"Not far from Genka is the stadium in Liege. Two matches we played in this arena in the championship of Belgium and both, unfortunately, lost. I hope that tomorrow we will get a positive result, and in future the stadium will be more successful for me, "Malinovsky said at the pre-match press conference.

"Nobody from Genk called. Only the coach sent a text message with a wish for success and an early return to the club in a good mood, "- said Malinovsky.

Watch the video from the pre-match press conference (Malinovsky - 10:40).

Match Japan - Ukraine will be held on March 27, at 15:20 Kiev time.

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