We did not leave Rukh any chances
Monday, April 8, 2024
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Shakhtar defender Yukhym Konoplia spoke about the victory over Rukh in the flash interview on UPL.TV after the match
– Shakhtar claimed a confident win. Did Rukh create no difficulties?
– There was a period of time when Rukh showed that they also know how to play if they have space and the ball. I liked their football.
– What happened in the second part of the first half when Shakhtar conceded a goal?
– After the two goals scored, we got flat because we pressed very well in the first 30 minutes, and I had a good chance that I didn't take. If we had managed to score, we would have closed the game in the first half, but it turned out the way it did. It was a bit difficult as Rukh stepped it up.
– Can we say that the third scored goal decided everything or was there an intrigue?
– Yes, of course, there was a moment when the score was 2-1, when Rukh could threaten. After the break, we rested and continued to act at the pace we started the game and did not leave Rukh any chances.
– If we compare playing against Rukh in the first and second stages, what has changed?
– I think that they have progressed as well as we have. We have more experience, while they have a very young team. I wish them success as I enjoyed their performance.
– The high physical readiness of the team is noticeable. How is it achieved?
– It is achieved through our training sessions, thanks to coaching and medical staff which recover players after matches, it gives results.
– There was a period of time when Rukh showed that they also know how to play if they have space and the ball. I liked their football.
– What happened in the second part of the first half when Shakhtar conceded a goal?
– After the two goals scored, we got flat because we pressed very well in the first 30 minutes, and I had a good chance that I didn't take. If we had managed to score, we would have closed the game in the first half, but it turned out the way it did. It was a bit difficult as Rukh stepped it up.
– Can we say that the third scored goal decided everything or was there an intrigue?
– Yes, of course, there was a moment when the score was 2-1, when Rukh could threaten. After the break, we rested and continued to act at the pace we started the game and did not leave Rukh any chances.
– If we compare playing against Rukh in the first and second stages, what has changed?
– I think that they have progressed as well as we have. We have more experience, while they have a very young team. I wish them success as I enjoyed their performance.
– The high physical readiness of the team is noticeable. How is it achieved?
– It is achieved through our training sessions, thanks to coaching and medical staff which recover players after matches, it gives results.