Northern Ireland women's head coach Kenny Shields: "Matches with Ukraine will be difficult"

07.03.2021 15:01

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After the draw play-off qualification of the European Championship 2022, according to the results of which the wards of Natalia Zinchenko will play against the team of Northern Ireland, the head coach of the rivals of the blue-yellows commented on the official website of his national association.

"There is no doubt that these matches will be difficult, but it would be so regardless of who we get in the rivals - said Kenny Shields. - I am glad that we finally learned the name of our opponent. We will prepare to demonstrate our full potential. The only thing that confuses me is the lack of playing practice in many of my wards. Yes, a year ago we were defeated by Ukraine with a score of 0: 4, but it was just a friendly match. "

It will be recalled that the play-off matches of the Euro 2022 qualifiers are scheduled for April 7-13. The blue and yellows will play their first game against the Northern Ireland national team at home.