Former “Dynamo” player Vasyl Kardash shared his impressions of the UEFA Europa League group stage match between “Roma” and “Dynamo”, which the hosts won 1:0:
Vasyl Kardash
“The Dynamo players surprised with their starting lineup, as a whole group of leading performers were among the substitutes. It is likely that Kyiv's coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi did not forget that on October 27 his charges will play in the UPL against “Shakhtar”, and thus made such a choice.
Secondly, the tactical scheme adopted by the guests was unusual, 3−5−2. By the way, in the last round against “Obolon”, the Dynamo players were already playing with three central defenders at the end of the match, so the coaching staff had already prepared a plan for the game in Rome.
As for the actual confrontation, the hosts deservedly pressed for victory. It is a pity that the guests conceded after what they say was an unnecessary foul, which led to the awarding of a penalty. You cannot deny the Dynamo players their diligence, there were half-chances, but they failed to break the goal drought. “At the last moment, something was always lacking,” said Kardash.
