“FC Dynamo Kyiv can reach the knock-out stage for the first time in this century”, - says the preview.
The head coach and players have summarized four matches played and shared their expectations of the decisive game against FC Porto.
Serhiy REBROV (head coach)
On reaching Champions League knock-out stage as Dynamo player: “It’s a great achievement to reach the Champions League quarterfinals or semifinals for Ukrainian team. I think we didn’t lose anything even though we were eventually defeated. We represented Ukraine and FC Dynamo Kyiv worthily and gladdened our supporters”.
On Dynamo current squad psychology: “I see the team’s ready, but taking the field they think they oppose much better players though I don’t see the difference. I guess it’s important to overcome the psychological barrier”.
Oleh HUSIEV (halfback):
On the dream of reaching the Champions League knock-out stage: “It has always been my dream. I’ve been featuring for Dynamo for so many years and we always lack one step to reach the Champions League knock-out stage”.
On return to the tournament after the break: “We didn’t take part in this competition for several seasons and we are glad to be back. I think we represent Ukraine worthily”.
On current situation in the group: “The situation isn’t too bad. Still it would have been better if we defeated out opponents in Kyiv”.
On the forthcoming game in Portugal: “We realize that our horizons in this tournament depend upon this game and it’s all in our hands”.
Andriy YARMOLENKO (attacking midfielder):
On achievements in current Champions League season: “We do our best in every match. In some games we were just a bit unlucky”.
On the defeat against Chelsea FC in London: “Of course we’re upset as we lost late in the game. Still that’s not a big deal. One must be able to find something positive even in defeats”.
On chances of the team in the competition: “We believe in each other and we believe we can do it. We have good players and coaching staff. I think if we demonstrate worthy football we’ll succeed”.
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