Antony Masсaro: In the second half, players could not cope with pressure

Сomments after the match of the 4th round of the National league U-19 2025\2026 Kryvbas U-19 - Obolon U-19 - 2:3. 

Antoni Maskaro, coach Kryvbas U-19:

-The first half was more successful for our team. What happened in the second? Already four rounds in a row - no goal after a break. Honestly, it's hard for me to say why so. We always play worse in the second half of the game. Today it became especially noticeable: we just started - and within 10 seconds we missed the second goal. It has become a serious psychological blow to our team. The players could not cope with pressure, and this led to another mistake - the score became 2: 3. It is still difficult for our guys to overcome heavy game moments, so we lose Points.

- We saw players from the main team congratulated U-19 after a goal scored. How important is this connection between teams?

- Is very important. The close connection between U-19 and the main team gives young players understanding what they should strive for. They see an example, charged with energy, motivation. Communication with players of the first team has a positive effect on their development and psychological state.

Tymur Nianchur, defender Kryvbas U-19:

- Was a difficult game. We led 2:0, but in the second half we relaxed and gave the opponent a chance. This cannot be allowed, especially given that we have lost three matches in a row. We will analyze the mistakes and move on. First of all, there was not enough concentration. As soon as they started to be mistaken, the game lost control. As a result - 3:1 not in our favor.

Maybe we thought somewhere that victory was already in the pocket. They came out to the second half with the feeling that the game was made. But it does not happen in football - you need to play the final whistle. We had a chance to win, but the mistakes were spoiled. This is not possible.

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