The result is natural
Sunday, May 5, 2024
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Head coach of Shakhtar women’s team Roman Zaiev about the game against Kolos, Vykaliuk’s condition and the busy schedule
– We prepared for the match and expected to demonstrate a good game, hoping for the maximum number of points. Considering how the game went, it can be said that it was even. Maybe Kolos had some positional advantage, but actually, the host team did not create any goal-scoring opportunities. We also had few chances, so the result is natural.
– Did it not seem like Kolos played with a double motivation, taking into account that they would have advanced to the European Cup zone in case of victory?
– Of course, Kolos wanted to win and gain maximum points. The opponents also understood which team they played against. But, in addition to motivation, you should make efforts for a positive result. We built the game while playing defensively and counted on quick counterattacks, but we lacked pre-goal pass in the final stage.
– The team reorganised after Yanieva’s substitution. What effect should the substitutions have had on the course of the match?
– Taking into account rather high temperature, Yanieva got tired and could not cover the players whom she was responsible for. So, in order for the half-back line not to drop low, it was necessary to make certain adjustments. We refreshed the midfield and strengthened the right attacking wing with a double substitution.
– Mariia Vykaliuk was injured after a collision and left the field. What do you know about her condition?
– Nothing special, just at the moment of collision, Maria was seized with cramp that did not stop, so we had to make a substitution.
– Shakhtar has a busy schedule at the end of the season. Is it bad or vice versa?
– In terms of the competitive period, such schedule is normal, but taking into account a short bench, it provides additional workload. We try to approach every game and training process in such a way as to avoid overworking the players, because of this, we almost never use high pressing and speed and strength work, so in certain matches we have to play defensively. The girls have a great responsibility during this period.
– Did it not seem like Kolos played with a double motivation, taking into account that they would have advanced to the European Cup zone in case of victory?
– Of course, Kolos wanted to win and gain maximum points. The opponents also understood which team they played against. But, in addition to motivation, you should make efforts for a positive result. We built the game while playing defensively and counted on quick counterattacks, but we lacked pre-goal pass in the final stage.
– The team reorganised after Yanieva’s substitution. What effect should the substitutions have had on the course of the match?
– Taking into account rather high temperature, Yanieva got tired and could not cover the players whom she was responsible for. So, in order for the half-back line not to drop low, it was necessary to make certain adjustments. We refreshed the midfield and strengthened the right attacking wing with a double substitution.
– Mariia Vykaliuk was injured after a collision and left the field. What do you know about her condition?
– Nothing special, just at the moment of collision, Maria was seized with cramp that did not stop, so we had to make a substitution.
– Shakhtar has a busy schedule at the end of the season. Is it bad or vice versa?
– In terms of the competitive period, such schedule is normal, but taking into account a short bench, it provides additional workload. We try to approach every game and training process in such a way as to avoid overworking the players, because of this, we almost never use high pressing and speed and strength work, so in certain matches we have to play defensively. The girls have a great responsibility during this period.