Maksym Bilyi: "Kryvbas" is a very qualified team, plays open football

FC Oleksandria coach Maksym Bilyi commented on the home match of the 30th round of the UPL against Kryvyi Rih Kryvyi Rih Kryvyi Rih Kryvyi Rih - 1:1.

- Maksym, I liked the mood of Oleksandria today, despite the fact that this is already the 30th round of the championship. It was clear that the team wanted to win and created a lot of chances. Were your players closer to victory, do you think?

- It's good that, again, there were emotions, yes. There was probably a contrast with the previous games, when we conceded. This victory in Lviv still gave us encouragement. The team did not lower their heads, despite the fact that we had to play back. It was felt that we put pressure on the opponent. Kryvyi Rih is a very qualified team, plays open football. There are always very interesting matches against them. Therefore, I think that today the fans enjoyed the game and the mood of both teams first of all.

- In fact, the substitutes scored your goal. Did you feel that you needed to add a little more intensity in the second half?

- You see, the weather is like this now - hot. I understand the players, it's hard to endure intense football in such weather, but, again, the substitutes played their role. They could have scored more, there were moments. The same Miguel came out - as if a defender, but he created the moment himself, almost gave an assist. Therefore, the substitutes definitely strengthened the game. But what pleases us more is that there were emotions today. We will 100% need this in the future.

- What is the mood in the coaching staff now? Is there a feeling that this match was still the final one this season?

- We'll see.

- We looked at the starting lineup: Myshnyov ended up on the bench, some other players too. They came out in the second half after all, but it's noticeable that you're reacting to the player's tone, yes, and giving them a little bit of a reset because Oleksandria is still playing this season, right?

- We have 20 or so players, yes. We have to give everyone a chance. The guys are training well, trying hard, so from a tournament point of view, the result doesn't put pressure on us. That's why there was a rotation somewhere - they wanted to look at younger players who haven't played much. I think that's normal practice. That's why the guys came out, stepped up their game. That's how it should be for a team that sets goals.

- Those foreign players who weren't in the match... We understand, Kryvbas has already finished the season, the foreign players are going home. Are your foreign players staying at Oleksandria, aren't you leaving yet?

- I'll say it again: let's wait a little while and there will be information.

Press service of FC "Kryvbas" Kryvyi Rih according to the materialsUPL TV