“If we were first – it would be better”: Kucher reacts to Dnipro-1’s historic silver in UPL

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Dnipro-1’s head coach, Oleksandr Kucher, expressed his thoughts on the team’s win against Kryvbas in the 30th round of the Ukrainian Championship. The team secured a 1-0 victory, which allowed them to take second place in the championship standings for the first time in their history and qualify for the Champions League. Kucher believes that Dnipro-1 has earned respect from elite domestic football teams with their efforts throughout the season and thanked everyone involved in the team’s success. He also expressed his hope that the team could win the championship of Ukraine.

The head coach of Dnipro-1 Oleksandr Kucher commented on his team’s victory in the match of the 30th round of the Ukrainian Championship over Kryvbas with a score of 1:0.


Today, June 4, in the final round of the UPL season Dnipro-1 beat Kryvbas minimally.

Oleksandr Kucher, who was crowned by the All-Ukrainian Association of Coaches as the best coach of the 30th round of the UPL, believes that Dnipro-1 is forcing himself to be respected by all elite domestic football teams with his game.

“The most important thing is that we have tried to win, to play, to achieve results all year. What we did that year gave the championship the allure. This is the main thing. We began to be respected. It can be seen after preparing for our match. The man made a game to scare them.

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The Ukrainian expert thanked everyone who was somehow involved in the Dnieper-1 silver medal.

“Today we just needed a win, which we won. This is a historic event for the club, for the men, their families, for the people who support Dnepr-1. I want to thank everyone for everything. We do everything together.”

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Kucher also did not hide that it will get better. If Dnipro-1 manages to win the championship of Ukraine.

“If we are the first, even better. But if you put your hand on your heart, this is also a big event. I won’t lie. For us, this is a big event. For all together. I want to thank everyone who helped, congratulate them, it was a very important victory for us,” said Kucher after the match.

  • The victory over Kryvbas allowed Dnipro-1 to take second place in the Ukrainian Championship standings for the first time in its history.
  • Oleksandr Kucher, together with the silver medal of the Championship of Ukraine, led Dnipro-1 to the qualification of the Champions League.

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