Sharan: Livyi Bereh deserved their place in the UPL
Volodymyr Sharan shared his thoughts after Oleksandriya's defeat against Livyi Bereh.
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Oleksandriya head coach Volodymyr Sharan gave his post-match assessment following his team's 0-1 defeat to Livyi Bereh in the UPL play-off round. The coach admitted that, in his opinion, the opponent was more deserving of a spot in the top flight.
Livyi Bereh, in my opinion, deserved their place in the UPL more. Volodymyr Sharan
Sharan expressed surprise at the high number of unforced errors from his squad in the opening stages. He noted that despite preparing the team for a composed performance, the players struggled with nerves. The coach specifically pointed to a lack of individual quality among his attacking players, mentioning that they missed several key opportunities to change the game's outcome.
Despite the loss, Sharan highlighted a positive shift in team spirit, noting that he witnessed a genuine sense of unity between the Ukrainian and foreign players before the match. He expressed a desire to build a team defined by fighting spirit and commitment, aiming to earn the supporters' respect even in defeat. Sharan emphasized that his long-term goal is to transform the squad into a side that leaves everything on the pitch.