Antoni Masсaro: After the first missed goal team lost a battle mood

Сomments after the match of the 3rd round of youthful ChU UPL 2025\2026 Zorya U-19 - Kryvbas U-19 - 3: 2. 

Antoni Masсaro, Senior FC coach Kryvbas U-19:

- We are upset because the beginning of the match was wonderful. They controlled the game, created many dangerous moments at the opponent's gate, and as a result - a score 0:2 in the first half in our favor. However, even in the first half of the game we played unreliable in defense and realized that it could lead to missed heads.

In the second half, players occupied the right positions, but the opponent accelerated the pace of the game and began to actively attack. After the first missed ball, our team lost a little combat mood. In the first half, it was necessary to score more. We had a lot of opportunities for the third goal - perhaps it would change the match result.

In the second half of the game, the boys looked a little confused, acted uncertainly. As I said before, it was not the game we wanted to show. Unfortunately, we did not realize our ideas - psychologically were not ready. Very sorry because of the final score on the scoreboard.

Вebut of Kononykhin? Ivan is a wonderful football player. I am glad that he signed a contract with FC Kryvbas and protects the red and white colors of our team. He is a universal player: he can play on the positions of the right defender, attacker, midfielder. Ivan is smart, is able to quickly make decisions in difficult game situations. He needs time to fully open up and show his potential. We are glad that he is in our team and believe it will help Kryvbas u.

Mirakl Williams, FC midfielder Kryvbas U-19:

- We showed a wonderful, even a little aggressive game in the first half of the match - twice noted in the rival's goal. However, in the second half, they started slowly: they lost their moments, missed the balls. I believe that the opponent in the second half showed the best game, which is why we have such a result.

Each of us works hard to get a chance. Today I used my opportunity - happy that I scored the debut goal. However, at the same time upset because of the defeat of the team. We had every chance of winning. As I said, in the second half we were slow. The opponent's team acted better than us. We will definitely parse this game, make conclusions and return to the field stronger.

Volodymyr Mulyk, FC striker Kryvbas U-19:

- Is a hard game. They quickly scored two goals, everything was possible. But the opponent in the second half fused the match, scored three times and won. In the second half, we came out somewhat relaxed, although the coach asked not to lose concentration. Unfortunately, they made a lot of mistakes, so they paid. Yes, of course, I am glad that I scored the first goal in the season, thank Matiash for the transfer. Hopefully I will kill even more and help the team win.

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