I dedicate the goals to Valerii Bondar – he lost a bet to me
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Shakhtar midfielder Artem Bondarenko shared his impressions of the victory over Inhulets (4-1)
– Artem, congratulations on the victory! How can you analyse the match against Inhulets and what can you say about your brace?
– In short, the first half was quite difficult, like in the previous match against Inhulets, and in the second one they got a little tired, and we managed to exploit our advantage more easily. In general, I really want to express my respect and give credit to the opponent, because the team really try to play football, press – that deserves respect. As for the two goals, I am happy that I was able to score. It is important for me.
– Who do you dedicate this brace to?
– Of course, to my family. And I want to dedicate it to Valerii Bondar.
– Why Bondar?
– Well, I promised him that I would score a certain number of goals in the season, and I kept my promise.
– What next, if you kept your promise? Was there some kind of bet?
– There was a bet, our team know about it, so Valera will not be able to get away with it anymore.
– A winning score, but Shakhtar also conceded today. What do you think is the reason for this goal?
– As I said, Inhulets attacked pretty well and caused us trouble in the first half. We conceded – it happened. But they really had a lot of chances.
– There are a lot of rumours now that you will be called up to the Ukraine national team. How do you react and do you dream of going to the national team?
– Yes, I have read such rumours, I do not know anything for sure myself, but, of course, I dream about it. If I get called up, I will gladly go. It is the dream of every boy who starts playing football as a child – to go to the national team, so I am excited and looking forward for it to happen.
– In short, the first half was quite difficult, like in the previous match against Inhulets, and in the second one they got a little tired, and we managed to exploit our advantage more easily. In general, I really want to express my respect and give credit to the opponent, because the team really try to play football, press – that deserves respect. As for the two goals, I am happy that I was able to score. It is important for me.
– Who do you dedicate this brace to?
– Of course, to my family. And I want to dedicate it to Valerii Bondar.
– Why Bondar?
– Well, I promised him that I would score a certain number of goals in the season, and I kept my promise.
– What next, if you kept your promise? Was there some kind of bet?
– There was a bet, our team know about it, so Valera will not be able to get away with it anymore.
– A winning score, but Shakhtar also conceded today. What do you think is the reason for this goal?
– As I said, Inhulets attacked pretty well and caused us trouble in the first half. We conceded – it happened. But they really had a lot of chances.
– There are a lot of rumours now that you will be called up to the Ukraine national team. How do you react and do you dream of going to the national team?
– Yes, I have read such rumours, I do not know anything for sure myself, but, of course, I dream about it. If I get called up, I will gladly go. It is the dream of every boy who starts playing football as a child – to go to the national team, so I am excited and looking forward for it to happen.