Artur Mykytyshyn: The team did well, considering that we have an updated roster

Midfielder of Kryvyi Rih Kryvbas Artur Mykytyshyn answered the questions of the online publication Football 24. The most relevant moments of the conversation are for your attention

- In the last match, Kolos started the match very actively and from the first minutes loaded the flanks. How difficult was it to immediately enter such a pace and not make mistakes?

- There was a serious struggle from the first minutes. Kolos is a very ambitious team: everyone actively goes forward, runs a lot and really wants to score. But we were ready for this. We were the first to open the account, generally controlled the game, although later we conceded. After that we tried to score again to win. In the end, we seemed to cope with the game, but at the same time we conceded and only got a draw.

- How important was it to score first in a match with such an active opponent?

- It is always nice to score first. This gives confidence, gives a positive impulse and affects the further course of the game - you start to act calmer and more confident.

- In the end, both teams had their own approaches, but the decisive goal did not happen. Was there a feeling that you could put pressure on the opponent?

- I think so. We played in the majority for about eight minutes after the removal of the Kolos player. Everyone understood: if you add a little more and put pressure on the opponent, you can score the decisive goal and snatch victory.

- The draw leaves Kryvbas at the top of the table, but competitors are pressing - in particular, Polissya. How much does the team feel the tournament pressure?

- In my opinion, we did quite well, considering that we have an almost completely new squad and a new coaching staff. After the first round, we established ourselves at the top of the table. We need to keep working and strive for more.

- A break and a vacation are ahead. What is the team's mood going into this period and what do you think Kryvbas needs to add in the second half of the season?

- Everyone is going into the break in a good mood. The first round, in my opinion, turned out to be very good. And then everything is simple: you need to go out in every match and win - then everything will be fine.

Media of FC "Kryvbas" Kryvyi Rih according to the materials Football 24