Mikhail Markhel: «I believe that we deserved to win»
The head coach of the national team of Belarus summed up the results of the home match against Estonia.
- The game turned out to be just as we expected. It was very important to convert the opportunities. In the first half, we somewhat failed the game in terms of attacking actions. In the second, we tried to make adjustments, including substitutions. We had chances. I believe that we deserved to win. Unfortunately, today was not our day. Composure let us down a bit, so this is the result.
- What is the more logical outcome for the current state of the team - a victory a month ago or a draw today?
- I believe that according to the created goal opportunities, the quality of the game, we looked stronger than the Estonians. We managed to score a winning goal in Tallinn, but it didn’t work out here. The guys tried to do what was required of them. This is football. There are also such days.
- Could the victory in the away match had relaxed the players before the match?
- Absolutely not. We prepared them. Those players who were called up the previous time and played with Estonia, they saw and understood everything. In the process of preparation, we tried to convey that this is a very good team. So today they confirmed it. At some points of the game they controlled the ball well, it was hard for us, especially in the first half. We have great respect for the Estonian team.
- What will be the training schedule now?
- There is not much time for preparation, 2 days. We will try to get the most out of this time. To some extent, we will certainly refresh the squad. The essence, tactics, strategy of the game with the Netherlands will be different from today's game. Based on this, we will build training.
- Will you spend the next 2 hours at the TV?
- Yes of course.