Juan Carlos Carcedo has outlined his tactical approach for Paphos ahead of their crucial Champions League qualifier against "Dynamo Kyiv". The Cypriot side holds a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg of their third qualifying round tie.
"We've worked very persistently and have the motivation to play a very good game. We're facing a very good opponent whom we deeply respect. We want to advance to the next stage," Carcedo explained.
The Paphos head coach emphasized their preparation has been thorough, with specific attention to neutralizing Kyiv's strengths. His game plan appears straightforward - deny the Ukrainian side their preferred style of play.
"We've analyzed our opponent and want to utilize our potential. We must apply pressure on them to prevent them from playing their game," he added.
Interestingly, Carcedo acknowledged that while Dynamo's belief in their own quality is logical, his own squad has prepared appropriately for the challenge ahead. The stakes couldn't be higher - a place in the Champions League playoff round awaits the winner.
The decisive second leg kicks off Tuesday, August 12, at 20:00 local time. Can the Cypriots protect their advantage, or will the Kyiv club overturn the deficit on foreign soil?
