Famous journalist Ihor Lynnyk commented on the 1-1 draw in the first match of the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League between Dynamo Kyiv and Rangers.
Ihor Linnyk"Based on the results of the first match between Dynamo Kyiv and Rangers (1:1), we can assume the following:
1. "Dynamo is currently better prepared functionally, due to which our team regulated and controlled the course of events on the field for most of the playing time. And if their players were more confident (which is directly related to the level of individual skill), they would not only bring this match to victory, but also increase the advantage in the score.
2. In tactical terms, Dynamo's game is becoming more variable - precisely because of the increased level of speed training of the players and the new requirements for the speed of ball movement and forward movement. In general, this is a more aggressive football, in which the team must create discomfort for the opponent and make him make mistakes, rather than wait for a favorable opportunity.
3. "Rangers, by and large, use a similar model of play, but rely much more on counter-power pressure. At higher speeds, the Glasgow players simply do not have time to create this necessary pressure, and then their problems are revealed.
4. In Glasgow, Rangers, driven by the stands, will try to increase this pressure to the limit. Therefore, in my opinion, the key to victory for Dynamo is, first of all, an emphasis on collective speed. Slowing down is the way to a siege defense. If you give the hosts the center of the field, which happened at the end of the first match, then from this foothold they will be able to pile up dozens of CABs in the goalkeeper's area over and over again. The more, the higher the probability that they will score..." Linnik wrote on Facebook.
