Mentor of the Blue-Yellows noted the importance of the achieved result for the entire Ukrainian people.
The head coach of the Ukrainian national team Sergey Rebrov commented on the strong-willed victory over the Iceland team (2:1 ) in the final match of the play-off qualifying for Euro 2024.
The blue-and-yellows coach thanked for the support of the fans who came to support the national team at the stadium in Wroclaw, as well as dedicated this success to Ukraine and its defenders, who continue to defend their homeland from Russian occupiers.
“I am grateful to the fans, even after missing a goal they supported us. We really felt it. I believe that today everyone deserves this victory – our fans, our Ukrainian Armed Forces and our team.
How important is entering 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 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,” the UAF official website quotes Rebrov.
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, the goal of the “blue-yellows” was defended by Andrei Lunin, while Anatoly Trubin remained in reserve.
“It is never closed. The question regarding the Euro is not closed regarding any player. It is very important that the players now return to their teams, get practice and prepare for the European Championship,” said Rebrov.
Having defeated the Icelanders, the Ukrainian team reached the Euro 2024 final tournament , where he will play in Group E against Belgium, Slovakia and Romania.
The matches of the final Euro 2024 tournament from June 14 to July 14, 2024 will be held in Germany.
It was previously reported that the midfielder Ukrainian national team Victor Tsygankovdedicatedthe victory over Iceland and access to the European Championship to the soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.