Chornomorets vs Shakhtar: Pitmen’s reaction
Saturday, May 13, 2017
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The Donetsk side’s players reacted to the victory over the Odesa team
Oleksandr Zubkov, Shakhtar midfielder:
- There was surely some excitement, because I emerged in the starting line-up for the first time. However, the result did not particularly affect us. We are the champions already, so the coach told us to play for fun. When I came onto the field, I already knew what was required of myself and what should be done. Tonight, those who do not get much game practice have been fielded, and we were very eager to demonstrate our best qualities, and, which is most important, to win. I had a chance to score. A few opportunities came my way, especially when I went one on one, but I missed. We have the Ukrainian Cup final ahead of us. Matches versus Dynamo are always of great importance, and it does not matter, in which competitions and at what stage we play. I think that an exciting clash awaits us. In any case, we will do our best to claim a victory.
- There was surely some excitement, because I emerged in the starting line-up for the first time. However, the result did not particularly affect us. We are the champions already, so the coach told us to play for fun. When I came onto the field, I already knew what was required of myself and what should be done. Tonight, those who do not get much game practice have been fielded, and we were very eager to demonstrate our best qualities, and, which is most important, to win. I had a chance to score. A few opportunities came my way, especially when I went one on one, but I missed. We have the Ukrainian Cup final ahead of us. Matches versus Dynamo are always of great importance, and it does not matter, in which competitions and at what stage we play. I think that an exciting clash awaits us. In any case, we will do our best to claim a victory.
The guys, who did not play so often throughout the season, were supermotivated today. Everyone wanted to show what we can and why we worked every day. Playing at Shakhtar is something special
Alan Patrick, Shakhtar midfielder:
- I am very pleased to be able to emerge on the pitch and demonstrate a good performance, especially on my birthday. But most of all I'm happy that we won. It is a great gift! The guys, who did not play so often throughout the season, were supermotivated today. Everyone wanted to show what we can and why we worked every day. We were eager to please the head coach and our fans with a high-quality football. Playing at Shakhtar is something special.
- I am very pleased to be able to emerge on the pitch and demonstrate a good performance, especially on my birthday. But most of all I'm happy that we won. It is a great gift! The guys, who did not play so often throughout the season, were supermotivated today. Everyone wanted to show what we can and why we worked every day. We were eager to please the head coach and our fans with a high-quality football. Playing at Shakhtar is something special.