Mladen Bartulovich: "We all have room to grow"

Post-match commentary from head coach of "Metalist 1925" Mladen Bartulovich in the UPL TV studio, after the match against "Agrobusiness":

— Let's start with the match segment that your team won 4-0, everything went well?

— We were preparing for this match to the maximum. The task for the first half was to come out, give our all, and score as many goals in our favor as possible. As the second half showed, you should never relax against a team like "Agrobusiness" or any other team.

— What happened in the second half?

— Perhaps we relaxed a bit, some substitutions led to a loss of balance. There was no organization like we had in the first half.

— Was it the mood of the players or what? For example, the episode with the first goal - perhaps a lack of concentration, but on the other hand, "Agrobusiness" could have done the same?

— 100%. They played very well. During set pieces, you always have to expect something like that from the opponent. We were prepared, we saw how they played free kicks and corners. They played very well, like the Dutch at the World Cup, it seems.

— Speaking in general about the match, does this victory leave a positive mood or more information for work?

— The most important thing is that we completed the task that was in front of us - to advance in the Ukrainian Cup. But we also received a lot of information about players who get less playing time.

— Itodo scored two goals, a very cool second one, but then he grabbed his leg. You substituted him during the break. What about Itodo?

— He felt discomfort, and we didn't want to take risks because we have very important matches in the championship ahead. We will see how his condition develops.

— And how is Mba feeling?

— Mba is approaching the general group, we hope he will be ready for the next match.

— The combination with the second goal by Itodo - was it a rehearsed combination? Because in the second half, there was a similar one, only with the difference that it didn't end in a goal.

— Yes, we work a lot in the third zone and with such combinations - and it pays off. But there is still a lot of work, we all have room to grow.

— Regarding the position of the left defender - where is Martyniuk today?

— He has chronic discomfort, today we gave him rest, and we hope he will be ready for the match against "Polissya".

— Today, Kapinus and Snurnitsyn played on the left. Are you looking for a plan B just in case?

— Of course, we give all the guys the opportunity to show themselves, and how they perform on the field shows.

— Next is a blind draw. If you had a choice, for example, between "Dynamo" and "Lokomotiv", is there a difference for you who to play with?

— There is no difference anymore. We have a goal, and we are going towards it. If we need to play against "Dynamo" - then we will play against "Dynamo". The draw will show. Whoever comes up - that's who we will play with.