We did not take the chances
Sunday, April 2, 2023
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Head coach of Shakhtar youth team Oskar Ratulutra commented on the draw with Chornomorets in the 19th round of the championship
– Is there an impression that the team lost two points, considering the course of the match?
– Yes, we are disappointed that we did not win, but I am satisfied with the way the team played. We lacked the final shot, although we created enough moments. We had good opportunities to secure a lead with two goals or more and settle down the game. In general, the boys played a good game, had plenty of good stretches, which we worked on during training sessions. The only problem is that we lost points, and we are upset about that, of course.
– Did bad implementation prevent you from winning?
– Yes, sometimes it happens in football. We did not take the chances, but we are on the right track. Now the guys should accept the situation and focus on those positive moments that were in the game with Chornomorets. We must continue to do our job and accept current circumstances.
– Did the personnel situation affect the result? Because after the matches of U19, only two of six players who were in the U19 camp made it to the squad list today.
– I do not think that this is a problem, because we have enough qualified performers who should take the initiative and responsibility by exposing such battles. In Shakhtar U19, someone can be promoted or go to the national team at any moment, so quality reserves should always be ready.
– Did it seem that your technical team had a harder time than the opponents on the difficult field?
– Indeed, the field was difficult, but I am grateful for quality of football today. Again: we should focus on the good moments, and on the other hand, we are Shakhtar, and we have to win every game.
– Vasyl Bundash scored his debut goal for Shakhtar U19. How would you rate his performance?
– Vasyl played as a winger, but changed his position, appearing both in the centre of the field and at the helm. He can take credit for this match. I am glad that he improves in terms of confidence and game awareness.
– Yes, we are disappointed that we did not win, but I am satisfied with the way the team played. We lacked the final shot, although we created enough moments. We had good opportunities to secure a lead with two goals or more and settle down the game. In general, the boys played a good game, had plenty of good stretches, which we worked on during training sessions. The only problem is that we lost points, and we are upset about that, of course.
– Did bad implementation prevent you from winning?
– Yes, sometimes it happens in football. We did not take the chances, but we are on the right track. Now the guys should accept the situation and focus on those positive moments that were in the game with Chornomorets. We must continue to do our job and accept current circumstances.
– Did the personnel situation affect the result? Because after the matches of U19, only two of six players who were in the U19 camp made it to the squad list today.
– I do not think that this is a problem, because we have enough qualified performers who should take the initiative and responsibility by exposing such battles. In Shakhtar U19, someone can be promoted or go to the national team at any moment, so quality reserves should always be ready.
– Did it seem that your technical team had a harder time than the opponents on the difficult field?
– Indeed, the field was difficult, but I am grateful for quality of football today. Again: we should focus on the good moments, and on the other hand, we are Shakhtar, and we have to win every game.
– Vasyl Bundash scored his debut goal for Shakhtar U19. How would you rate his performance?
– Vasyl played as a winger, but changed his position, appearing both in the centre of the field and at the helm. He can take credit for this match. I am glad that he improves in terms of confidence and game awareness.