U21. Vorskla vs Shakhtar: players' reaction
Monday, July 17, 2017
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The Miners shared their impressions of the match versus the Poltava-based counterparts
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok, Shakhtar U21 captain:
- I congratulate the team on the victorious start! Claiming a win in the first round is always important. As for the fight, we showcased a very nice performance in the early stages: we topped the opponents in every component, controlled the pace, notched an early opener and then scored the second. Following the sending-off the opposing team’s player in the second half, we began to take foot off the gas for some reason, but it was necessary to claim the third, the fourth goal and finish with a confident victory. In every match, we must operate in a powerful and organized way from the first to the ninety minute, to give our all hundred per cent. It's nice that we produced a reliable performance in the closing stages, with Kaschuk's goal putting the game away. Now we are preparing and set to Dynamo. There is a serious clash ahead of us being one of the crucial this season!
- I congratulate the team on the victorious start! Claiming a win in the first round is always important. As for the fight, we showcased a very nice performance in the early stages: we topped the opponents in every component, controlled the pace, notched an early opener and then scored the second. Following the sending-off the opposing team’s player in the second half, we began to take foot off the gas for some reason, but it was necessary to claim the third, the fourth goal and finish with a confident victory. In every match, we must operate in a powerful and organized way from the first to the ninety minute, to give our all hundred per cent. It's nice that we produced a reliable performance in the closing stages, with Kaschuk's goal putting the game away. Now we are preparing and set to Dynamo. There is a serious clash ahead of us being one of the crucial this season!
I'm happy that my debut at Shakhtar U21 turned out to be precisely of that kind: by claiming a win and scoring a goal. I was eager to play for the reserve team and thanked the coach for trusting me to emerge on the pitch
Oleksii Kaschuk, Shakhtar U21 midfielder:
- I'm happy that my debut at Shakhtar U21 turned out to be precisely of that kind: by claiming a win and scoring a goal. I was eager to play for the reserve team and thanked the coach for trusting me to emerge on the pitch. Of course, switching from junior to adult football is always difficult. Everything must be done faster here: think, work with the ball, and make decisions. And the loads are completely different. However, I already sent the season with Shakhtar U19, the older guys supported, helped to adapt. In addition, this summer we had an excellent training camp: well worked on both physical conditions and tactics. Now I feel much more confident and ready to progress together with the team.
- I'm happy that my debut at Shakhtar U21 turned out to be precisely of that kind: by claiming a win and scoring a goal. I was eager to play for the reserve team and thanked the coach for trusting me to emerge on the pitch. Of course, switching from junior to adult football is always difficult. Everything must be done faster here: think, work with the ball, and make decisions. And the loads are completely different. However, I already sent the season with Shakhtar U19, the older guys supported, helped to adapt. In addition, this summer we had an excellent training camp: well worked on both physical conditions and tactics. Now I feel much more confident and ready to progress together with the team.