Defender of Kyiv "Dynamo" Denys Popov commented on the away victory over Zakarpattia "Minay" (1:0).
Denis Popov— Congratulations on the victory! In the first half, the game was even, "Minai" even prevailed in sharpness. Were you prepared for such resistance from the opponent?
— Mr. told us to prepare for a difficult game, warned that it would not be easy, there would be a sticky field. So we were ready. Yes, "Minai" showed a very good resistance and created many chances by taking advantage of our mistakes. Thank God they won. Now we have a difficult period when we are in search of our game. Therefore, we tune in to every match as much as possible.
— Did the sticky lawn add to the difficulties, because it has been raining in Transcarpathia for several days?
— Yes, the field was slippery, although we went out on iron spikes. The football players of our team were falling, I also had several such moments. The quality of the turf was not very good.
— How does it feel physically to play a full match after being injured?
— I feel good. However, I went into the game with only three practices. Therefore, there were mistakes, without them in the process of adaptation there is no way. But the most important thing is that the team got three points, and the individual game remains on the second plan.
— In the second half, "Dynamo" was better at positional attacks, what adjustments did the coaching staff make during the break?
— The coaches asked to increase speed and play more aggressively with the ball. It is also necessary to note the players of "Minaya", who did not stop, ran forward in the last minutes. The final part of the match was tense.
— Did the three points lift the spirits ahead of the team's trip to Rennes?
- Three points is good, but we are not in such a situation right now that we can be happy about it. Therefore, you need to analyze your mistakes and improve your game in order to perform well in the Europa League and continue winning in the championship.
