Oleksandr Usyk addresses Polissya players after draw with Copenhagen

Polissya vice-president and former world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk visited the dressing room following the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round against Copenhagen, which ended in a 3-3 draw.

Usyk praised the team's display but stressed that the squad is capable of achieving even more. He encouraged the players to show more courage and take greater responsibility during crucial moments.

You are tigers. Well, in this case, wolves, because tigers are in the zoo and the circus. You guys are incredible. A hell of a game, great emotions. As an athlete, I understand that you can take more, because some of you seemed to fall asleep in the second half. Oleksandr Usyk

The boxer noted that he observed moments of uncertainty during the second half and reminded the players of the importance of maintaining focus throughout the entire match.

The return leg, which will decide who advances to the next stage of the tournament, is scheduled for July 29.