Famous Ukrainian coach Myron Markevych commented on the defeat of Krivoy Rog "Kryvbas" from the Spanish "Betis" (0:2) in the first match of the play-off round of the qualification round of the Conference League.
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- Betis is Betis - what else is there to say? This is not an ordinary team, but still the seventh in Spain. And its coach is experienced and reputable - Manuel Pellegrini, he has been working at Betis for five years. So there is nothing to be surprised about.
- Many experts say that despite the efforts of Kryvbas, Betis players looked stronger in yesterday's match....
- Of course. They cost money. Nothing else to create a strong team has not been invented yet. Mastery is mastery - and everything is natural here.
- Do you think it is possible any soccer miracle in the return game, which may allow the Krivoy Rog team to play successfully in Seville?
- Be that as it may, and in such a stadium ("Betis" takes opponents in their home arena, 60-thousand Benito Villamarin stadium - ed.) need to play good soccer . At the very least, try not to lose. It is clear that it will be very difficult for Kryvbas in Sevilla, because there will be serious support of the home team. But I hope that Yuriy Vernidub, as an experienced coach, will try to convey to his charges that they need to demonstrate a quality game. And then we will see. Everything is possible in soccer.
Vyacheslav Kulchitsky