Few days are left before the first 2010 FIFA World Cup play-off between Greece and Ukraine. On the eve of the fixture, Ukraine considers Greece to be a strong and athletic rival with many tall players. Of course, Ukraine is set to outperform the opponent in the two legs.

Andriy Shevchenko, national team captain:

After the defeat, FC Dymano has to switch to the Ukraine team football. We have the excellent chance to progress in to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. At present we need to calm down, get ready, and show high level of performance at both legs.

Greece is a tall athletic squad. It plays active and defensive football. The rival has good forwards, who are always in action. It is going to be a difficult game. Greece is very strong physically. I wouldn’t like to mention which result would be satisfactory for us in Greece. I can only say that I will be happy if we make the 2010 FIFA World Cup due in the South African Republic.

Dmytro Chyhrynsky, national team defender:

Matches against Greece are the most important ones. I hope to assist my side in the forthcoming games as well as acquire additional experience for myself.  The injury had its toll. It took a month to recover. I have already started playing and achieving my level, not maximum however, but I still have time. Every training is important now.

You mentioned one step before the 2010 FIFA World Cup. As a matter of fact, we need to make two steps. At the same time, we should not be obsessed with it. We should approach the matches in a responsible and concentrated way rather than thinking over the necessary one step.
 
Artem Milevsky, national team forward:

We’ve gathered together to achieve one goal, which is making the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We’ve been watching the Greece performance today. The team possesses qualities of a fighter. They do not allow doing anything for granted. It will be difficult to play against them. The rest we had due to postponing of the Championship of Ukraine will do best for us. Above all, we will have time to recover psychologically after difficult matches at FC Dymano.