Rukh forward Ihor Krasnopir recalled his first steps in adult football.
Ihor Krasnopir. Photo: fcruhlviv.com"When I started playing professional football in the first league, I thought that there were some people playing there who were different from ordinary people, they could do something that was impossible. And then I came out, I remember in my debut game against LNZ, we played 0-0 in Cherkasy, it was the 1st round. To be honest, when I went out on the field, it was my debut, I was very nervous, very nervous. Indeed, it was a historic moment for me, so to speak, in my career.
After that game, I realized that I could play safely, there were no monsters playing here - just ordinary people who make mistakes, with whom I could compete and win. It was a turning point when I realized that I could play. It only pushed me more to improve, to become better, not to play at this level.
When I came to Obolon, a professional team, the speed of decision-making on the field and physical fitness were very different. I had such moments that I showed moments of children's football on the field," Krasnopir was quoted as saying by FootballHub.
