White and Blue midfielder Maksym Bragaru shared his impressions of the match in Rivne, in which Kyiv won 2-1.
Maxim Bragaru. Photo: fcdynamo.com- Maksym, congratulations on the winning start to the UPL season! The game was easy at first, but in the end, the victory was not easy?
- The game was under our full control, but there was a tense ending to the match. We had to score the third and fourth goals to finish the match calmly.
- You came out at halftime with a 2-0 lead. Was the team's performance supposed to change or continue in the same vein?
- We came out for the second half with the desire to score more, not to relax and continue to maintain the pace we had in the first half. We created a lot of chances, but didn't realize them.
- You managed to play on both flanks, was it planned?
- It's not a problem for me to play on the right wing or on the left. Although, of course, the left flank is my main one.
- Dynamo played this match two days later, on the third day after the European Cup match. Did you feel tired?
- The main thing was to recover well. Recovery was at the forefront these days. We approached the game in good condition. Now we will prepare for Rangers.
- How do you personally cope with this schedule, which is more intense compared to the previous club?
- I like this schedule - when there are two games a week, European Cups. This is real football!
- Also, at Dynamo, you probably feel that the result is more important, that there are higher expectations from the fans in every game?
- Of course, Dynamo's goal for every game is to win. We have to come to each match charged and strive to win.
- Veres played with the support of an almost full stadium. Did it help the opponent?
- Of course, when a team plays at home, with the support of the fans, it gives them even more motivation. The stands drive the players forward. But it was also good for us that the stadium was full. It's always more enjoyable to play in front of a full house.
- You had a good moment to score a goal and take the intrigue out of the game. What was missing in that episode?
- Indeed, I had a scoring opportunity, I should have scored. I probably lacked some kind of composure at the right time.
- In general, Dynamo's matches in the UPL are probably very different from those of Chornomorets, because the team dominates the field throughout the match, the opponents play closed. Did you feel it?
- Of course, I felt it. This is a completely different level, top players, where everyone understands each other well on the field. Realizing this, each opponent tunes in against such a team with double motivation.
- The return leg against Rangers is extremely important in a few days. How will you prepare for this match?
- With the best possible attitude. This is a very important game for us. We will do everything to win and move on.
- Do you feel that Dynamo is fully capable of overcoming this opponent?
- "Rangers is a very good team. Very strong in physical terms. It so happened that we lost the first game. Both we and the opponent had chances. Everything will be decided in the second match.
- Dynamo will play the second match in a row away from home. Was Rivne a kind of rehearsal for the game in an away atmosphere?
- We can say that yes. Only Glasgow will have much more fans. Of course, Rangers will have significant support from the stands. But we will not pay attention to this, we will give our best to win.
