Antoni Mascaro: Satisfied with the team's defensive performance

Comments after the match of the 13th round of the UPL 2025\2026 "Kryvbas" U-19 - "Veres" U-19 - 0:0.

Antoni Mascaro, head coach of FC "Kryvbas" U-19:

- I think that today we acted well in defense. Yes, the opponent had two or three quick transitions, in which they could score or create sharp moments. But in general, we practically did not allow anything. At the same time, I am a little upset because we did not demonstrate our football. We succumbed to their style: long passes, fighting for overhead balls, and these are not our principles. We did not have enough interactions and character to lower the ball down, control it and build positional attacks.

As for Danladi, I am happy for his first "dry" match. He didn’t have many really dangerous moments from the opponent, but he helped significantly in the phase of leaving the defense and the general game in defense. I am satisfied with his work. At the pre-match meeting, we reviewed how the team returned to the game after the match with Karpaty. I think it added motivation to the guys. But in general, football players have to motivate themselves, this is the basis of professionalism.

As for the implementation of the plan, the guys didn’t fully implement it. We wanted to play like in the first 15–20 minutes, then we acted confidently, with character, built long attacks, controlled the ball. But later we deviated from our plan. However, in many moments the guys showed themselves in the fight, and we will continue to work on improving the game with the ball.

Tymur Nianchur, defender of FC Kryvbas U-19:

- A difficult match, a lot of fight. We showed good football, fought for every ball. There were moments, both for them and for us. I think the coaching staff is satisfied with our game. We tried to fulfill the set-up: not to lose the fight for every ball. In general, the score is by game, but we must strive for victory in every match.

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