The team from Zaporizhia defeated Veres
Trainer Zaporozhye Metallurgist Vladimir Mikitin summed up the return match of the playoffs for the right to participate in UPLin which Veres crushed Metallurgist – 6:1.
“We understood that it would be difficult for us in Rivne. Today we felt the level of UPL. This is a good experience for us. Thanks to the guys, the club management, the fans. Unfortunately, they, like the team, are not in Zaporozhye now. However, we did the impossible this season.”
“Today, the players took the field as heroes. Yes, we will analyze this game. Although I already understand the reasons for the defeat. Later we will talk about it with the team.”
“Some players got scared. The opponent’s pressure was incredible. Our right flank played very badly. This is the UPL level. It’s not easy here. You must be able to withstand the pressure of the opponent. We did our best and more.”
“Before the season, we set the task – the seventh place. But we got into the championship group of the First League, and then into the zone of transitional matches. Of course, we are disappointed with this result. But we have everything ahead of us.”
The first match ended with the victory of the Zaporozhye team with a score of 1:0. On the sum of two matches, Veres beat the opponent (6:2) and retained his residence in the Premier League. Metallurg will spend the 2023/24 season in the First League.
Source: Sportarena

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