In the match of the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup in Kropyvnytskyi between «Agrotekh» and «Fenix-Mariupol», the series of penalty shootouts was necessary to determine the quarterfinal ticket winner. In this football lottery, the guests were more fortunate.
Artur RemenyakMidfielder of the first league «Fenix-Mariupol» Artur Remenyak explained why it was not possible to determine the winner in regular time.
«During preparation, we did not take it lightly, because „Agrotekh“ despite its amateur status has become a disruptor in the cup tournament. This is not surprising, as among the hosts there were enough players with experience not only in the First League but also at the highest level. Perhaps „Agrotekh“ really has problems with the training process, but their players have enough resilience to play to the limit of their abilities once a month.
Before the break, we performed better and were rewarded for our activity with a goal. Maybe we believed in our strength too much, because when in the second half the hosts began to purposefully attack through the center, it was not always possible to find counterarguments. „Agrotekh“ deserved their goal.
We did not specifically practice shooting from the penalty spot before the match in Kropyvnytskyi, but it did not prevent us from drawing a lucky ticket in this football lottery.
Who would we like to meet in the quarterfinals? „Dynamo“, especially since our team has many young players who have not yet played against opponents of this level. But we wouldn’t mind testing ourselves against the second-league „Lokomotiv“, although they have already made a name for themselves by eliminating elite „Veres“ and „Kolos“,» said Remenyak.
