Artem DOVBIK: “It’s good that at least Messi contributed to the Laos decision”

Best UPL player according to players and coaches Artem Dovbik He talked about the defeat in the match against Wales in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

“We prepared well for the playoffs to reach the World Cup. There was a brilliant duel with the Scots. We did not leave the fight to them, we followed all tactical instructions. I am very pleased to confirm the status of the main joker of the national team (smiles). Output to change – put an end to it. Returned to Glasgow after transfer from Sasha Zinchenko.

But this was only the first step, we knew that a much more important match awaited us against Wales. And this game was given to us, but there are days like this – the ball did not go into the goal. In no way! I came back as a backup again, I had great moments when I threw my head. I still don’t understand how the goalkeeper took that shot, but then he got real courage. The referee added his own.

You know, I often think of this Laos. I watched the Argentina-Netherlands World Cup match, saw how arrogant the referee was and did not understand why he was trusted in such important matches. Had to take the referee to the 1/4 final to understand what he was like? I read that Messi influenced the Spaniard to leave Qatar in advance. OK anyway. “But they didn’t hear us, Messi’s voice was heard,” said Dovbik.