05.03.2026
- A historic achievement for "Metalist 1925". The team advances to the semifinals of the Ukrainian Cup. But you look exhausted - where is the smile, where is the joy?
- We have put a lot of effort, so there is a lack of emotions right now. But we are satisfied that we made it to the semifinals. However, we cannot celebrate yet because we have a bigger goal in this Cup competition. So we will celebrate later.
- The bigger goal - to win the Cup. But at the moment, what does this Cup, this tournament mean for "Metalist 1925" in this competition, in this season? How important is it for you?
- Right now, it was just a regular game because we have the same mindset for every match - to go out and win, to try to play good football. That's why we are moving from game to game.
- We already know three semifinalists: "Dynamo", "Bukovyna", "Metalist 1925". There is one more pair that has not played yet. Who would you maybe like to see or meet in the final?
- Whoever will be, will be. All teams are strong because this is the stage where there are no weak opponents. This was also demonstrated by the team playing in the Second League. They are a decent opponent, and two teams from the UPL also passed to us. So I want to thank them for the game - they really put up a good fight. Thank you to them, they are great. I wish them success.
- Speaking of today's opponent. You already mentioned that they defeated two UPL teams. What is the highlight of this "Lokomotiv"? A team from the Second League that surpasses representatives of the Premier League. And it wasn't easy for you today.
- Yes, you see that their fans travel with them. I think they also inspire them. I liked that the team did not give up until the last minute. They try, give their all. Some things work for them, some don't. But they are a fighting team.
- I was waiting for you because the president came into the dressing room. What were his words?
- He thanked us for the game and said that we are moving in the right direction.
Ivan Kalyuzhny: "We have a bigger goal in this Ukrainian Cup game"
Captain of "Metalist 1925" Ivan Kalyuzhny shared his emotions after the victory in the quarterfinals of the Ukrainian Cup over "Lokomotiv":- A historic achievement for "Metalist 1925". The team advances to the semifinals of the Ukrainian Cup. But you look exhausted - where is the smile, where is the joy?
- We have put a lot of effort, so there is a lack of emotions right now. But we are satisfied that we made it to the semifinals. However, we cannot celebrate yet because we have a bigger goal in this Cup competition. So we will celebrate later.
- The bigger goal - to win the Cup. But at the moment, what does this Cup, this tournament mean for "Metalist 1925" in this competition, in this season? How important is it for you?
- Right now, it was just a regular game because we have the same mindset for every match - to go out and win, to try to play good football. That's why we are moving from game to game.
- We already know three semifinalists: "Dynamo", "Bukovyna", "Metalist 1925". There is one more pair that has not played yet. Who would you maybe like to see or meet in the final?
- Whoever will be, will be. All teams are strong because this is the stage where there are no weak opponents. This was also demonstrated by the team playing in the Second League. They are a decent opponent, and two teams from the UPL also passed to us. So I want to thank them for the game - they really put up a good fight. Thank you to them, they are great. I wish them success.
- Speaking of today's opponent. You already mentioned that they defeated two UPL teams. What is the highlight of this "Lokomotiv"? A team from the Second League that surpasses representatives of the Premier League. And it wasn't easy for you today.
- Yes, you see that their fans travel with them. I think they also inspire them. I liked that the team did not give up until the last minute. They try, give their all. Some things work for them, some don't. But they are a fighting team.
- I was waiting for you because the president came into the dressing room. What were his words?
- He thanked us for the game and said that we are moving in the right direction.
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