Shakhtar vs Vorskla: players’ opinion

28-02-15 20:14:47

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Players of the Donetsk team have reflected on the victory over Vorskla.

Alex Teixeira, Shakhtar’s midfielder:

- Today we had a good game, plus I managed to score in this match. Adriano assisted; he made a great pass to me. Luiz dispossessed the opponent, creating a goal-scoring opportunity. I would like to congratulate everyone on the victory! Although the match was very difficult. Poltava are still good and strong team. We knew that Vorskla could pose problems to us, and they really showed good football. Especially after the removal of Ordets. On the field, the lack of one player was felt. But we coped with that. I would like to congratulate Viktor Kovalenko on his debut in the Premier League. He's just a great player! I'm sure Viktor will bring many trophies to Shakhtar.

Vyacheslav Shevchuk, Shakhtar’s defender:

- Honestly, I do not know how I ran, joined the attack and scored. I had a temperature of 37 for two days; I returned to training only yesterday. And today I reached the opposing goal, jumped and netted a goal! Mister always demands that we, full backs, defend and attack. But the main thing is our common victory! Especially since Vorskla are a very good team, with which Shakhtar have always had hard matches. The Poltava side are physically strong and defend well. As for the sending-off of Ivan Ordets, I think the yellow card would have been enough. But it’s good that Oleksandr Kucher came on, we immediately got a positive outcome.

Viktor Kovalenko, Shakhtar’s midfielder:

- I am satisfied with my debut. I think I entered the game well; I didn’t worsen it. I even had a chance to score – it was a good opportunity, but the keeper made a great save. To be honest, I was eager to take to the pitch, I wanted to play very much. Mister told me to pull myself together and that I shouldn’t be nervous. I did so. I am very pleased that after the game the guys shook my hand and said ‘well done’.

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