Postecoglou attributed the loss to the team's fatigue, citing that several players were not in the physical condition to complete the match. He noted that the substitutions made during the game were necessary due to the players' exhaustion, which affected their performance.

Forest's Igor Jesus scored both of the team's goals, but Postecoglou felt that the team could have been more effective in their chances and set pieces. He acknowledged that the opposition was able to gain control of the game due to the team's mistakes.

Although there were some positive performances, Postecoglou emphasized that the team's inability to progress in the cup competition was the primary concern. He expressed disappointment that the team missed an opportunity to advance in the tournament.

Postecoglou acknowledged that some players had promising performances and needed game time, but ultimately, the team's loss overshadowed those positive aspects.