Defender of Odessa "Chornomorets", defender Yaroslav Rakitsky after yesterday's match of the 29th round of the Ukrainian championship with Kyiv "Dynamo" commented on his team's relegation from UPL to the First League based on the results of the current season.
"Odessa!
This time it didn’t work out. We fought. Until the last second. Until the last match. We left everything we had on the field.
It was a battle for the city. For history. For you. For Odessa.
Thank you, Odessa. Thank you to everyone who was with us — at the stadium, by the screens, in spirit. I’m glad that the fans returned to the stands!
Thank you, fans. You are legends. You are with us. And we feel it!
Olexandr Mykolayovych (Kucher, head coach of "Chornomorets", — ed. note), a special thank you and respect for your contribution and trust!
Thank you, team, a very cool collective, glad to play alongside you!
With hope for the best!”, — wrote Rakitsky on his social media page on Instagram.