We are preparing to put up a fight
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Shakhtar women’s team are getting ready for the final matches of the first stage of the Vyshcha League
On Tuesday, March 10, Shakhtar footballers trained at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve. They started with aerobic work, then moved on to ball exercises, working in squares and focusing on the final phase of the attack. At the end, the coaching staff organised a small-sided game for the squad within a limited part of the pitch.
Anastasiia Druzhchenko, forward:
– We are preparing to put up a fight against our next opponents. Right now, we are working on the finishing aspect, tactics and physical preparation.
– The decisive matches of the first stage of the Vyshcha League are coming up – against Metalist 1925 and Kryvbas. What are your expectations for these encounters and what do you know about the opponents?
– Without a doubt, we want to take the maximum points from these games. We have certain tasks and goals, so we are mentally prepared. Metalist 1925 are a very good team with an excellent selection of players, but I believe that we can play against anyone. Kryvbas are a promising squad with young footballers who will only get stronger in the future. We respect our opponents and are preparing for our meetings with them.
– In your debut match for Shakhtar, you scored a brace. How important are these goals for you and can it be said that you’ve already adapted?
– These goals are important, especially as one of them was scored in the very first minute. I want to thank the team for their support, as the girls really helped make it happen. As for adaptation – everything is going well, and I’m ready to keep progressing and adjusting to the team’s style of play.
The highlights from training session are in the photo gallery.
We remind that Shakhtar women’s team will face Metalist 1925 in Shchaslyve on Thursday, March 12, at 12:30.
Anastasiia Druzhchenko, forward:
– We are preparing to put up a fight against our next opponents. Right now, we are working on the finishing aspect, tactics and physical preparation.
– The decisive matches of the first stage of the Vyshcha League are coming up – against Metalist 1925 and Kryvbas. What are your expectations for these encounters and what do you know about the opponents?
– Without a doubt, we want to take the maximum points from these games. We have certain tasks and goals, so we are mentally prepared. Metalist 1925 are a very good team with an excellent selection of players, but I believe that we can play against anyone. Kryvbas are a promising squad with young footballers who will only get stronger in the future. We respect our opponents and are preparing for our meetings with them.
– In your debut match for Shakhtar, you scored a brace. How important are these goals for you and can it be said that you’ve already adapted?
– These goals are important, especially as one of them was scored in the very first minute. I want to thank the team for their support, as the girls really helped make it happen. As for adaptation – everything is going well, and I’m ready to keep progressing and adjusting to the team’s style of play.
The highlights from training session are in the photo gallery.
We remind that Shakhtar women’s team will face Metalist 1925 in Shchaslyve on Thursday, March 12, at 12:30.
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