Despite having opportunities in the first half, the team failed to capitalize and conceded easy goals in the second half, leading to their defeat.
Bowen emphasized the importance of defending well and keeping the ball out of their own net, stating that if they had done so, they would have likely won the game.
The team's slow and lethargic start to the second half allowed Sunderland to gain momentum and score their goals, which ultimately led to the loss.
Bowen acknowledged that the team had expected a quicker and more intense reaction from Sunderland in the second half, but it never materialized, and they were unable to maintain their first-half performance.
