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Pastor: Motor are tricky team that can combine different game styles

The visitors arrived to Kiev with Bombac and Mindegi, the two players that Motor struggled with most in the first game. But, the well-experienced Ilyes isn't there. Ahead of the game, the Hungairan team complain of the low temperature in the arena and the insuficiently spacious rooms

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The Ukrainian contender in the Champions League managed to beat Swiss Kadetten for the second time, despite all the problems, the crazy conditions in which they are forced to work, and the unstable political situation in the country. This time, Motor won in the far more stable Switzerland, and even seemed to have done better than home. It was their second consecutive win, probably the crucial one in their bid to qualify for the next stage.

- After losing a few games due to disastrous finishes, we finally manage to make good decisions as the game comes to its end. The final score against Kadetten is the best proof of it - we truly were superior to them, even when it came to speed they tried to use to settle the match - middle back Aflitulin said.

Bebesko's team were nine goals up in the 43rd minute to allow Kadetten to get only two goals down with 10 minutes on the clock. But, that was it. Motor punished Kadetten's poor defense in every possible way, ending with 37 goals in the end. They have never scored more goals in Champions League, and the record breaking number of goal marked Bebesko's 10th win at Motor (his team played 22 games in the Champions League since he took over). They now have the meeting with Szeged who beat them in in Hungary 27-26. It was not so much Szeged beating them as it was Motor beating themselves. The Ukrainians were three goals up 10 minutes before the end, but managed to squander the lead away.

- We are interested in the win only. I don't even want to consider the possibility we end the winning streak. Who knows, if we get 2 or 3 points in the other two games this year, we might start thinking about the next stage - Motor's middle back said.

Szeged's win over Dunkerque away got Motor to spot four. Another win today would get them one more step up (at least until all the games are finished). The problem Bebskov could face today is the possibility his defense specialist Edvokimov won't be on the team.

Ahead of the trip to Schaffhausen, they said he won't be on the team, but that he is recovering. There's still no information regarding the recovery, but the fact Bebskov's team are not as good defense-wise when he's not there remains. Goal keeper Stochl's brilliant form is much less helpful in that case as well. But, the Hungarians won't be fooled.

- This is a very important game and we want to win. Motor have more energy than Dunkerque and we won't have it easy. But I think we'll win and get the points today - Bombac said. He's back on the team after an ankle injury.

- The ankle is quite good. It still hurts, but when the game starts, you no longer think about it. I just have to be ready for this match - Bombac added.

Bombac was the greatest problem for Motor in the first game. Mindegia and him scored 11 goals combined and both are fit and ready for Motor today, just like Robledo. Ilyes, who added 4 goals in that first match, is still out with a leg injury. Szeged seem to concerned about something entirely different though - the temperature in the arena. Kiev is pretty chilly these days and the Hungarian reporters that traveled there with the team report that the players are often cold. There were also some regrets about the small rooms, but the experts agree that should not have impact on the game today.

- Be that as it may, the win is all I'm interested in. It will be tough, that's sure. Motor can combine different game styles but what ever they do, we have only one goal - to get the two points - Pastor made it clear.

The win would basically secure Szeged spot two in the group and give them the chance to go after top spot as they face Kielce home later on. Motor can only dream about that kind of success, but the fact is that they are getting better. It would not be surprising if they manage to make it to spot three in the end, regardless of the result today. A win would be more than welcome, of course, but the only reason Motor even stood a chance of winning in Hungary was the fact Stochl was having a brilliant day. Since Evdokimov is out, he hasn't really been himself though, first and foremost because his defense is no longer as good.