Victory will allow us to believe in ourselves
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Shakhtar women’s team head coach Roman Zaiev commented on the winning clash with Vorskla
– We did not expect such a result, but miracles happen sometimes. When preparing for the match, we decided that everything will happen as you plan if you stay cool-headed. We played defensively and tried to attack, it didn't always work out, but once it did and it led to a goal, I'm happy.
– You made two forced substitutions during the match, what is known about the condition of the players?
– We will know the result of the injury after the examinations. It's a pity that it turned out this way, it does not add any optimism. Currently, we have many injured footballers undergoing rehabilitation.
– You guaranteed the right to be in the group of champions in the second stage trough this match.
– The minimum task for the team was to get to the top six. We did not expect three points in the match against Vorskla, so we were more focused on the game of the last round against Ladomyr. We are glad that everything was decided today.
– Will the victory motivate the team?
– Victory will allow us to believe in ourselves and play more confidently against the experienced opponents. With a certain psychological preparation, everything is possible, the score of the meeting proved that the result can be achieved with the minimum number of opportunities.
– What did you say to the girls after the break?
– Stick to the plan and be focused in the penalty area, but not too close to your own goal. We understood that Vorskla will make deliveries and try to get through the defence line.
– You made two forced substitutions during the match, what is known about the condition of the players?
– We will know the result of the injury after the examinations. It's a pity that it turned out this way, it does not add any optimism. Currently, we have many injured footballers undergoing rehabilitation.
– You guaranteed the right to be in the group of champions in the second stage trough this match.
– The minimum task for the team was to get to the top six. We did not expect three points in the match against Vorskla, so we were more focused on the game of the last round against Ladomyr. We are glad that everything was decided today.
– Will the victory motivate the team?
– Victory will allow us to believe in ourselves and play more confidently against the experienced opponents. With a certain psychological preparation, everything is possible, the score of the meeting proved that the result can be achieved with the minimum number of opportunities.
– What did you say to the girls after the break?
– Stick to the plan and be focused in the penalty area, but not too close to your own goal. We understood that Vorskla will make deliveries and try to get through the defence line.