The head coach of Mariupol Alexander Babich commented on the victory in the match with the Carpathians (1: 0).

- We really wanted and believed that we would achieve a positive result. Somewhere the burden of responsibility was pressing on us. We had good games, but there was no result. Today we finally won. It was not quite customary to play without spectators. I think today's game would have liked the fans.

In the first half we had more moments. We scored one goal and had to score again. In the second half, the Carpathians had three good moments, but our captain worked very reliably. In the end, we already played for the result. Plus counted on counterattacks. Therefore, expecting that the opponent will be revealed, released fast attacking players. We had a couple of good points that had to be implemented. But it was clear that the guys are pressed by something that has not been won for a long time. I am very glad that today we have achieved victory. And on the road over a serious organized team.

- That the match passed without spectators, played into the hands of your team?.

- No, it did not. Our fans would come. We, first of all, play for spectators. Today there were many scoring chances, and the game would have liked both the fans of the Carpathians and Mariupol.

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