Denys Antyukh: "Finishing the championship on a high note is positive emotions"

The midfielder of "Metalist 1925" Denys Antyuk shared his emotions from the victory in the final match of the championship against "Veres" in an interview with the club's media:

— Denys, congratulations on the victory. Very important emotions at the end of the championship and the final fifth place.

— Thank you very much. Yes, this victory was very important for us, as finishing the championship on a high note is positive emotions and a good foundation for preparing for the next season.

— You had an assist, and overall the team finally scored from a set piece.

— Yes, it was long-awaited. We couldn't win for a long time. We analyzed the game, focused on set pieces, so it's nice that it worked. Everyone is very pleased.

— There is information that Salyuk scored the same goal in the last training session. Did you assist him then?

— Yes, we served together with Arevalo. Honestly, I don't remember anymore if it was my assist that led to his goal.

— Can we say that there was an emphasis on set piece execution in this match against "Veres"?

— Not only that. We had our game plan, and set pieces were part of it. It's good that we scored from a set piece, but the most important thing is the victory.

— But it was a bit nerve-wracking. Why? What was the main difficulty in facing "Veres"?

— They defended well, played with five defenders. Moreover, the weather was hot, the field dried up, and it was not easy for us. But the set piece helped us secure the victory.

— What is the main conclusion of this season?

— I believe that it's a good result for the first season, but we can achieve much more. So, we will work during the training camps and prepare for the next championship.

— What are the strengths of "Metalist 1925" and where is the room for growth?

— The strengths are primarily our team: a good selection of players, a quality coaching staff, and club support. Everyone is giving their maximum effort. I believe that in the next season, we will be able to show an even better result.