FC Dynamo Kyiv halfback Vladyslav Kabayev has commented upon the win against FC Livyi Bereh (2:0).
- This is the third consecutive clean sheet for Dynamo. How important is that?
- I think it’s about mentality. If you don’t concede you get more confident. I guess our assistant coach Serhii Fedorov is happy about it.
- Oleksandria also won their game. Everyone’s talking about Dynamo competition against Shakhtar, but it seems like Oleksandria are your actual competitors in the battle for the title…
- Congrats to them. It would be great if Oleksandria and Shakhtar were losing points, but this is football. We feel they’re right behind us, but we’re focused on our performances. Oleksandria play quality football, but we’re Dynamo. We always aim to win the league and the Cup.
- Next is a tough away game in Kryvyi Rih, considering recent events in the city…
- I don’t think one can be ready for that. We saw all that and it gives us shivers… The game will be intense. They have really good team and coach. Anyway, every game is important at this point.
- You’ve mentioned Yurii Vernydub. You’re quite familiar with his methods…
- His teams are always aggressive and motivated. I know this coach. The game will be interesting. So far we need to have some rest, analyze the match against Livyi Bereh and get ready for Kryvbas.
- In the Ukrainian Cup semifinal you’ll face the First League side Bukovyna. Do you consider yourselves lucky?
- I don’t think we’re lucky. It’s not that uncommon that lower leagues sides succeed, like in Germany. As I’ve said, we’re Dynamo, so we aim to win every game. It doesn’t matter who our opponents are.
