FC Sheriff head coach of reserves Luka Pavlovich about the victory over reserves of Milsami (2:1) and about the forthcoming match against Azerbaijanian Qabala in the UEFA Youth League.

-Luka, how do you estimate today’s match?
-Today two strong collectives met, therefore the match was interesting. We controlled the whole first half and deservedly won, having scored two goals. In the second half we could score two more goals to the  rival’s goal, however, unfortunately we didn’t manage to do this. During the break we agreed with players that we shouldn’t relax with this team at all. At the end of the match we made after all a number of mistakes, as a result missed a ball to our goal. Today many players of the first team who won the championship played with us. Possible the concentration was lost because of this fact in the end of the game. I generally satisfied with how they played especially I liked playing of our players in the first half.

-In the second half did the team consciously back off or players of Milsami made to do this?
- We made a number of tactical mistakes. It was necessary to show better positional game and to wait for the chances including on counterattacks. We planned to score the third goal, but we didn’t manage. The rival took control of space and ball and realized these advantages in a goal.

-Soon it will be the match of the UEFA Youth League. Today there was no players on the pitch born  in 2000…
- This age category of players prepares for the important Eurocup matchup. In the physical and tactical plan players are ready. We’ll work on psychological state and attitude of our team. I am sure that players will direct all efforts to achieve positive result.

-How difficult will it be to pass to the next round?
 - As I’ve already said, chances are almost equal. We shouldn’t procced from last result. In home conditions we intend to achieve only a victory.

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