I am proud of such result
Friday, December 16, 2022
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Forward and leading scorer of Shakhtar U19 Vladyslav Pohorilyi talked about the first part of the season, performance in the UEFA Youth League, memorable matches, personal motivation and perspectives in the second round
– I am satisfied with both my performance and performance of the team. However, I know that this team can play better and the same applies to me. We qualified for the UEFA Youth League play-offs, we are doing well in the championship, so I finished the first round in good mood.
– How can you assess Shakhtar’s performance in the UEFA Youth League group stage?
– First of all, the team gained an invaluable experience. It is great that we managed to advance from the group because we deserve it. We faced very strong opponents on the way, having demonstrated our football against them and ensuring the result. Again, we gained a great experience and I am proud of such result.
– Which match in the group stage was decisive in the fight for the play-offs?
– Definitely the away match against Celtic when we ensured the European spring for us.
– What difficult periods did the first part of the season include?
– Two unsuccessful matches against Real Madrid and there were some misfires in the league matches against Dynamo and Kolos at the same time. In October, we experienced a certain crisis, but we managed to pull ourselves together. We all decided how we want to see our football, what goals we set for ourselves. The entire team got into such situation and we got out of it all together.
– How can you assess Shakhtar’s performance in the championship?
– Now we are third, but there are three matches in hand. I am sure that we could have played better. I cannot say that I am upset, although I cannot stay fully satisfied. In my point of view, we showed good results taking into account such frequency of matches.
– Who is the main competitor in the fight for champion’s title among the opponents?
– All teams in the upper part of the tournament table. Generally, we don’t divide our opponents into strong and weak because our team want to get the most out of the game and result in every match.
– What game and what goal could you remark in the first part of the season?
– This is the match of the UEFA Youth League against Celtic and my goal in this particular match. We managed to qualify for play-offs – emotions were unbelievable!
– You often appear with a captain’s armband on this season. Can you handle the additional responsibility?
– Captain is responsible not only for himself, but for the whole team, and for the result to some extent. I thank all the boys for their trust and respect. It is possible to achieve good results only together.
– Current season in the U19 Championship became the fourth one for you; 26 goals were scored in total, 15 of them were scored in 2022.
– I am glad that there is such efficiency. It is good that we are able to hold the best season for us so far; I hope to continue what we have started in the second round.
– Your father is now defending Ukraine in the ranks of the Armed Forces. Is it an additional motivation for you?
– This is my main motivation to play football. I know that he is out there helping Ukraine and I do everything I can on the football field.
– Tell us about the team’s goals for the second round because the upcoming games will sum up the season.
– We must win the U19 Championship and advance in the UEFA Youth League as far as possible.
– How can you assess Shakhtar’s performance in the UEFA Youth League group stage?
– First of all, the team gained an invaluable experience. It is great that we managed to advance from the group because we deserve it. We faced very strong opponents on the way, having demonstrated our football against them and ensuring the result. Again, we gained a great experience and I am proud of such result.
– Which match in the group stage was decisive in the fight for the play-offs?
– Definitely the away match against Celtic when we ensured the European spring for us.
– What difficult periods did the first part of the season include?
– Two unsuccessful matches against Real Madrid and there were some misfires in the league matches against Dynamo and Kolos at the same time. In October, we experienced a certain crisis, but we managed to pull ourselves together. We all decided how we want to see our football, what goals we set for ourselves. The entire team got into such situation and we got out of it all together.
– How can you assess Shakhtar’s performance in the championship?
– Now we are third, but there are three matches in hand. I am sure that we could have played better. I cannot say that I am upset, although I cannot stay fully satisfied. In my point of view, we showed good results taking into account such frequency of matches.
– Who is the main competitor in the fight for champion’s title among the opponents?
– All teams in the upper part of the tournament table. Generally, we don’t divide our opponents into strong and weak because our team want to get the most out of the game and result in every match.
– What game and what goal could you remark in the first part of the season?
– This is the match of the UEFA Youth League against Celtic and my goal in this particular match. We managed to qualify for play-offs – emotions were unbelievable!
– You often appear with a captain’s armband on this season. Can you handle the additional responsibility?
– Captain is responsible not only for himself, but for the whole team, and for the result to some extent. I thank all the boys for their trust and respect. It is possible to achieve good results only together.
– Current season in the U19 Championship became the fourth one for you; 26 goals were scored in total, 15 of them were scored in 2022.
– I am glad that there is such efficiency. It is good that we are able to hold the best season for us so far; I hope to continue what we have started in the second round.
– Your father is now defending Ukraine in the ranks of the Armed Forces. Is it an additional motivation for you?
– This is my main motivation to play football. I know that he is out there helping Ukraine and I do everything I can on the football field.
– Tell us about the team’s goals for the second round because the upcoming games will sum up the season.
– We must win the U19 Championship and advance in the UEFA Youth League as far as possible.