Mokha: 30 seconds cost the Carpathians a missed goal

Midfielder of Lviv Carpathians Mukhliss Mokha commented on the draw in the UPL match against Left Bank (1:1). "I think we played a good match. We dominated in almost all episodes. Before conceding the goal, the opponent didn't really have any chances. I think we need to improve this aspect, because the goal situation was quite simple. After the air alarm is over, we have to immediately come back to the game and not lose concentration. This is very important. In general, I think we should have closed this match before the final whistle. Now we have to work hard and prepare for the next game to score three points. How difficult is it to return to the game every time after a break? It's difficult, but we have to stay focused. I've seen similar situations before. This time the goal came 30 seconds after the end of the last air alert. When the siren goes, we have to stop the game - that's normal, we're professionals. Therefore, we cannot justify this situation. Only 30 seconds have passed. It was a loss of concentration. Throughout the match, we acted carefully, but those 30 seconds cost us a missed goal. So we need to work on that and improve many other aspects of the game, in particular the realization of chances. We are creating a lot of chances but we have to score more and keep moving forward. We knew it would be a difficult match. Yes, the opponent is at the bottom of the tournament table, so there is not as much pressure on them as on us. We are among the leaders, so the responsibility is greater. It was not a surprise for us, because we understood that the game would be difficult. But as I said, we need to play like we did in the previous matches and score goals. Such a result may be unexpected. Is it hard to go up against bigger players in wrestling? No, it doesn't bother me. It is also normal in Spain and Portugal. The central midfielders there are often taller than me. But football is played with the feet, the ball is on the lawn. In such situations, my teammates always help me. I always fight for the team, regardless of whether the opponent is two meters tall or 170 centimeters like me. I don't care about that. I'm always fighting, and that's my secret. I think that against Shakhtar will be the most difficult match of the season. This week we will train as usual and prepare for the match as usual. We always want to win. This is a special match, but we will approach it in the same way as any other," the club's press service quotes Mokha as saying. In the next round, Carpathians will play against Shakhtar (September 5), and Livy Bereg will meet Chornomorets (September 4).