Sviatoslav Matiash: Two goals against "LNZ" devote to my girlfriend

Comments after the match of the 7th round of the UPL 2025\2026 "LNZ" U-19 - "Kryvbas" U-19 - 2:2.

Antoni Mascaro, head coach of FC "Kryvbas" U-19:

- We are dissatisfied, because we started the game very well - the score was 0:2 in our favor, and we completely controlled the match. Our game plan was to defend with the middle block and use counterattacks. This worked perfectly in the first half, we went to the break with a 0:2 advantage.

In the locker room, we kept repeating: the main thing is not to miss at the beginning of the second half, especially after set pieces or corners. But we had a chance to counterattack, made a pass back, and as a result - the opponent earned a corner kick, which ended in a goal. Unfortunately, this is repeated all season - we lose victories after the opponents' comebacks. And even when the opponent was in the minority for four minutes, they still looked better than us. The score 2:2 is fair.

We started very well - the players understood the plan perfectly and played excellently. But after the first goal conceded, nervousness, uncertainty, negative thoughts appeared. We were not ready for such a scenario. We need to learn to cope with such situations. We will work on it.

Sviatoslav Matiash, forward of FC Kryvbas U-19:

- Overall, we played well, especially in the first half. As for the second half, we agreed that we would act more carefully after set pieces, but we still conceded. The result was 2:2, unfortunately. But that's why we love football. After all, football is about emotions.

During the break, the coach asked us to continue playing actively up front. What was not enough to win? They conceded a quick goal after the break, and then the advantage was with the opponent, who managed to score a second goal. My two goals? To my girlfriend. It's our anniversary, so this is for her.

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