I dedicated my goal to all the defenders of Ukraine
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Shakhtar midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk about the charity game against Ajax, his goal, parting with family and motivation at the match of the Shakhtar Global Tour for Peace in Ukraine
– Very good opponent. I would like to have more matches like this, because it is nice to play at such stadiums. When you see so many fans, you have a motivation to play better.
– What was the hardest thing in the match against Ajax?
– Ajax is good in playing with ball; the team is at a decent level. It is hard to win the ball in such matches, you should appreciate it especially.
– What instructions did you have for the match? Was it hard to follow them?
– I think were able to follow the instructions. Of course, not everything went smoothly sometimes. But the main idea was to ensure quick transition from defense to attack and we were successful.
– Despite the friendly match status, describe your emotions after scoring a goal?
– I feel that I am on the right way; that hard work is always converted to success.
– Did you have a feeling that you can score before the game?
– I always play matches thinking about goal. I know that the team will benefit from it and we will be closer to our victory. I did not think a lot about necessity of scoring, I just did my job.
– Who did you dedicated your goal to?
– I dedicated my goal to all the defenders of Ukraine, because they deserve it like no other. If this goal and this game evoked emotions among our defenders and all Ukrainians, then we do everything right and are on the right way. Also I dedicate this goal to my parents, whom I haven't seen for a long time, and my favorite cat.
– For how long you haven't seen your parents?
– For a very long time, six months for sure.
– When you plan to visit them?
– I think as soon as I return to Ukraine.
– There were names of Ukrainian cities suffered from the war on each player’s shirt. Which one was on your shirt?
– Mykolaiv.
– Do you have any associations with this city?
– I would like to say that today I have one association: you worry about every city, whether it is Kyiv, Mykolaiv or Odesa. It is all about Ukraine and our people.
– Why do you think charity matches are important now?
– First of all, we will be able to use all proceeds to help our defenders. Again, it is important to give positive emotions to our people.
– Did you feel support from Ukrainian people?
– Sure, I saw that many Ukrainians have come to support us. It was very nice, thank you!
– What was the hardest thing in the match against Ajax?
– Ajax is good in playing with ball; the team is at a decent level. It is hard to win the ball in such matches, you should appreciate it especially.
– What instructions did you have for the match? Was it hard to follow them?
– I think were able to follow the instructions. Of course, not everything went smoothly sometimes. But the main idea was to ensure quick transition from defense to attack and we were successful.
– Despite the friendly match status, describe your emotions after scoring a goal?
– I feel that I am on the right way; that hard work is always converted to success.
– Did you have a feeling that you can score before the game?
– I always play matches thinking about goal. I know that the team will benefit from it and we will be closer to our victory. I did not think a lot about necessity of scoring, I just did my job.
– Who did you dedicated your goal to?
– I dedicated my goal to all the defenders of Ukraine, because they deserve it like no other. If this goal and this game evoked emotions among our defenders and all Ukrainians, then we do everything right and are on the right way. Also I dedicate this goal to my parents, whom I haven't seen for a long time, and my favorite cat.
– For how long you haven't seen your parents?
– For a very long time, six months for sure.
– When you plan to visit them?
– I think as soon as I return to Ukraine.
– There were names of Ukrainian cities suffered from the war on each player’s shirt. Which one was on your shirt?
– Mykolaiv.
– Do you have any associations with this city?
– I would like to say that today I have one association: you worry about every city, whether it is Kyiv, Mykolaiv or Odesa. It is all about Ukraine and our people.
– Why do you think charity matches are important now?
– First of all, we will be able to use all proceeds to help our defenders. Again, it is important to give positive emotions to our people.
– Did you feel support from Ukrainian people?
– Sure, I saw that many Ukrainians have come to support us. It was very nice, thank you!