Head coach of Chernomorets Alexander Babich commented on the friendly match against Karabakh.

Mariupol during the training camp sparred against the Champions League participant of the current season of Karabakh and managed to get the victory.

"The task for this sparring was to get the practice game and work out the game on the defensive in the second zone. In the first half we completely gave the initiative to the opponent and worked on the task. There were a lot of games on the defensive, there were many correct moves.

In the second half, we were already a little ahead and made the opponent wrong. Such games are necessary for qualitative preparation for the championship. Naturally, the result is not in the first place now, but still nice that they achieved a strong-willed victory over a strong opponent against the backdrop of serious loads, "- quotes Babich official website of Mariupol.

Let's note that the second part of the season starts for Mariupol on February 18 with a duel against Zirka in Kropiwnicki.