Dynamo U-19 coach Ihor Kostiuk commented on his team's strong-willed victory in Poltava. It will be recalled that Dynamo trailed Vorskla 0-3 after the first half, but won 4-3.
Ihor Kostiuk (photo: fcdynamo.com)- Do you still have any emotions after such a match?
- Of course there are. Although this has never happened to us before. It's good that during the break we regrouped, changed the scheme a little and scored our goals. We won the match on emotions, on the charge we gave the guys during the break.
- What happened to the team in the first half? Was it Vorskla who played so well?
- "Vorskla is a good team, we warned about their game plan. During the break, we talked to the players, they complained that their legs were very tired. There are a lot of rubber shavings on this artificial pitch. While we were running around, we already conceded three goals. But this will be a lesson for us. It's good that we came out in the second half with such emotions and proved that Dynamo is Dynamo and that we are fighting for first place.
- Coaches of children's and youth teams say that sometimes it is not so important how a team plays, but how it reacts to difficulties. Today, did you see the reaction you should strive for?
- Of course. Once again, I emphasise that during the break we rebuilt, changed the scheme, and this led to the victory. It is important how the players follow the instructions we give them. The second half is a clear example of how the team regrouped and did what we had agreed.
- Zorenko scored for the second match in a row. How will you choose the main forward between him and Horbach, who served a suspension?
- The one who prepares better, who shows himself better during training, will play. In addition, we have a very tight schedule now, so we need players who can enhance the game by coming on as substitutes.
- Is non-participation in this match a kind of sanction for the player for his suspension?
- He punished himself by missing matches. After all, it is important for players to have regular game practice.
