Ex-football player of the Ukrainian team, who managed to play for his career both in Donetsk and Dnepropetrovsk clubs, shared with Football. Ua opinion about the upcoming semi-final of the Cup of Ukraine.
- Is it possible to call a cup match against Shakhtar a match of the year for the Dnieper, considering that the outcome of one meeting can give a ticket to European competition?.
- Of course, this is an important game for the Dnieper. But on the other hand, there is another equally urgent question: will the team exist in the next season? If it does not exist, then why is this all? !! Although I must admit that in the Dnipro the good young guys who are at present in good form. Who knows, maybe they will have a surprise.
- In what there can be a chance of wards Dmitry Mihajlenko in opposition with Miners?.
- Perhaps, the role of underestimation of the opponent from Shakhtar will play a role, although the stage of the semi-final itself motivates the players. In my opinion, if there is a chance for the Dnipro, then due to the emotional exhaustion of the wards of Paulo Fonseca, who recently won a tense fight from all points of view against Dynamo.
- To predict the tactical pattern of a match is, in principle, not difficult ... - Yes, Shakhtar will naturally dominate, and the Dnieper will try to use his trump card as a quick transition from defense to attack. As shown by recent matches, Dmitry Mikhaylenko's pretty fast guys, able to make a good counter-attack. In the last game with Vorskla, the Dnipro was just hammered after a quick attack.
- Should I expect an abundance of goals scored?.
- Much will depend on who will score first. If Shakhtar does this, he will calmly finish the case before the victory and, probably, will sign many times at the gate of the opponent. Although, as for me, it is unlikely to expect a spectacular match and a high performance.
- Will Kharkov fans cheer against the Dnieper, given their attitude to the eternal rival Metalist?.
- The full rostrum of this game is unlikely to collect, but here half a stadium is quite possible and will come. It's clear that local football fans will support Shakhtar, because their "love" for the Dnieper is known to all.
Recall, the match Shakhtar - Dnepr will be held at the USC Metalist in Kharkov on April 26.
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