Head coach of FC Sheriff, Yuri Vernydub, about the match against FC Petrocub:

 

- We were not satisfied with this result. It is clear, wanted to win and had to win, we just have to score. I'll tell you about the game. Petrocub is a strong team. Played slyly, from defense, 5-4-1. Usually (we watched the games) they either play as diamond, or just in the 5-4-1 line. We understood and knew this. In the first half, we did not succeed a little, because one of our holding midfielder sat lower, and I demanded to play higher. There was simply no one to open up in half-diagonals, in half-zones that were free. But at the same time, we had moments. And Petrocub had a moment when a boy shot from a toe. In the second half, I think we had a complete advantage, with no options at all. Just those moments that were - we have to score. When we hit the goal five times and can't score, it's a shame. This is a lesson and a school for all of us. There is work to do. In terms of physics and dedication, there are no complaints about the boys. I saw that we could still add (and the opponent sat down, completely played defense) and, if possible, run away to the counterattack and try to score. They didn't even have a chance in the second half.

 

- Was it the most difficult match in the National Division?

- No. An interesting and difficult match was against Milsami. A very good team that plays football and plays well. We won 1-0. It can be seen that the team is rightfully ranked third. I don't want to offend anyone, but they are rightfully ranked third. Well, Petrocub is a club that has big tasks and fights for high places together with FC Sheriff.

 

- What is the reason for Dago substitution?

- There was no educational process. It just lacked the speed I wanted. Banda is a little faster. I thought through this to give the game speed. On that flank, Cris is fast, and Banda. Dago dribbled a lot, lost the ball. They are professionals, they must understand that everything is done for the good of the team, and not just like that.

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