Benjamin Sesko's Return: Scoring But Not Winning

Benjamin Sesko marked his return from injury with the moment every striker craves – a goal that looked set to decide the contest – only to see it all ripped away in stoppage time.

The late collapse left the 23-year-old visibly deflated, his joy at scoring drowned out by the sting of a last-gasp equaliser.

“We're very disappointed of course because we were very close [to winning] and yet so far,” Sesko told MUTV, his words carrying more regret than relief. “To concede a goal like that in the last minute, it's painful for everyone because everyone was giving everything to try and win the game. Every single person here wants that. In the moments like this where a last shot decides it, it's very painful.”

For Sesko personally, the goal matters. His pre-season had been disrupted, his rhythm broken by fitness problems. Strikers live on timing and confidence; both had been in short supply.

This finish, though, was a reminder of what he brings: penalty-box instinct, composure, and a sense of responsibility.

“For me, it's the best feeling when I'm scoring, especially for the club like that,” he said. “When I can provide the goals and the points for the team – it's my job at the end of the day.”

He knows the role. He also knows the standard. One goal is never enough when the points slip away at the death.

“It's nice to be back with the team to experience all the games again,” he continued. “Of course I wish today that we had won, but we can't change that.”

So he turns to the only thing left: the response.

“It's really important to take everything as positive even when it's not the best option from today,” Sesko insisted. “To see the game in a good light, to try and improve and focus for the next game.”

The frustration of a lost win will linger. For Sesko, the challenge now is simple: turn a comeback goal into the start of a relentless run.