Vitesse caused a stunt on Thursday evening by beating Anderlecht (2-1) in the play-offs of the Conference League. For Marciano Vink and Kees Kwakman, Matús Bero was the absolute star on the side of the Arnhem team. During the interview afterwards with the 25-year-old midfielder, Vink had the opportunity to hand out wonderful compliments.
Bero appeared shirtless for the cameras of ESPN. “I gave my shirt to whoever gave me this flag,” he explained. “I’m very happy to see the Slovakian flag in Arnhem, that’s wonderful for me. It was a dream for us to make it to the group stage. It’s a wonderful step for the city and the players. You never know what can happen happen. We enjoy the moment and are very happy.”
According to Pascal Kamperman, it was Vitesse’s best match in a very long time. “Yes, I agree,” said Bero. “It was a big game. We all wanted to give our best and we did it. I’m happy with my performance today, but I can always do better. I know what I have to work on. I always stay humble, because I can do more to give.” Vink then had the opportunity to address Bero. “You were really everywhere, really everywhere. I was applauding for you, also because you were calm on the ball. Really well done,” said Vink. The words made Bero “very proud.” “But I can assure you that I will be even better in the next matches,” said the Slovak.
When Bero was back on the field to celebrate, Vink went further into the performance of the Vitesse midfielder. “He was really, really fantastic, absolutely the man of the match,” said Vink. “I think he made the most of the whole team. He played in midfield with Yann Gboho and Sondre Trondstad, and they had to bridge the whole width of the field. He took the lead. When he sprinted forward, he kept. “He should keep an eye on that Lior Refaelov. Then you see that he is really focused. That he had one goal: to win this match. This is a winner.”
Kwakman also spoke highly of Bero. “He is also a bit of an underestimated player. He has been playing for Vitesse for some years anyway. He is not the most technical and he is not always in the picture. We always talk about Oussama Tannane and Riechedly Bazoer, but this is a quiet one. strength at Vitesse. He was also fantastic on the ball and the intensity with which he continues to run. Bero was really great.”