Game vs Dynamo will be different
Friday, April 9, 2021
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Shakhtar U21 head coach commented on the away tie vs Mariupol
- How would you comment on the match vs Mariupol?
- All kinds of things happen in football. When we look at an opponents and feel that they are not strong enough, we enter the game not in the best mood. We missed the unnecessary goal by our former football player who is definitely talented. After that, we created enough chances to win. Sometimes we managed the ball not in the best way, but the opponents were also aggressive. In the end, we could have scored from the spot, but failed to do so. We need to draw conclusions and improve.
- Chances near Mariupol’s goal began to occur only late in the first half. What’s the reason?
- We can't concede such goals, but sometimes it happens too. It can be difficult to read the situation during the match, make the right decision and beat the opponents. When we come out not focused and insecure enough, then it shows up on the football field. This match is just one match, we did everything to end it with a win. I want to repeat that we need to learn lessons and try to prove ourselves in the next games.
- Can the negative result additionally motivate the guys ahead of the crucial meeting with Dynamo?
- Yes. But each encounter has its own story. Today we created chances and could win. The game against Dynamo will be different, different emotions, and we must be ready. Football is about making the right decision at the right time. If you are competent in this aspect, then the opponents are not so important. Sometimes it’s difficult to convey this to the players. In general, the stronger the opponents, the better for our training and perception. We are facing the match with our direct competitors, I hope we can find the best way to win. The main thing is to play our game, and we will look at the outcome in the end.