The head coach of “Rukh”, Vitaliy Ponomaryov, explained the team’s narrow defeat in the match of the Ukrainian championship against “Karpaty”.
— I believe that today’s derby was successful and this game pleased the spectators. There were dangerous moments for both teams, and the outcome of the match was decided by a single goal from a standard situation, as is often the case in derbies. Overall, there was quality football on the field today.
For “Rukh”, every match is important, and it is essential to achieve a positive result in each game. Yes, this was a crucial encounter, but in the championship, all victories, draws, and defeats are valued the same — 3, 1, and 0 points. Our footballers gained invaluable experience, as they had not played in such emotional matches before. Perhaps not everyone was psychologically ready for this game, as young players find it hard to play under such pressure. I am convinced that such matches will raise the profile of our championship.
This was not a complicated tactical match, but rather a more emotional game. Both teams tried to play rationally. Although there were many moments, the match was spectacular. In some episodes, “Rukh” simply lacked luck, — quotes Ponomaryov the official site of “Rukh”.