Valery Bondar: Ukraine will set maximum goals at U-20 World Cup

Defender of the youth national team of Ukraine U-19 Valery Bondar spoke about the performance of the blue and yellows at Euro 2018 in Finland and named the goals that the team will strive for at the 2019 World Cup in Poland.

- Valeria, what are your main memories after the European Championship in Finland?

- These will be positive memories. We got a good experience in games with teams that were our rivals for the Euro. We had the opportunity to prove ourselves at this level. It was difficult, but we tried to represent Ukraine with dignity. Once again, I would like to thank our coaching staff, administrators, all staff and, of course, teammates. All laid out one hundred percent.

- Which opponent in the championship do you remember the most?

- Probably the French national team. The French were world and European champions. It was a vivid game to remember.

- What the Ukrainians lacked in the semifinal match with the national team of Portugal?

- It is difficult to answer this question. Probably, a quick goal in our goal knocked the team off track.

- Did Portugal deservedly win the European Championship?

- For me it was the best final I've seen. It's hard not to remember. In terms of spectacle, it can be compared to adult finals.

- What did the coach say to the team after it won the ticket to the World Cup in Poland?

- Of course, he greeted everyone. We were happy together. At the Euro in the course of the tournament we already wanted more. But now we will set maximum goals for the World Cup.

- What can be expected from Ukraine in Poland?

- It is good for us that the World Cup will be held in this country. These are our neighbors, so we will have support from the fans. In addition, they will probably be able to come there to support us and our parents. However, in any country where our team comes to the match, there are no problems with adaptation.

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