The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Sergey Rebrov, shared his impressions of yesterday’s match of the 7th round of the main stage of the Europa League between the Turkish “Galatasaray” and Kyiv’s “Dynamo” (3:3).
Sergey Rebrov. Photo — A. Popov— Often this season, “Dynamo” was asked why they couldn’t achieve results. The opposite question: What allowed you to succeed today?
— I think it was due to the fact that Kyiv finally converted the chances they created. This is very important against a team like “Galatasaray.” It is very difficult to play against them with such support.
Therefore it’s important that we scored. Also three goals. In the entire Europa League before this, we only scored one goal.
— This whistle from the stands was really felt. Do you think it put a lot of pressure on the players?
— I played here, there has always been such pressure. I think the players are ready for it. I don’t think it’s a problem. On the contrary, playing with such active fans is very enjoyable.
— The referee closed his eyes to some moments. The teams played quite tough football…
— I think this was the case from both sides. That is, not only from the side of “Dynamo.” He let them play.
I slightly disagree with the penalty situation. Even if there was a penalty, in my opinion, the referee should not have canceled the yellow card.
