Levadia leads 5-0, but Zahovaiko stresses: Everything starts from 0-0, we won't take discounts!
Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- FC Levadia Tallinn secured a commanding 5-0 victory against Caernarfon Town in the first leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier.
- Despite the significant lead, head coach Vyacheslav Zahovaiko insists the team will not underestimate their opponent in the second leg.
- Zahovaiko emphasized that the tie is not over and the team will approach the return match with full seriousness, starting from a 0-0 mindset.
Tallinna FCI Levadia has taken a commanding lead in their Europa Conference League first qualifying round tie, defeating Wales' Caernarfon Town 5-0 away from home. The Estonian club showcased a dominant performance, putting them in a strong position to advance to the next stage of the competition.
However, head coach Vyacheslav Zahovaiko is urging his team to remain grounded and avoid complacency. Despite the comfortable first-leg advantage, Zahovaiko stressed that the match is far from over and that his players must approach the return fixture with the same intensity and focus as if the score were still level.
"Everything starts from 0-0," Zahovaiko stated, emphasizing his team's mindset for the upcoming second leg. He made it clear that there will be "no discounts" and that the team will not underestimate their opponent, regardless of the current scoreline. This approach aims to ensure Levadia maintains their momentum and avoids any potential upsets.
The Estonian club will host Caernarfon Town in Tallinn for the second leg, where they will look to confirm their progression to the next round of the Europa Conference League. Zahovaiko's firm stance signals a professional and disciplined approach to European competition, prioritizing a thorough performance over relying on their first-leg advantage.
Everything starts from 0-0, we are not going to make any discounts!
Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.