We lacked finishing
Monday, September 23, 2024
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Comment from Shakhtar captain and defender Mykola Oharkov after a draw with Obolon
– Shakhtar U19 tied with Obolon Kyiv U19 in a tough match. Can you tell us how the match went for the team and what challenges you faced?
– Matches against Obolon U19 have always been difficult; they are tough opponents. I think we dominated, outplayed them on the pitch and should have won easily. Unfortunately, we lacked finishing, even though we played on top the entire time.
– Was there an emotional dip in the team after the missed penalty at the end of the match?
– Of course, it's unpleasant when you don't manage to convert a penalty, but it's part of the experience. We have to support each other and move on.
– Can the difficulties faced in the match against Obolon U19 be attributed to the long journey and lack of preparation time?
– Sure! The team have a tight schedule, the road takes a lot of time. It was difficult to play because we had just returned from a trip, and we may not have fully recovered, which made things challenging.
– Share your expectations for the next game against Veres U19 and upcoming games in the UEFA Youth League.
– The goals of the teams are only to win and move forward. In the next meeting of the Ukrainian Youth League with Veres U19, we should get three points and go to the UEFA Youth League match against Atalanta U19 in a good mood.
– Matches against Obolon U19 have always been difficult; they are tough opponents. I think we dominated, outplayed them on the pitch and should have won easily. Unfortunately, we lacked finishing, even though we played on top the entire time.
– Was there an emotional dip in the team after the missed penalty at the end of the match?
– Of course, it's unpleasant when you don't manage to convert a penalty, but it's part of the experience. We have to support each other and move on.
– Can the difficulties faced in the match against Obolon U19 be attributed to the long journey and lack of preparation time?
– Sure! The team have a tight schedule, the road takes a lot of time. It was difficult to play because we had just returned from a trip, and we may not have fully recovered, which made things challenging.
– Share your expectations for the next game against Veres U19 and upcoming games in the UEFA Youth League.
– The goals of the teams are only to win and move forward. In the next meeting of the Ukrainian Youth League with Veres U19, we should get three points and go to the UEFA Youth League match against Atalanta U19 in a good mood.