Mariusz Jop after the 1/32 STS Polish Cup match #ODRWIS

Wisła Kraków advanced to the next round of the STS Polish Cup by defeating Odra Bytom Odrzański. Angel Rodado scored the single goal that secured the next round. Wisła Kraków coach Mariusz Jop commented on the match.

"The Polish Cup has its own rules. This round and the previous ones also showed that many teams that were considered favorite, were eliminated. Our goal was to come and simply advance to the next round. At the same time, we also managed to give minutes to some players, who have played less recently. We know that we now have three difficult matches ahead of us matches, in a short space of time. We also took that into account. Congratulations team of consistency, patience, and ultimately victory. I also wanted to congratulate the hosts have a very good attitude and wish them good luck and promotion this season, because I know that this is the team's goal," Jop said.

There was a lack of effectiveness, but the changes helped. " The assumption was that the players introduced offensive players will play today 20-30 minutes, so that the process is consistent training and that they would slowly get ready for Sunday. That was one thing. And secondly, we needed a goal because the hosts defended bravely for "for a long time," he said.

Assessment of the hosts' attitude - " I think it's very accurate. I liked it." the fact that this team tried to build from the back, didn't look for all these games, games on time, just trying to play football. This is very valuable and developmental, to promote this way of playing. I think the home coach can be I commend the way Odra builds his attacks. I highly appreciate Odra's attitude. positive. I liked the way they approached this match. I think This is the attitude they have in the league, especially at home. This is also a team that tries dominate, hold onto the ball for long periods and create chances. It was obvious that there is such an idea, such a team thought."

Assessment of Wisła's defensive play. " I don't want to judge individually, but we must remember that we We didn't concede a goal. I think overall it was good, because we played not only four defenders, but the offensive players also did a lot of work. There was a lot situations where the opponent was opening up a goal. We wanted to be high. in defense, play with high pressing to try to immediately take the ball high the ball. We did it quite effectively, because the opponent was out of set pieces game and after one chance by Dżaga at the end, he didn't threaten us. We had those There were plenty of chances, and plenty of shots. There was a lot of action and turmoil in front of the goal. rivals. The goalkeeper also played very well, there was a lot of calm. Good He plays with his feet, and he plays a lot of ball-handling. To sum up, our game defensively a plus," concluded the coach.