You have to score to win matches like this
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk reflects on the defeat to Sporting CP (0-1) on the Champions League league phase MD4
– Unfortunately, the desired result wasn't achieved. How would you assess the performance?
– We were in the game and were no worse than our opponents. We lost, so there are no excuses. You have to score to win matches like this. It's disappointing to lose, I don't know what to say. Another frustrating defeat.
– As you mentioned, Shakhtar had a lot of possession, especially in the first half, but didn't manage many shots. What do you think the team were lacking?
– Finishing, first and foremost. If we don't score, it will be difficult to have any real ambitions or dreams at this level. We need to work on our finishing. Perhaps something is missing. It's good that we're playing well at this level, but you don't get any points for that. We need to learn our lessons and keep working.
– Sporting CP didn't create many dangerous chances in front of our goal, but they managed to score. How did you see that incident from your position?
– It came out of nothing. A momentary lapse in concentration that cost us dearly. You could say it was a game decided by the first mistake, and unfortunately, we were the ones who conceded.
– The result was disappointing, but there were plenty of our fans at Stamford Bridge. What would you like to say to them?
– I would like to say a big thank you for your support! We could hear you and you help us a lot. We will do our best to produce better results in our upcoming matches. We know you come to see us win, but unfortunately, we lost this time.
– We were in the game and were no worse than our opponents. We lost, so there are no excuses. You have to score to win matches like this. It's disappointing to lose, I don't know what to say. Another frustrating defeat.
– As you mentioned, Shakhtar had a lot of possession, especially in the first half, but didn't manage many shots. What do you think the team were lacking?
– Finishing, first and foremost. If we don't score, it will be difficult to have any real ambitions or dreams at this level. We need to work on our finishing. Perhaps something is missing. It's good that we're playing well at this level, but you don't get any points for that. We need to learn our lessons and keep working.
– Sporting CP didn't create many dangerous chances in front of our goal, but they managed to score. How did you see that incident from your position?
– It came out of nothing. A momentary lapse in concentration that cost us dearly. You could say it was a game decided by the first mistake, and unfortunately, we were the ones who conceded.
– The result was disappointing, but there were plenty of our fans at Stamford Bridge. What would you like to say to them?
– I would like to say a big thank you for your support! We could hear you and you help us a lot. We will do our best to produce better results in our upcoming matches. We know you come to see us win, but unfortunately, we lost this time.