Ukraine's defender Ilya Zabarnyi on yesterday's Euro 2024 qualifying match with Malta (1-0).
Ilya Zabarnyi (left) in the match against Malta"A good opponent, a difficult match. In the first half it was hot, the sun was blazing, and somewhere I felt tired. But everyone understood that it was very important to win today. And we did it.
This is a game, and the missed penalty is part of it. We still had time, and I think everyone understood that a goal was only a matter of time. We had time, we scored a goal and calmly finished the game.
Of course, it is very nice to see Ukrainian people in the stands. They support you passionately, they charge you. I am very happy to see this," said Ilya Zabarny.
