Stepan Yurchyshyn: "It seems that "Dynamo" generally plays with ten..."

Ex-forward of "Dynamo" and "Karpat" Stepan Yurchyshyn commented "Team 1 yesterday's match between Kyiv and Benfica in the Champions League playoffs.

— This is exactly the case when order did not defeat class. To be honest, Dynamo could give a fight to the Portuguese giant only thanks to the desire to play because of their lack of power and reliability near their possessions. Unfortunately, this did not happen yesterday. Let's remember how, after high pressing, the guests created the majority on the right flank, bringing defender Gilberto to a striking position, who forced Giorgiy Bushchan to capitulate. Our goalkeeper did not help, because the ball dived from his hand to the net.

And then there was a childish mistake by Viktor Tsygankov, whose pass back was intercepted by the guests and Ramusha had no difficulty outwitting the Kyiv goalkeeper. Part of the confrontation was practically resolved.

— It must be stated that the Dynamo players were not only flawless in defense, but also toothless in attack...

— I agree, but maybe it will be different when Artem Besedin, nominated for the point of attack, is not the first time to drop out of the ensemble. One gets the impression that the Kyivans generally play with ten... However, you cannot deny the Dynamo team's diligence, but their maximum was not enough to cause any trouble to "Benfica". In addition, the absence of the disqualified Serhii Sydorchuk in the support zone was felt.

— What is the Portuguese giant remembered for?

— Work with the ball, ability to act in selection. It was felt that, if necessary, the guests could add momentum and bring things to a rout.

— What can you say about the forward of the national team of Ukraine Roman Yaremchuk, who came on as a substitute in the Benfica in the middle of the second half?

- He did not impress with anything. Maybe because at that time the guests were already playing on the account. Of course, it is unfortunate that the forward of the national team of Ukraine is in secondary roles in the strongest team in Portugal. Convinced that in his former club, Dynamo, Roman would be a leader. But, as they say, we have what we have.

— What do you expect from the repeated confrontation of these rivals?

— You know, in my opinion, Dynamo deserve a high rating for their current performance in the European Cups. Agree, winning twice in overtime on the opponent's field is worth a lot. However, facts are a stubborn thing - the current "Benfica" is stronger than "Dynamo".

Vasyl MYKHAILOV