The head coach of the Ukrainian national team,
Serhiy Rebrov,
commented on
the strong-willed victory
over the Iceland team (2:1) in the final match
of the playoff selection for Euro-2024
.
Kermanych of the "blue and yellow" thanked the fans who came to support the national team at the stadium in Wroclaw for their support, and also dedicated this success to Ukraine and its defenders, who continue to defend the homeland from the Russian invaders.
"I am grateful to the fans, even after conceding a goal they supported us. We really felt it. I think that today everyone deserves this victory - our fans, our ZSU and our national team.
How important is entry to the Euro at this time?
I think this is a very important victory for the entire Ukrainian people, for our soldiers.
I am very happy for the football players, because these two games were very difficult and nervous.
Both before and after the matches, we said that these victories are for our country, people, defenders who defend our freedom.
Everyone understands how important this victory is," Rebrova was quoted as saying by the UAF official website.
Rebrov also answered whether the issue with the position of the main goalkeeper of the Ukrainian national team is closed.
As in the semi-final playoff match against the Bosnians, in the game against Iceland, Andriy Lunin defended the goal of the "blue-yellow team", while Anatoly Trubin remained on the bench.
"It will never be closed. The Euro issue is not closed for any player. It is very important that football players now return to their teams, get practice and prepare for the European Championship," said Rebrov.
After defeating the Icelanders, the Ukrainian national team reached
the final tournament of Euro-2024
, where it will play in Group E against Belgium, Slovakia and Romania.
The matches of the Euro 2024 final tournament will take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024.
Earlier it was reported that the midfielder of the Ukrainian national team Viktor Tsygankov
dedicated
the victory over Iceland and entry to the European Championship to the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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