Head coach of Kharkiv Metalist 1925 Mladen Bartulovich commented on his team’s performance after defeating Poltava in the 21st round of the UPL. The match ended with a score of 2:0 on the score of the Kharkivians, thanks to the goals of Peter Itodo and Cauan Baptistelli.
Bartulovich emphasized the importance of rotation after the defeat to Shakhtar (0:1 in the 20th round) and praised the Gravians for their position before work:.
“In front of us I give a command with what we have overcome and thank the boys for setting. This is an important match after the game with Shakhtar. We have completed a rotation - six new soldiers. Although I haven’t played for a long time, although I made my debut at the starting warehouse, and immediately scored my debut goal. We’re glad that we managed today, and let’s take a break from gathering in a good mood,” said the mentor.
It also emphasizes the pouring of a scored ball at the end of the first half on the move:.
" We had a lot of chances that we didn’t realize earlier – if we had scored more, it would have been calmer. Alas, it’s finally time. At the moment it was impossible to relax, even though Poltava is a dangerous team: a lot of fights, long passes.
The stench also created the moments of our thieves"
In addition, Bartulovich commented on the decision of the UAF Control and Disciplinary Committee to hold the match with Veres and the results of the draw for the Ukrainian Cup:.
“I am glad that the decision has been made to play a match with Veres and everything will happen on the football field. Before foaling, we are ready for any kind of rival. We got a team from Chernigov. I know their coach well and respect this team - don’t forget a good job. There will be a long stand"
After this match, Metalist 1925 with 34 points takes fifth place in the UPL standings, while Poltava finishes with nine points.