Mariusz Jop after #PUNWIS: Congratulations to the team on the victory on difficult terrain.

Wisła Kraków claimed their 11th victory in the Betclic 1st league. This time, goals from Kuziemka, Igbekeme, and Rodado sent the Puszcza Niepołomice players off the field defeated. Mariusz Jop summarized the match at a press conference.

"Congratulations to the team on their victory difficult terrain. You could say that we controlled it from the first minute match. A very good first half, we were effective. Of course, there was also some moments, especially in transition phases, where we could have done better solve these attacks quickly. However, we value this victory. The game here in Niepołomice is not easy for anyone and congratulations again team." – Wisła's coach described the meeting.

Was the plan for the second half different than for the first half? first? "Coming out for the second half, the goal didn't change. We wanted to go for more goals. Of course, Puszcza had to take a little more risk somewhere and especially in these transition phases we could have performed better in attacks fast, where after intercepting the ball there was a lot of space. Several times The forest was lucky or maybe we were ineffective and imprecise in these situations, because there were several of them. However, it is also pleasing that at zero behind. Our opponents didn't threaten us. Apart from two chances and after set pieces. games, where one such situation was in the first half, the other in the last minute, Letkiewicz made a nice save. I think today the defensive play is all right The team's performance was at a good level," the White Star coach summed up.

Were there any special preparations for permanent fragments of the opponent's game? "Of course, we always prepare for constant fragments of the game. We are not always effective. The truth is that in In most matches, opponents have a height advantage in set pieces. Today very good individual coverage, but also very good cooperation with Patryk Letkiewicz with Wiktor Biedrzycki, who, as a zone player, cleared many of these opportunities for us. Of course we paid a lot of attention to this because we know that Puszcza is a band that He is famous for his effectiveness at set pieces," said the coach.

Is it more important to play "zero" at the back or to play a strong first? half? "I don't want to say what is more important, but what is more important is scoring goals. I'm glad that the next match will be a zero, which is definitely also builds and further consolidates the team. If the team doesn't concede goals, it's definitely This self-confidence in defensive play is also growing. I think both aspects is very important and I am glad that we are able to do it in difficult terrain maintain a high average of goals scored, but also be effective in the game defensive,” said coach Jop.

How to maintain team focus? Leader and 9 points ahead of the third-place team does not guarantee promotion. "Of course doesn't guarantee. We're on the thirteenth round now. However, as you can see, it is possible to do it [gain an advantage after 13 rounds - editor's note] because this The advantage was also already big before today's match. I think the team He's had his share of experience. Besides, this is a great group of people. very conscious and preparation for the match is very important. Each of the players did a very good job in this respect because we knew that the level determination, level of aggressiveness, readiness for a tough game must be at a very good level, at least the same level as the rival, because we know that we have a lot of quality. However, these volitional qualities are always very important and especially in away matches, it is very important." – he explained trainer.

So far, the balance of matches against Puszcza has not been favorable. "I don't like to refer to history because, as I say, we write a new story. There are different people, different coaches, a different situation. So absolutely the preparation was the same as for any other match and this is our philosophy that we treat everyone the same. This was the case before this meeting and will be before the next one." – concluded coach Mariusz Jop.