The head coach of the national team of Ukraine Serhii Rebrov commented on yesterday's Euro 2024 qualifying match against Northern Macedonia (3: 2) on Suspilne TV. It will be recalled that after the first half of this meeting, the Blue and Yellows were 0-2 down, but managed to snatch the victory.
Serhii Rebrov. Photo - uaf.ua- I think we didn't have enough time to prepare for this match. But the second half was a different game. I am grateful to the players that they understood our model of play in the second half. We worked more intensively.
- Was Zabarnyi's goal the moment that helped turn the tide in our favour?
- Yes, we played these standard positions. I am very glad that we scored in the first match from a set piece. This goal helped us win the game.
- About the substitutions - Dovbyk and Tymchyk. Why did they not work out?
- This is not a problem. The players did not enter the game. I'm sure they are not offended, but understand that we all have to do our job for Ukraine. This happens. It is normal.
- What did you say to the team during the break?
- A lot of things. It is important that the players themselves decided that we cannot play like we did in the first half.
- Is this your most nervous victory?
- No, there have been some at Dynamo and in the UAE. It is very important to react to what is happening on the pitch. I believe that today we reacted when it was necessary. Thanks to this, we got the result.
- Will this help before the match against Malta or will it be more difficult?
- Let's see, it's a different game. Different preparation. Now it's important to recover from these emotions and prepare very seriously and thoroughly for the match against Malta.
