Ukraine - Ukraine's press laments the 'curse of Donetsk
Ukraine's press on Saturday described their team's 2-0 defeat to France as a "slap in the face". A number of publications mentioned the "curse" of Donetsk's magnificent Donbass Arena for the national side, who have lost three times and drawn twice in their five outings there. "(Coach Oleg) Blokhin's players have to be at their best and get over the curse of Donetsk because mistakes will be very costly," said the website champiom.com.ua. "The defeat was well-deserved," admitted the Internet news site Lb.ua. After the "slap in the face" from France, who scored two goals in three minutes "Ukraine lost heart and couldn't find a response to their opponents". (From L) Ukrainian midfielder Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, forward Andriy Shevchenko and French forward Karim Benzema leave the pitch at half time during the Euro 2012 championships football match Ukraine vs France on June 15, 2012 at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG
