Former midfielder of Kyiv’s “Dynamo,” Vasyl Kardash, shared what helped the Ukraine national team achieve a breakthrough in the first match of the Nations League playoff round against the Belgians, securing a comeback victory — 3:1:
Vasyl Kardash“I believe the turning point was the goal scored by Oleksiy Hutsulyak after a gross mistake by the visiting defender. When the score became 1:1, the Belgians were unrecognizable. It was hard to believe they were a top team, with players from prestigious clubs in their squad. And the Belgians should still be content that they avoided a rout.
While acknowledging our boys for their character and determination, we must not forget about the disastrous first half. We cannot avoid addressing the mistakes, as such helplessness may be punished in Genk in two days.
Will there be changes in the starting lineup compared to the match in Murcia? Of course, primarily, they will impact the right side of the defense, where injured Yukhym Konoplia and Oleksiy Sych will not be able to help us. It is possible that Roman Yaremchuk will not start at the forefront of the attack from the first minutes. However, the final decision will rest with the coach, Serhiy Rebrov.
Before the rematch, the Ukrainian national team has a serious advantage of two goals. Now, a lot will depend on whether our coaching staff chooses the right tactics for the battle in Belgium. The Elite Nations League is very close, and we cannot waste this chance,” Kardash said.
