Former Dynamo Kyiv striker Viktor Khlus spoke about the first match of the 3rd round of the Champions League qualifiers between Dynamo and Rangers, which ended with a score of 1-1.
Viktor Khlus- The draw reflects the equality of forces on the field. Two equal teams played. The Scots fought to the end and were rewarded with a goal. But Dynamo did not "die", but simply adapted to the game of their opponent. Even in terms of chances on both sides, and there were very few of them during the game, there was also parity. If it weren't for Bushchan, the best player in Kyiv, the visitors would have scored earlier. His save at the beginning of the second half is worth mentioning, when he pulled a dead ball out of a corner. Dynamo's second half was weaker in quality. They wanted to keep the winning score and paid the price. We do not yet have the class to play for the result with such opponents.
- Yes, we can say that Rangers is not the Belgrade Partizan.
- Dynamo easily beat Partizan in two matches. But this is a frankly weak team; it has been a long time since I have seen such a helpless opponent. Against this background, Shovkovsky's team hoped in their hearts that it would be the same in the future - well, maybe a little harder. But they met a well-trained and strong team. The British have it in their blood to fight to the end.
- When a team concedes , it is someone's fault.
- A missed goal is the fault of the whole team. First, they allowed a quick counterattack, and then a series of mistakes began in defense. Vivcharenko lost a single combat on the flank, allowed the opponent to make a free kick. And then three players - Mikhavko, Brazhko, Popov - lined up in a line, and everyone was looking at the passer and the ball. None of them were watching the movement of the attacker, who jumped between them and scored the goal. The defenders didn't have the concentration they needed in the last seconds of the match.
- After the first match, I was worried about the outcome of the second match.
To get past the Scots, we need to make every effort. We are playing away, there will be a lot of pressure from local fans. It all depends on the condition of the team before the game in Glasgow. First of all, in a psychological state. If they come out in the same mood as in Lublin, expect trouble. We need to change our attitude. A football field is a war arena. You have to go out and fight, sparing neither yourself nor your opponent. We always believe in Dynamo, a promising team. There are young interesting players. Together with experienced players like Yarmolenko, they will build a team that will be able to beat the Scots. If we consider the chances, they are equal. Once again, in the second game, psychology, attitude and fighting qualities will come to the fore.
Serhiy Shebek
