Serhii Rebrov: "I said a lot of things to the team during the break. But it's important that the players themselves decided that

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.

- 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.