“Anatoly Trubin’s team in the dramatic match was held in the 1/8 Finals of Leg”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Portuguese Benfica with the Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin won a general victory over Monaco (1: 0, 3: 3). Although Trubin missed three goals, the eagles were dramatic to the 1/8 finals.
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Bruno is lazy, Benfika head coach: “The beginning of the game was balanced. We deservedly went forward, but after their goal we had a very difficult period. We tried to correct everything in the break; Monaco made an account 2: 1, and we had to change. The team reacted, the fans reacted with them, and this is a great merit that the team began to press differently and scored two goals. It is very important to go to 1/8 finals. This is an important point, and our ambition is to move as far as possible in this tournament. ”
Adi Hutter, Monaco’s head coach: “It was difficult, and today we were the best team on the field for more than 60 minutes. We have been to waste too many chances. Benfica was really effective today. There is some disappointment, and it is sad that we have departed from the tournament. It was a fantastic experience – to play here, for our progress, for our development, especially for young players. We showed that we can compete – when I look at the first half, it was incredible. We were very strong. But we were overcome too many chances. The character and mentality of the team are strong, so I am happy with this experience. ”
Zeki AmduniBenfika Forward: “Such games can happen, but in the end, the most important thing is qualification. In the first half, the game was very difficult, but we managed to maintain the advantage of the sum of two matches. It helped a lot. In the second half, we tried to control the ball more. In such matches, replacements are very important – both for protection and for attack. Let’s see who we will get in the next round – I do not have favorites. ”
Orkun with a cupcake, Benfika midfielder and match player: “It was a hard game, a lot of runners, but I am very happy that I was able to score and help the team go to the next stage. My goal? I’m never in this position. I usually play deeper, closer to protection. I watched a lot of our attackers in training, so I just went on a near bar and perfectly hit the ball – you only needed to touch. It was a complicated touch, but it turned out well. Who to play with the 1/8 finals – Liverpool or Barcelona? I want to play in a high -level match. We will play exactly in this, because Barcelona and Liverpool are high -class teams, so it will be a wonderful match. It doesn’t matter who we will play with. ”
Orkun with a cupcake recognized as a player of the match. UEFA Technical Observers Group said: “Dynamic performance. He was to be at the highest tactical level to cope with Monaco’s midfield. On a difficult evening, he performed an important jerk and scored the decisive goal that helped the team to go to the 1/8 finals. A smart game. ”
🏆 UEFA Champions League 2024/25
1/16 finals. Match-answer, February 18 2025
22:00. Benfica – Monaco – 3: 3 (first match – 1: 0)
Goals: Acturcoglu, 22, Pavlidis, 76 (PEN), KOCCH, 84-Minamino, 32, Ben-Seir, 51, Ilenichna, 81