Imerekov: The second half of the match showed that we played better than Dnepr-1

Metalist defender goal 1925 Maxim Imerekova in the 93rd minute of the match, brought it to the team draw in the confrontation with Dnepr-1 within the 24th round of the UPL.

— Pcongratulationsleniya with a goal scored! How did the match with Dnepr-1 turn out for the Kharkov team?

— The whole team worked for this goal, not just me. The first half was not the easiest for us. While we were sorting out the details, we conceded a goal from Dnipro. Then the guests often escaped our pressure. The second half of the match showed that we played better than our opponents. Of course, the coaches told us during the break, and we regrouped a little.

— From the stands it was clear that your team was a little better prepared physically. Is it so?

– When you play, you don’t see it. Perhaps in theory, when we analyze this game, it will be possible to say more on this matter. What is important is that we were confident in our abilities.

— You shot at the visitors’ goal twice and hit the crossbar twice. In which episode were you closer to scoring?

— Both moments were good. If in the first episode I was reaching for the ball, then in the second moment I purposefully shot into the corner of the goal, but again the ball hit the crossbar. It’s good that I was able to finish the ball into the goal.

— After the goal, the coaching staff of Dnepr-1 drew the referee’s attention to the fact that you could have pushed one of the opponents…

– No, I played by the rules. Moreover, VAR works.

— A week ago you tied with Kolos. Dnepr-1 is a higher-status opponent. Is this draw more enjoyable?

— We don’t look at the opponent. It’s important to us how we play. I think there is progress in our game.

— In a week at this stadium you will host Obolon. This will be a fight…

– Only the game will show everything.