25.08.2025
- It was a very tough game, but matches with "Obolon" are always like that. Moreover, it was a cup game, straight to elimination. We really wanted to win, especially considering the result of the first round when we played a draw with them. Today we proved that we are stronger and are moving forward.
- Is it important that you scored an early goal and controlled the game?
- Yes, we started very well, pressed the opponent, scored an early goal, but then maybe we relaxed psychologically and "Obolon" took the initiative. During the break, the coaching staff made adjustments, we talked among ourselves, and went out to play our football. It was a tough game, the opponent also wanted to win, but we capitalized on our chances. It was also important for us that we managed to keep a clean sheet.
- You are starting for the second match in a row, how does this boost your confidence? And compare the pace of matches in the First League and the UPL?
- Of course, teams in the Premier League are stronger. In recent matches, the coaching staff trusts me in the starting lineup, and I give my all to establish myself here. We have a very balanced squad, we all compete, today I play, tomorrow someone else, that's football. I am happy now, the team is happy, the main thing is that there is a result. The team is not just eleven people on the field, but also twenty players, plus thirty people around us, some prepare, some deal with equipment, and other important details, we are all one big club. Everyone contributes to the development, and now we are happy.
- During the week, the team visited Kharkiv, did this have a moral impact on the team, being in your hometown, meeting with fans, and training at the "Metalist" stadium?
- I am from Dnipro myself, Kharkiv is nearby. We were very happy, got inspired by our young talents who live there, despite the shelling and danger. We felt the atmosphere of the "Metalist" stadium and dreamed of playing there as soon as possible, with the support of the fans. We were happy to travel to Kharkiv, but we will be even happier when the war ends and the team returns to Kharkiv. We all dream about it. But for now, we are here, and we remain a Kharkiv club.
Ivan Lytvynenko: "Now we are happy"
The midfielder of "Metalist 1925" Ivan Lytvynenko commented on the victory over "Obolon" and shared his impressions of the team's visit to Kharkiv, which took place last week:- It was a very tough game, but matches with "Obolon" are always like that. Moreover, it was a cup game, straight to elimination. We really wanted to win, especially considering the result of the first round when we played a draw with them. Today we proved that we are stronger and are moving forward.
- Is it important that you scored an early goal and controlled the game?
- Yes, we started very well, pressed the opponent, scored an early goal, but then maybe we relaxed psychologically and "Obolon" took the initiative. During the break, the coaching staff made adjustments, we talked among ourselves, and went out to play our football. It was a tough game, the opponent also wanted to win, but we capitalized on our chances. It was also important for us that we managed to keep a clean sheet.
- You are starting for the second match in a row, how does this boost your confidence? And compare the pace of matches in the First League and the UPL?
- Of course, teams in the Premier League are stronger. In recent matches, the coaching staff trusts me in the starting lineup, and I give my all to establish myself here. We have a very balanced squad, we all compete, today I play, tomorrow someone else, that's football. I am happy now, the team is happy, the main thing is that there is a result. The team is not just eleven people on the field, but also twenty players, plus thirty people around us, some prepare, some deal with equipment, and other important details, we are all one big club. Everyone contributes to the development, and now we are happy.
- During the week, the team visited Kharkiv, did this have a moral impact on the team, being in your hometown, meeting with fans, and training at the "Metalist" stadium?
- I am from Dnipro myself, Kharkiv is nearby. We were very happy, got inspired by our young talents who live there, despite the shelling and danger. We felt the atmosphere of the "Metalist" stadium and dreamed of playing there as soon as possible, with the support of the fans. We were happy to travel to Kharkiv, but we will be even happier when the war ends and the team returns to Kharkiv. We all dream about it. But for now, we are here, and we remain a Kharkiv club.
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