Ilya Krupsky: "They kept trying, but still managed to score a goal"
The defender of "Kharkiv" Ilya Krupsky commented on the victory over "Veres" (1:0) in the 1st round of the UPL.
– How do you feel playing in such heat?
– Of course, it is very difficult to play in such heat, because as soon as you make a run back and forth, you immediately feel the heat taking its toll. But, thank God, we won, scored this important goal, because we were trying, but finally managed to put it into the net.
A good opponent. The opponent did not press us particularly, met us on their half of the field, was in a low block, it was difficult to break them down, but, as I said, thank God we scored and won today.
– In the first half, "Kharkiv" had 15 shots, but only 3 on target. What do you think was missing to be more accurate?
– We talked to Yermakov after the match: we need to aim not directly at the goalkeeper, but just slightly to the side – then we would have scored that goal, like Ramik did. Well done, thank God, congratulations to everyone on the victory. Only positive emotions.
– Have you discussed the goals for the season and can you tell us about them? Because Ivan Kalyuzhny said it's a secret.
– It's a secret, yes. Let's not say anything for now, everything will be revealed later. Hopefully, we will move towards them from match to match with God's help.