Chernik on Belarus Futsal vs Slovakia: Match Analysis

Our team drew and lost in the second match against Slovakia

Head coach of the Belarusian futsal team Alexander Chernik let me down results of sparring against the Slovak team.

“We played against a strong opponent, who pointed out the moments that needed to be corrected or eliminated. It was striking that physically we were inferior to the Slovaks. Especially in the second match. We concluded: before the European Championship it is important that all the players arrive at the training camp at the same time, and we can work in full force. I understand the foreign players. They probably have the least number of questions. Last weekend they played matches for the clubs, immediately flew in, went with everyone on the bus. They don’t have They were in perfect physical condition, but given their level of training, they looked stronger than the guys competing in the domestic championship.”said the specialist.

Let us remind you that in the first match our team tied with the Slovaks – 3:3, and in the second friendly match they lost with a minimal difference in the score – 1:2.

The 2026 European Futsal Championship will take place from January 21 to February 7 in Riga, Kaunas and Ljubljana. 16 teams will take part in it.

Our national team was in group “C” with Spain, Slovenia And Belgium. Slovakia will not take part in the European forum.



Marcus Cole

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