Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl refrained from criticizing Cameron Dawson despite a mistake by the goalkeeper that contributed to Cardiff City securing a 2-1 victory at Hillsborough. Dawson’s error, where he spilled a shot from Ollie Tanner into the path of Kion Etete, allowed Akin Famewo to score. Rohl acknowledged the difficulty for the goalkeeper but emphasized that defensive support from teammates could have made a difference, stating that the conceded goals were disappointing, especially when the team had controlled the game for most of the 90 minutes.
In the aftermath of the loss, Rohl declined to dwell on officiating decisions, redirecting focus to his team’s overall performance. Despite a mix of shock and frustration at the final whistle, with Wednesday’s players contesting two ignored penalty appeals, Rohl opted not to dissect the decisions. Instead, he highlighted the need to address the team’s lapses and expressed disappointment over taking nothing from a game they had largely dominated.
Rohl mentioned the feeling of losing control at certain moments and explained his tactical adjustments to introduce fresh legs to regain momentum. Despite their efforts, the team couldn’t find a significant chance to equalize after conceding the second goal. Looking ahead, Rohl acknowledged the upcoming challenges but stressed the importance of extracting positives from the game and moving forward.
Expressing frustration over the unnecessary defeat, Rohl believed his team had effectively controlled the game, particularly considering challenging weather conditions in the first half. He praised the team’s ability to handle long balls and second balls in difficult conditions but lamented the ultimate focus on results, emphasizing the need to defend well and capitalize on scoring opportunities.