Thanks for the atmosphere
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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The Miners’ reaction after the game vs Lyon
Taras Stepanenko, midfielder:
- There was a chance to make it further. It turned out to be a very difficult match, nevertheless, we are going on vacation with our heads held high. It’s not easy to play in such weather, but the field was equally heavy for both teams. To say that we didn’t win because of the pitch condition would be unfair. Shakhtar lack games against the opponents of this level. We lost many challenges, rebounds, and this gives the opponents an advantage. I also want to say a huge thank you to the fans! It was a great atmosphere, with many people coming to the stadium, despite the bad weather. We tried hard, we fought for our fans and really wanted to win.
- There was a chance to make it further. It turned out to be a very difficult match, nevertheless, we are going on vacation with our heads held high. It’s not easy to play in such weather, but the field was equally heavy for both teams. To say that we didn’t win because of the pitch condition would be unfair. Shakhtar lack games against the opponents of this level. We lost many challenges, rebounds, and this gives the opponents an advantage. I also want to say a huge thank you to the fans! It was a great atmosphere, with many people coming to the stadium, despite the bad weather. We tried hard, we fought for our fans and really wanted to win.
We felt the fans supporting our team. Thank you all so much for the atmosphere at the stadium, for coming in this kind of weather and for supporting Shakhtar
Mykola Matviienko, defender:
- Of course, we wanted to win and advance to the Champions League Last 16. Lyon has many football players who are individually strong and can decide any situation. It’s difficult to say when and what did not work out for us, we still need to analyse it. I was pleasantly surprised by the support of the audience. We felt the fans supporting our team. Thank you all so much for the atmosphere at the stadium, for coming in this kind of weather and for supporting Shakhtar.
- Of course, we wanted to win and advance to the Champions League Last 16. Lyon has many football players who are individually strong and can decide any situation. It’s difficult to say when and what did not work out for us, we still need to analyse it. I was pleasantly surprised by the support of the audience. We felt the fans supporting our team. Thank you all so much for the atmosphere at the stadium, for coming in this kind of weather and for supporting Shakhtar.