FC Sheriff youth head coach on the results of the game against CS Petrocub (3-0).

Luka, how could you describe the first game of our team in the Reserve Championship?
The first game showed that it will be not easy to play in the new Championship. In general, I'm pleased with the team. In all game aspects, we were stronger than our opponents. Physical fitness of our guys is at a good level. In the second half, we need to play more intensive.

You mentioned that in the Reserve Division it will be more difficult to struggle for the title. Why?
First team players of the clubs of the National Division also play in reserve teams. We had them today in our line-up. The main difficulty is that not all the time we may have a support like this. But, on the other hand, players like Nikhaev, Belousov, and Bardysh should have a lot of playing practice in the first team. In this situation, we will use more often our players born in 2000.

How do you evaluate the performance of the players who train for the first team?
Sheriff Academy trainees performed at their level. Benjamin Balima only is coming back from an injury. Kovacic needs more game practice, that's why he is with us today. It difficult to compete with the first team without the game practice that's why all the players who performed today should constantly be well-toned.

Today, the team managed to excel right in the 5th minute of the game. Was this quick goal planned?
We always try to score early goals. It destabilizes the opponents and we take a necessary advantage.

The next rival is FC Speranta. Any ideas what the game will be like?
Now it's difficult to say anything about this game. As soon as we will decide on the line-up we can plan our tasks and goals.

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