Overwhelmed with joy after defeating Spartak, Dynamo footballers talked to the press people postmatch.
Andriy Nesmachnyy, Dynamo defender
“We played really reliably today, with no gaps in the defense and all of us doing our parts. We did well both defensively and offensively. Pre-game, we agreed that not conceding a goal is crucial, as there will always be a scoring opportunity. Yuriy Semin said we should focus on counter attacks”.
Serhiy Rebrov, Dynamo midfielder
“The arrival of the new coach affected our game deeply. We made not a 100, but 200 percent commitment. The victory is important, in the first line, psychologically. Now we will carry on with the training sessions in buoyant mood”.
Denys Dedechko, Dynamo midfielder
“I played only some ten minutes. It is not enough to get immerse into the game. As onlooker, I think my teammates did their job greatly. Do we work on fast switch from defense to counter attack at the trainings? Yes. Amongst others, it is one of the items on our training agenda”.
Ayila Yussuf, Dynamo defender
“Although we got a well deserved victory, I must admit playing central defender is not my favorite position. The last time I was deployed that way goes back to the times when I played in the Nigerian league. But it is the coach’s decision and I have to follow it. I will just have to work on my defensive skills”.
Oleksandr Shovkovskyy, Dynamo goalkeeper
“Did I feel comfortable playing with the new defensive duo? All the team played well, including the defense. So my answer is positive by all means. With our fitness level far from its high, it was our character that pushed us through”/
