Dynamo U-19 head coach Ihor Kostiuk commented on his team's away match against Obolon, in which they won with a crushing 7-0 scoreline.
- It was very hot, so we adjusted our tactics. In general, the guys fulfilled what we planned: they scored a quick goal, then controlled the game and scored six more goals, bringing this match to a logical conclusion.
- There were changes in your team's starting line-up compared to the previous match: Korobov and Kremchanin remained in the reserve, what was the reason for this?
- With the rotation. We watch how the guys work during training, and this determines whether they get into the starting line-up. The players understand that there should be a rotation. The minutes they are given during a match should be used to the maximum benefit of the team and themselves.
- How did the quick goal scored by Dynamo affect the game?
- As I said, we planned to start the match aggressively, playing with two strikers to create more aggression up front. After we scored a quick goal, we completely controlled the game.
- Do you feel that Obolon is a newcomer and the players still lack experience?
- Of course, we do, but we are looking at our game. We have something to improve both in terms of attitude and tactics. We will work on it.
- Your team was actively attacking both before and after the alarm, did it affect the players' mood in any way?
- You saw that we logically finished the match, continuing the rhythm of the game that we had at the beginning, and scored two more goals after the alarm.
- Geric scored six goals during the training camp and scored today. Can we say that this is a successful acquisition?
- Yes, the strikers are doing their job, what we ask them to do, in particular to work aggressively in the penalty area. When we scored the first goal, Ponomarenko fought, the ball fell to Gerich, who was knocked down by the opponent, and then there were several similar moments.
The two of them work well together in the penalty area, and as a result, Ponomarenko scored twice in the last match, and he also scored today. And Geric has already scored three, so the strikers are doing their job - that's exactly what is required of the attacking players.