Official Statement of 'Kryvbas' on the Referee Appointment for the Match Against 'Dynamo'

The press service of 'Kryvbas' made an official statement ahead of the 10th round match of the Ukrainian Championship against 'Dynamo'.

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We deem it necessary to respond to the publications of certain media regarding the referee appointment for the central match of the 10th round of the UPL 'Dynamo' — 'Kryvbas'.

Football club 'Kryvbas' fully trusts the Referees Committee and the Ukrainian Football Association under the leadership of Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenko. Our club has no doubts about the professionalism and impartiality of the officiating team led by experienced FIFA referee Mykola Balakin.

We consider the phrases that appeared in certain media to be unethical, provocative, and pressuring the referees. We call on all participants in the football process to stop the manipulation, maintain respect for the game, its participants, and governing bodies.

’FK Kryvbas' has always prioritized the sporting principle and fair competition as the core of our club’s DNA and will adhere to this position despite any factors. Champions are made on the football field and under equal conditions,' said the general director of FK 'Kryvbas', Volodymyr Bayenko.