Patrick van Leeuwen: It is good that just before the break in UPL won and earned such important three points

Head coach of Kryvyi Rih Kryvbas Patrick van Leeuwen commented on a home victory over FC Kudrivka - 3:1 in 8 tour UPL at a press conference.

- I'm happy we have won. Our team had a lot of chances. Could and had to score in the first half. But it is good that they continued to insist on their own, press and scored in the second half. Used their moments. And also a comfortable account gave us the opportunity to replace new players that they gained experience. This is a good result. Well that just before the break in UPL won and earned such important three Points.

- Today we saw Kemkin's cool game again. But not a very confident game of defenders at the same time. How do you comment on?

- He is a very strong goalkeeper: it can play well, starts attacks, it has a good reaction, and so it helps the defenders when something goes wrong.

- After the first half, the team kept the account 1: 0. What adjustments made in the break?

- We watched the video of important moments, moments of transition from defense to attack, and talked that we need to realize their best goal opportunities. Also watched the video of moments where they were obliged to score goals.

- Patrick, a convincing victory and a bright start to the game - thanks, in particular, to our Ultras. Tell me, did today's crazy support from the stands really charge the team with energy?

- Yes, of course. The very return of the fans to the stands is very nice. And when the ultras actively supported us with all this performance, slogans - it really adds motivation to the players. It is impossible not to feel such energy on the field.

- A few words about Dibango. He returned after a very long break due to injury.

- His appearance was planned. Vanya has been training with the team for two weeks, so he was ready for the match. We included him in the squad and found a moment when we could give him minutes on the field so that he could feel the game again. This is an important step in his return.

- Tverdokhlib scored at the beginning of the match, and Mendoza scored a brace in the second half. Tell us about these goals.

- All three goals were the result of good team attacks. I think we should have scored more in the first half. Mendoza could have been more active, created more chances and executed them better. But I am pleased that the team did not stop, worked until the end - and in the second half we were able to realize our chances. This also made it possible to release young players and give them playing practice.

Overall, I am pleased with the team's performance, although it is a pity because of the goal conceded - we must remain focused throughout the match, every minute.

- Kemkin saved the team several times today. What can you say about his game?

- Oleksandr is a very interesting goalkeeper. In terms of qualities, and in terms of what he wants and can show. In several matches he really helped us save points. Today he played reliably again. So far he has demonstrated stability as a player and as a person - and this is very important for a goalkeeper.

- Will the players have some time to rest?

- Yes, the team will have time to recover. After that, we return to the training process. We plan the game to stay in rhythm and get into optimal physical shape for the rest of the season.

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