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Comment by the coach after the winning game.
Patrick Van Leuven, FC Kryvbas August 19 2025, 07:25
“We started very well today. As planned, we were able to create our moments – they implemented gears, fast transitions, and it gave the result. In the first half we scored two goals, but we had the opportunity to score both the third and the fourth. Instead, we started losing the initiative, and Zorya took advantage of it.
The pressure on our left flank was especially felt at the end of the first half of the game. After the break, they tried to remedy the situation, including acting less in defense. It was possible to score the third goal: thanks to the classroom pass from Shevchenko, the Deraka made a fantastic take of the gate.
However, we missed the ball very quickly – it added tension. Both teams began to play with even more return. It was felt that all our boys – both on the field and on the bench, fought to the end. That is why I believe that the victory was deserved today.
As for the rivals, for me all the clubs in UPL is equal. I do not share them by some emotional principles. The team and I are trying to teach in every match, no matter who before us. Even before the war, I cooperated with some of these clubs at the academic level, but now only one is important to me – the result.
Our plan for the game was to press on the opponent and create moments at his gate. And it worked. Yes, there are aspects that need to be improved, but most of what we worked in training, the team has completed. We now have a lot of material for analysis – and it is very valuable.
Still in the process. Kryvbas is a young team that seeks to integrate their ideas into the Ukrainian Championship. We are constantly improving and looking for players who can strengthen our warehouse. Given the team’s youth, we must be very weighed in making a reinforcement decision, “Van Leuven said.
The video of the best moments of the match Zorya-Kryvbas as part of the third round of the Ukrainian Premier League-2025/26.