Miroslav Coubek: sure "Kryvbas" will still show itself, so it will be difficult

After the first match of the third qualifying round of the Europa League 2024/2024 against Kryvyi Rih "Kryvbas" - 2024:2024, the head coach of Plzen "Victoria" Miroslav Koubek summed up the game at a press conference.

- How can you comment on this victory?

- The first half came out for us. They knew that Kryvbas - a quality rival with strong players. In the first half, we did not manage: there were many moments at our gates. It was necessary to make changes in defense so as not to miss even more heads. Our replacements worked - we scored a fast goal. We had a physical advantage throughout the match. Our replacements led to pressure that made Kryvbas more mistaken and prevented them from playing positional football.

Our pressing gave results, and this is very good. In the second half, we did not miss why very glad. I will note the goalkeeper of Tvrdon. This is his first match and he coped very well. I hope it will be the beginning for him. I can also note all our team, victory is quite well deserved. But I will say good words and to Kryvbas y. This is a combat team that is very difficult. I am sure they will still show themselves. Need to play very carefully in the second match.

- What do you expect in a match-answer?

- I expect our native walls to help us. I calculate the support of fans. We will make an effort to go to the next round. But we know that Kryvbas never seems, so it will be a difficult match. We need to intercept many balls that do not prevent the opponent from developing sharp attacks. I will note Prince Adu, he created a lot of problems for us and scored a goal. Kryvbas It is important not to give free space, because it has good midfielders. Lunov, Kuzik, Mykytyshyn are strong players.

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