Mykola Matvienko: “The Morocco team was initially surprised, but we understood how to play against it”
Defender of the national team of Ukraine Mykola Matvienko summed up the friendly match against the team of Morocco, which ended in a draw with a score of 0: 0.
- Mykola, weren't you surprised that the Moroccan team started aggressively attacking Andriy Pyatov's goal from the first minutes?
- Yes, we were a little surprised that the opponent started playing five defenders. It even confused us a little. There were unnecessary movements on our part. In the second half, the situation on the field became clearer. During the break, the coach told me how to deal with it. In addition, the Moroccan national team has already started playing four defenders ...
- What was the chance of our team? In counterattacks?
- I think that the national team of Ukraine should have more moments than we created in this game. The match turned out to be difficult, exhausting. The national team of Morocco began to play faster, and it was difficult for us.
- Do you feel tired after this game?
- So. But there are two days of recovery ahead, and then a duel with Albania. I think we will have enough time to prepare well for the next opponent.
Alexander GLIVINSKY,
the press attaché of the national team of Ukraine
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