Stanislav Upilkov: I am very happy for Anton Tsygankov and for the whole team as a whole

Comments after the match of the 13th round of the UPL Youth League "Polyssia" U-19 - "Kryvbas" U-19 - 2:2.

Stanislav Upilkov, senior coach of FC Kryvbas U-19:

- A lot of emotions were given in today's match. After the losing match with "Dnipro-1" U-19, we wanted to rehabilitate and came here only to win. They set the boys up for only three points. We didn't manage to score in the first half. I will not comment on the decisions of the referees in some situations, but it was very sad to watch.

Occasionally we managed to press them, we did not allow the opponent to play the ball near their own goal, they mostly took the ball away. The first half was mostly good for us, but of course that goal we conceded broke the team a little. But I want to support our young player, he is still at the training stage and this mistake that happened to him, I believe that he will not repeat it again. And it will not affect the game of the whole team, but the guys supported him.

Then the football players got together and played what was required of them. The beginning of the second half was not very successful for us, because we wanted to go forward, press and score a quick ball, but, instead, we missed. I would like to note the following: Anton Tsygankov, who missed about eight months due to injury, came out today and showed leadership qualities on the field - he scored a goal and took part in the second. I am very happy for him, I want to congratulate him. In general, I want to congratulate all my boys for showing such character.

Nazar Popov, striker of FC "Kryvbas" U-19:

- Anton Tsygankov made a great return to the field, because he is after an injury. Scored the first goal. The game was tough, especially in the first half. Ilya Vdovichenko made a regrettable mistake, he got nervous, probably he should have given a pass there, but it turned out that way. The first half was difficult, but in the second they added a little - and scored two goals. After the first one, the mood had already improved and they wanted to keep scoring. They scored the second - they wanted to win, rushed forward, but couldn't score more.

Arseniy Kilevy, forward of FC Kryvbas U-19:

- The match turned out to be very difficult for us - we lost 0:2, but we were able to show our character. A substitute played with Tsygankov, he scored a decisive goal and, in general, his actions helped us turn the tide of the match. Very happy to score a goal, it's been a long time since I've done that, and it turned out to be a pretty good ball, so thanks to the team that helped me score it. I think the first half was ours, just one mistake by Ilya Vdovychenka, but we all supported him. I think we were stronger today.

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