Defender Alexander Safronov said that the Ukrainian team U-19 will leave on the field all the forces in the decisive match against Romania.
Goal defender Dnipro-1 Alexander Safronov brought the Ukrainian team U-19 victory over the Serbs in the second match of the elite-round selection for Euro 2018.
In the final round, the Ukrainian team will play the only ticket to the final stage in the match against Romania, which is currently behind by two points.
"In the victory our team believed until the last. Forces gave us something that had to be scored, otherwise with dreams of the final part of the Euro would have to say goodbye, "- said Safronov.
- On a heat the match with Serbs was heavier, than the first duel, with Swedes?.
"Probably, yes, because even 12 minutes before the end of the meeting we lost, which did not suit us at all. But we managed to show the character of ".
- How did you score a goal?.
"After drawing a corner. Kashchuk filed, Mikolenko on the near bar extended the flight of the ball, and me meters from 11 managed to hit the opponent's gate with a header ".
- To regain time, the Serbs did not have time?.
"No. There remained to play about two minutes ".
- Such a strong-willed victory should help the team psychologically before the decisive match, with Romania.
"I think yes. In any case, we will leave all the forces on the field ".
- What do you think about the hosts of the tournament who scored the maximum after two rounds?.
"They have a good line of attack, strong flanks. This, I think, is the two main factors, due to which the Romanians achieve the result. We will try to surprise your opponent with some trump cards. Which ones? About this, the mentor will tell us. And if we manage to do everything, then I'm sure we can count on success ".
The match between U-19 teams of Ukraine and Romania will be held on Tuesday, March 27.