Vitaliy Katrych, Getty Images 04 October 2025, 14:47

The left defender of the U-20 national team Vitaliy Katrych spoke after the victory over Paraguay’s peers (2: 1) in the third round of the group stage of the Junior World Cup. His words are suggested by the UAF.

“I am incredibly happy that I can be here and that the team has won, especially pleased that we came out from first place. Everyone fought and tried, and we deserved it.

I first got into the starting composition, but because all the guys of the same age did not feel inexperienced. I thank the trainer for the chance. I tried and hope that I would still have the opportunity to show myself.

After the match, there were incredible emotions in the locker room. Everyone is very pleased, but we understand that it is only the beginning, not the end. Therefore, we are waiting for the next rival and we are preparing to meet him.

The conditions in Valparaiso are wonderful – a good hotel, a view of the window to the ocean. I am glad to go back to this city. We would like our next rival to be Chile, because then there will be many fans at the match.

In Ukraine, because of the war, there are not enough fans at the stadiums. The game with Paraguay felt the support of our fans. We played for all Ukraine, for our military. They protect us there, and we will protect our nanny here, ”Katrich said.

Earlier, the head coach of “Blue and yellow” Dmitry Mikhailenko commented on the performance of his own team against Paraguay.