I liked the attitude
Sunday, May 28, 2023
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Head coach of Shakhtar U19 Oskar Ratulutra commented on the difficult victory in the match against Dnipro-1 U19
– I really liked the team's attitude to this match. It had been clear that everyone was ready to fight on the field for a result, showing their best qualities. The players who previously played less also got their opportunity and playing time. I will say that these guys took their chance.
– Are you satisfied with the attacking play, because you managed to score three times and create enough opportunities?
– Yes, we did a really good job in attack today. But the credit for this goes to the whole team. However, we made some unfortunate mistakes in defence, in particular, I can remember the goal that we conceded after a corner – it should not have happened. But I am pleased with the reaction to the conceded goal, because we immediately took the lead and only then went to the dressing room. I think the second goal gave us the positive momentum, but after that we had to show our mettle and take the lead again.
– The team took the lead three times.
– This is important, because the character is shown in such matches. It is one thing to lead confidently, because then you are relaxed and calm, it is another thing to find the strength to score after the opponent's goal. It is good that today the guys responded exactly like that twice in a row.
– What is the value of the victory in the match that does not affect the final place in the table?
– The boys understand that we are Shakhtar. I told them before the match that we should have finished higher, the boys deserved better, but there were certain moments.
– Are you satisfied with the attacking play, because you managed to score three times and create enough opportunities?
– Yes, we did a really good job in attack today. But the credit for this goes to the whole team. However, we made some unfortunate mistakes in defence, in particular, I can remember the goal that we conceded after a corner – it should not have happened. But I am pleased with the reaction to the conceded goal, because we immediately took the lead and only then went to the dressing room. I think the second goal gave us the positive momentum, but after that we had to show our mettle and take the lead again.
– The team took the lead three times.
– This is important, because the character is shown in such matches. It is one thing to lead confidently, because then you are relaxed and calm, it is another thing to find the strength to score after the opponent's goal. It is good that today the guys responded exactly like that twice in a row.
– What is the value of the victory in the match that does not affect the final place in the table?
– The boys understand that we are Shakhtar. I told them before the match that we should have finished higher, the boys deserved better, but there were certain moments.