Natalia Zinchenko: "There is a strong desire to bring the "gold" back to Kharkiv"

Afterword of the head coach of the women's football club "Metalist 1925" Natalia Zinchenko after the victorious match against "EMS-Podillya" in Vinnytsia:

— Congratulations on such a confident victory! How do you assess the game of your players and opponents today?

— I want to thank our players for the game, for this victory on the club's birthday! Congratulations to the club and the city of Kharkiv on this holiday! Today we scored 9 goals for the 9th anniversary of the club, so it's quite symbolic. As for our game, everything is logical, but there are moments that we will analyze. I liked the opponent's game at the start of the match, while they had strength. The girls are great, they will grow and progress. I wish them only success!

— This victory has put your team in the first position in the table. You always have maximum goals. What do you want to achieve this season?

— I don't look at the table. There are still many games to go. There is a strong desire to bring the "gold" back to Kharkiv.

— Soon "Metalist 1925" will play in the Champions League, where tough matches are expected. How do you rate the chances of advancing to the next round of the competition?

— After the match with "Kryvbas" we are heading to Stockholm. Our first match is against the home team. "Hammarby" has already started the second round of their championship. We watch their games, of course, we prepare. They are a very strong and fast team. We have tasks from the management. We had a training camp in Slovakia, where we also faced very good teams. Now we are focused on the first four rounds of the championship, and then we will prepare for the Champions League. We will do everything possible to qualify for the autumn part of the European cups.