Olexandr SHOVKOVSKYI: “We realize that the way to gold is open”

Olexandr SHOVKOVSKYI: “We realize that the way to gold is open”

- There’s a five-point gap between us and Shakhtar five matches before the season end. We know that forthcoming games won’t be easy, but it’s all in our hands.

- Is this draw equivalent to win?

- That’s up to you to decide. We just know we must win every game.

- Don’t you think Arena-Lviv supported Dynamo?

- Arena-Lviv is a very hospitable stadium and it’s always a pleasure to perform here. Still when I’m on the field I don’t pay attention to surrounding atmosphere.

- Which game was more difficult – against Fiorentina or against Shakhtar?

- Those were different games, but both were difficult. The thing is we played outnumbered in Italy, which made preparation for the match against Shakhtar more complicated.

- Did you lay emphasis on counterattacks today?

- We know about Shakhtar strengths. One of them is attack. We tried not to give them space. In general I think we’ve succeeded in that. Donetsk side chances were results of our mistakes. We realize that we have what to work on and that the way to “gold” is open.

- Referee stopped the game really often. Was that fair? You had to calm Khacheridi down…

- Emotions are natural in such games. It was important not to get red cards.

- Lens and Kravets didn’t use good scoring chances. Were they just unlucky?

- I don’t think Dynamo were closer to victory. Both sides had chances. We played very carefully, but so did Shakhtar.

* photo by A. Kutsan

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