We appreciate this win
Sunday, August 18, 2019
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Shakhtar midfielder Dentinho shared his impression of the 2-0 victory over Lviv
- Dentinho, first of all, how do you feel now?
- It was a really tough hit and my leg hurts a little. It’s hard to walk, I’m limping, but I hope that’s not serious. The doctor said they need to check what exactly happened there, and then to assess the situation. I will try to recover as quickly as possible.
- You opened the scoring, Shakhtar won it. What’s your impression of the game?
- I was very glad that I managed to score. I had a great opportunity to approach the far post and score a goal, which I did. In general, we turned in a good performance: we showed our best side on the pitch and dominated it.
- What’s the reason behind celebrating the goal like that?
- One of the Dynamo players called me a clown after the last match, and I dedicated that goal to him. If he thinks I'm a clown, then he is a crybaby, because every time they suffer a defeat, everyone just cries and moans. I think that a professional should be able to accept the defeat when he loses.
- In the second half, did Shakhtar slow down based on the score?
- Yes, our productiveness dropped a bit. We shouldn’t allow that. But I’m sure that the coach will “pull us by the ears” because it’s crucial to conduct the entire match at a high pace. Most importantly, we secured a victory and claimed three points.
- Lviv also chose the Brazilian path. Who would you highlight among your compatriots?
- I know some of them just by name, but I don’t know them personally. Many Brazilians display some quality football, and Lviv are no exception. They are a great team, so we must appreciate today's victory.
- It was a really tough hit and my leg hurts a little. It’s hard to walk, I’m limping, but I hope that’s not serious. The doctor said they need to check what exactly happened there, and then to assess the situation. I will try to recover as quickly as possible.
- You opened the scoring, Shakhtar won it. What’s your impression of the game?
- I was very glad that I managed to score. I had a great opportunity to approach the far post and score a goal, which I did. In general, we turned in a good performance: we showed our best side on the pitch and dominated it.
- What’s the reason behind celebrating the goal like that?
- One of the Dynamo players called me a clown after the last match, and I dedicated that goal to him. If he thinks I'm a clown, then he is a crybaby, because every time they suffer a defeat, everyone just cries and moans. I think that a professional should be able to accept the defeat when he loses.
- In the second half, did Shakhtar slow down based on the score?
- Yes, our productiveness dropped a bit. We shouldn’t allow that. But I’m sure that the coach will “pull us by the ears” because it’s crucial to conduct the entire match at a high pace. Most importantly, we secured a victory and claimed three points.
- Lviv also chose the Brazilian path. Who would you highlight among your compatriots?
- I know some of them just by name, but I don’t know them personally. Many Brazilians display some quality football, and Lviv are no exception. They are a great team, so we must appreciate today's victory.