Milena Ivanchenko: The atmosphere in the national team of Ukraine is wonderful, we are one big family
midfielder Kryvyi Rih Women Kryvbas Milena Ivanchenko-about matches for the national team of Ukraine WU-17 and the results of the season for red and white.
- In the second match for the euro 2025 against Malta, where Ukraine won a confident victory - 10: 0, you scored a goal in the first half.
? I immediately saw the area where the attacker was gave, but she did not pass. Immediately turned on and picked up the ball. Then she beat two rivals - and sent the ball to the far corner. Thus managed to score a goal.- in the national team all girls from different teams. What is the atmosphere in the national team?
- a conect between girls is very good. Of course, competition is and will always be, but it did not affect the relationship between us. On the contrary, everyone supports each other, help and rejoice in each other. So the atmosphere is wonderful, we are generally one big family.
- How did you work under the guidance of the head coach of the girl's national team Sergei Sapronov?
- everything is wonderful. This is a very experienced trainer. I also want to mention other coaches and staff of the national team. Thank you for their work, support and faith in us. It is thanks to the joint work that they were able to get the maximum result: three Wins in three matches.
- The WU-17 girl's national team has passed to the second round of selection to Euro 2025. With which of the rivals would you like to play further?
- Probably in the second stage it would be interesting to play against the national teams of Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.
- Do you have a goal in the future to play for the national women's national team of Ukraine?
- Of course, this is my dream and purpose - to represent the national women's national team of Ukraine in the future. But it should be understood that without hard work and discipline will not work. So you need to work on yourself daily to fulfill your dream.
- How long have you been playing football and why chose this sport?
- I have been engaged in football since the age of 8. My dad played football and older brother - a professional football player. Somehow, his brother suggested playing with him. It was after that that I was interested in football and I really liked this sport. My first coach is Saliy Sergey. I am very grateful to him, he made a very big contribution to my development. We still keep in touch with him and communicate almost daily.
- What would you do if it were not for football?
- I really like hockey and table tennis. Therefore, if it were not for football, she was engaged in some of these sports.
- Kryvbas finished on the seventh step in the Higher League standings. How do you appreciate the team performance in the first stage?
- I think we have been decent when looking at what we are the youngest team in the highest league. We have a very stagnant team. Of course, there were matches in which we lacked experience, belief in ourselves and in our own strength, but they learn from mistakes. I want to thank the whole team for the first half of the season, I am proud of each of the players.
- Which match performed by our team can you call the best?
- Personally, for me the best was the match against Obolon. Because it was the first victory in the season, plus played in their native walls. We played well and scored classy goals.
- red and white have already gone on vacations. What are your vacation plans?
- vacation plans, of course, relax and already prepare for the winter fees so you don't lose the game form.
Press service of WFC "Kryvbas" Kryvyi Rih