First Vice-President of the Football Federation of Ukraine Oleg Protasov commented on the drawing of the first preliminary stage of the Ukrainian Cup.

Earlier it was reported that in the House of Football the draw of the first preliminary stage of the Ukrainian Cup of the next season took place.

"From today, in fact, the fight for the Cup of Ukraine starts, with which I congratulate all participants of the tournament. Life is such that at this stage in the company with less distinguished clubs are the recent top teams. Therefore, already at the preliminary stage of the Cup, I am sure we are waiting for an interesting and exciting game, "- quotes Protasov official website of FFU.

"The first stage, like the following, consists of one match.

I am sure that this will also give intrigue and motivation to the teams, as it will have to decide their fate in the Cup in one game, and the right to make a mistake will not be ".

"The Cup has always been a special tournament, because it has unexpected and sensational results. I am confident that such games await us in the current drawing too, and we wish all the teams luck on the cup path so that they will go as far as possible and fight with dignity at subsequent stages with stronger rivals ".