The coach praised the second half
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Shakhtar midfielder Artem Bondarenko shared his impressions of the winning game vs Obolon (4-0)
– Artem, congratulations on the victory! What will be your general comment?
– We are very happy that we were able to win because, as you know, matches after the Champions League are difficult. And now we faced difficult opponents: Obolon operate with five defenders, and it was important for us to score a quick goal to open the game.
– As for a quick goal, what is the key, in your opinion? After all, the assist from Vinicius Tobias with a “scissors” was truly a masterpiece, but the final moment in your performance deserves special attention.
– Well, there was a Brazil-Ukraine link-up. Indeed, Tobi did such a trick, and I'm glad I managed to finish, so it worked out.
– Have you practised something similar before, maybe after training sessions? After all, it was very spectacular.
– We didn't practise, but I know that he can do something like that, so I ran there and waited for a miracle.
– So you immediately understood that you should be in that place?
– I understood that I had to run there, yes.
– How is the transition from the Champions League to the domestic league?
– I think all the guys understand that we gain confidence in the Champions League through these matches, and that these are also extremely important for our tournament standing, which needs a bit of improvement. Therefore, I think there is nothing complicated in this: all the guys are professionals, they understand everything.
– What did the coach say after the match and how were the scorers congratulated?
– The scorers were not congratulated, but Alaa was congratulated on his debut – we are very happy for him. He is such a hard worker and deserved this debut, that's why we congratulated him so warmly and we are all happy for him. And the coach said that he was proud of us, that it was a tough game. He praised the second half, criticized the first a bit, but overall he was satisfied.
– And final. What do you think was the highlight of this match?
– Let it be just a victory – 4-0. It was important for us to win like that.
– We are very happy that we were able to win because, as you know, matches after the Champions League are difficult. And now we faced difficult opponents: Obolon operate with five defenders, and it was important for us to score a quick goal to open the game.
– As for a quick goal, what is the key, in your opinion? After all, the assist from Vinicius Tobias with a “scissors” was truly a masterpiece, but the final moment in your performance deserves special attention.
– Well, there was a Brazil-Ukraine link-up. Indeed, Tobi did such a trick, and I'm glad I managed to finish, so it worked out.
– Have you practised something similar before, maybe after training sessions? After all, it was very spectacular.
– We didn't practise, but I know that he can do something like that, so I ran there and waited for a miracle.
– So you immediately understood that you should be in that place?
– I understood that I had to run there, yes.
– How is the transition from the Champions League to the domestic league?
– I think all the guys understand that we gain confidence in the Champions League through these matches, and that these are also extremely important for our tournament standing, which needs a bit of improvement. Therefore, I think there is nothing complicated in this: all the guys are professionals, they understand everything.
– What did the coach say after the match and how were the scorers congratulated?
– The scorers were not congratulated, but Alaa was congratulated on his debut – we are very happy for him. He is such a hard worker and deserved this debut, that's why we congratulated him so warmly and we are all happy for him. And the coach said that he was proud of us, that it was a tough game. He praised the second half, criticized the first a bit, but overall he was satisfied.
– And final. What do you think was the highlight of this match?
– Let it be just a victory – 4-0. It was important for us to win like that.