The victory was well deserved
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Comments from Shakhtar women’s team head coach Roman Zaiev after the victory over Kolos
– Considering that we were neighbours in the table and had the opportunity to overtake Kolos, we naturally prepared the team to do everything possible. After the previous rounds, we tried to convey to the players the importance of this fixture and they understood it. This match was a matter of principle for several reasons. I’m happy for the girls – they gave everything, and the victory was well deserved.
– Given the results, do the team currently lack stability?
– Confidence. We need to understand that in order to stay at the top of the table in the long term, we must approach every match properly. Moreover, there are no and will be no easy games, especially in the top five. Commitment and concentration are key factors, and only in that case can we achieve something. I also want to emphasise that confidence comes after victories – in yourself, in your actions and in the team as a whole. That is why matches like this help us believe in ourselves and in our ability to handle serious challenges in the future.
– Given the results, do the team currently lack stability?
– Confidence. We need to understand that in order to stay at the top of the table in the long term, we must approach every match properly. Moreover, there are no and will be no easy games, especially in the top five. Commitment and concentration are key factors, and only in that case can we achieve something. I also want to emphasise that confidence comes after victories – in yourself, in your actions and in the team as a whole. That is why matches like this help us believe in ourselves and in our ability to handle serious challenges in the future.