Words by Vitaliy Mykolenko after playing with the Italians.

Ukrainian national team defender Vitaliy Mykolenko was recognized by fans as the “Left Match” - the closest winner of the Euro 2024 qualifying match against Italy. Vin commented on the removal of the fence.

" Ale, I’ll use radium and immediately get not the “Leva matcha”, but a ticket to the Euro. It was important to carry out such a campaign against Italy, but I respect that we acted well. We are in the game, we are checking for the playoff draw, we will study for several months.

It was important for us to correctly indicate one to another. For me, as for the chronicler, the synchronization between the chroniclers and the dependents was important, so here is Italy: if you don’t achieve anything here and if you do something wrong, you will be immediately punished. This was most important.

I won’t say that the mastery didn’t disappear, don’t forget who you were fighting against. Italy has always been famous for its good defense. Of course, it was important to know the moments, and if there was a stink, they could not be realized. Hello, I’m writing to my team, be happy with the lads of every day.

If there is a possible penalty, then I won’t study the episode. Ale Barella said that the ball was played on the ball, and then on the leg. The referee said that there is no penalty. Since they have VAR and don’t give penalties, then I’m guessing they didn’t exist.

Ahead - playoff matches. I know that we will be in good shape and ready for these fights,” said Vitaliy Mykolenko.

On Football. ua is available for viewing the video review of the match Ukraine - Italy.