Shakhtar vs Konyaspor: Pitmen’s comments
Thursday, November 24, 2016
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The Donetsk team players reflect on the victory over Konyaspor
Dentinho, Shakhtar midfielder:
- Today, the team have displayed a terrific performance. We have created a great number of chances, scored four goals. Everything was amazing! We need to continue in the same vein. I’m very happy with the win and I want to thank the coach for his trust in me and for fielding me. I am delighted with my goal. It turned out really stunning. I would like to dedicate it to my family and all the fans who have supported us today. What is the secret behind such prolific performance? It is simple: we work hard. If we don’t give our one hundred percent, there will be no success. Daily, in training, the coach passes his ideas to us, the team master them, and then we try to fulfil everything on the pitch. We also have enough motivation. The coach also gives this aspect special attention. We, on our part, try not to let him down, no matter where we play, and against what opponents. If you go out in Shakhtar shirt, you are always very motivated, being ready to show your best qualities.
- Today, the team have displayed a terrific performance. We have created a great number of chances, scored four goals. Everything was amazing! We need to continue in the same vein. I’m very happy with the win and I want to thank the coach for his trust in me and for fielding me. I am delighted with my goal. It turned out really stunning. I would like to dedicate it to my family and all the fans who have supported us today. What is the secret behind such prolific performance? It is simple: we work hard. If we don’t give our one hundred percent, there will be no success. Daily, in training, the coach passes his ideas to us, the team master them, and then we try to fulfil everything on the pitch. We also have enough motivation. The coach also gives this aspect special attention. We, on our part, try not to let him down, no matter where we play, and against what opponents. If you go out in Shakhtar shirt, you are always very motivated, being ready to show your best qualities.
Only positive emotions: we claimed the win, I kept a clean sheet, for which I extend my special thanks to the teammates. I didn’t have much work to do as I used my feet more than the hands today
Mykyta Shevchenko, Shakhtar goalkeeper:
- Only positive emotions: we claimed the win, I kept a clean sheet, for which I extend my special thanks to the teammates. I didn’t have much work to do as I used my feet more than the hands today. Jitters? Of course, I had them, because this is my first appearance for Shakhtar. Especially as I have not played since May, so the excitement was definitely present. But ten minutes later everything was gone. I learned about my appearance in this game earlier this week: the coach told me to prepare for it, officially announcing it this afternoon. Thanks to the guys for their support. My dream has finally come true.
- Only positive emotions: we claimed the win, I kept a clean sheet, for which I extend my special thanks to the teammates. I didn’t have much work to do as I used my feet more than the hands today. Jitters? Of course, I had them, because this is my first appearance for Shakhtar. Especially as I have not played since May, so the excitement was definitely present. But ten minutes later everything was gone. I learned about my appearance in this game earlier this week: the coach told me to prepare for it, officially announcing it this afternoon. Thanks to the guys for their support. My dream has finally come true.
In the theory sessions, the coaches made the right emphasis on the strengths of Konyaspor: the strikers and attacking midfielders tried to find space behind our backs. Operating as a pairing with Ordets at centre back is quite comfortable – we understand each other on the field
Serhiy Kryvtsov, Shakhtar defender:
- In the theory sessions, the coaches made the right emphasis on the strengths of Konyaspor: the strikers and attacking midfielders tried to find space behind our backs. Operating as a pairing with Ordets at centre back is quite comfortable – we understand each other on the field. We had to move in the right way and seal off spaces. Today the head coach gave a chance to appear the players who get less match practice. They all wanted to show themselves and prove that we are worthy of playing for Shakhtar. Plus to make happy the fans who came to support us even in such cold weather. We succeeded at that. Matviienko and Tankovskyi played well, with Shevchenko confidently keeping the goal. For the defenders, including debutant Mykyta, it is important to keep a clean sheet. I think today everyone played at top level. This year our performance is consistent and, God grant it may continue that way. We create chances: there were a few more episodes when we could score. Regardless of our positions, in every match we always play to win. Only this way the top goals are attained.
- In the theory sessions, the coaches made the right emphasis on the strengths of Konyaspor: the strikers and attacking midfielders tried to find space behind our backs. Operating as a pairing with Ordets at centre back is quite comfortable – we understand each other on the field. We had to move in the right way and seal off spaces. Today the head coach gave a chance to appear the players who get less match practice. They all wanted to show themselves and prove that we are worthy of playing for Shakhtar. Plus to make happy the fans who came to support us even in such cold weather. We succeeded at that. Matviienko and Tankovskyi played well, with Shevchenko confidently keeping the goal. For the defenders, including debutant Mykyta, it is important to keep a clean sheet. I think today everyone played at top level. This year our performance is consistent and, God grant it may continue that way. We create chances: there were a few more episodes when we could score. Regardless of our positions, in every match we always play to win. Only this way the top goals are attained.