Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Anton Tsarenko shared his impressions of the 1-0 victory over Dnipro-1 in Uzhhorod.
Anton Tsarenko (photo: fcdynamo.com)- Anton, what task did the coach set for you when he gave you a substitute?
- Mister always asks the substitutes to switch on from the first minute on the field and be as charged as possible. There must be a strong desire to fight, win and do everything to win.
- The game was nervous: there were a lot of violations, disputes, and controversial decisions by the referees. Did you feel that it was a match for six points between two championship contenders?
- Yes, the game was very important and responsible for both us and our opponents. Despite everything, we gave our all today for this victory.
- Unusually for a league match, Dynamo spent a lot of time without the ball today. Were you ready for such a game?
- You always need to be able to play both as the first and second choice, depending on the circumstances on the field. The main thing is that our tactics worked for the game, and we won.
- You threatened the other team's goal twice. Were the chances created by your activity on the pitch?
- Perhaps I deserved these chances somewhere through my work. But the whole team worked for these goal opportunities. It's good that they arose, but it's a pity that we didn't manage to realize them and score the second goal.
- You came on the field instead of Benito on the right wing, although your more usual position is in the center of the field. Were you ready to play in this position, even in such a match?
- Whichever position the coach puts me in, I will show my best, my best game and try to help the team get a positive result.
- Having held a full training session with the first team, have you already fully joined the team, become an integral part of it, and developed interaction with your teammates?
- Of course, there are still some rough edges. But in general, I can say that I have already come a long way with these guys. Certainly, a long way for me. I feel very comfortable in the team, all the partners support me, and I am very grateful to them. I hope that we will move forward together.
- After the defeat by Ingulets, were there any talks within the team about the need to rehabilitate in the match against Dnipro-1? Was the mood special?
- Of course, this game was fundamental for us. We gave our all for today's victory. I believe that our team deserved these three points.
