Dynamo Kyiv defender Taras Mikhavko shared his impressions of the match against Chornomorets Odesa (1-0) in the 19th round of the Ukrainian championship.
Taras Mikhavko. Photo by Yurii Yuriev- The game was quite difficult, we had a good opponent today, so not everything worked out. We understood that it would be a difficult game, so we gave it our all. We took our chances, scored a goal, and could have scored more, but it didn't work out. The main thing is that we endured, we played from behind, so everything is fine.
- How difficult was it for you to act against the Chornomorets forward?
- He is a strong striker, but we analysed his actions together with the coaching staff. It was difficult, but not impossible. We understood his style of play, prepared well, and did not allow him to score today.
- Today was not your first match, were you less nervous than last time?
- Of course, less. I gained confidence in the first game, so I was less worried. Everything was fine.
- Do fans often recognise you on the street?
- It happens sometimes.
- How did it feel to play with the fans in the stands?
- I haven't played without them, but the atmosphere at the stadium was great, you could feel the fans supporting us. We are very happy about this and thank the fans, and especially the Armed Forces of Ukraine, for the opportunity to play football with the support of the spectators.
- What did the coach say after the match? How did he assess the actions of the defenders and the team as a whole?
- I haven't evaluated anyone yet, I just congratulated everyone on the victory and told them to get ready for the next match. When the game is analysed, we will analyse everyone's actions.
- Dynamo played two matches after the winter break in Kyiv, the next one will be away, what do you expect from the meeting with Veres?
- We prepare for each game as usual, in a good mood, with a positive attitude, we are only aiming for a positive result. There is nothing special.
