Midfielder Kyrylo Pashko, who scored one of Dynamo’s three goals against Shakhtar in the UPL-2 match, shared his impressions of the game.
- Matches against Shakhtar are always very intense. What was your mindset going into this important encounter?
- We always approach every match with the highest level of motivation because we understand that the most important thing is to get three points and win, as our highest goal is to become champions. Therefore, it makes no difference to us who our opponent is – Shakhtar or any other team.
- This time, the match took place ahead of the first teams’ encounter, and it was already not the team's first match this week. Did you have enough time to fully recover and prepare?
- Of course, there are no problems with that. In fact, it does not really matter to us whether the next match takes place in three days or in a week.
- You scored two goals in a short period of time in the first half. Did that give you additional confidence?
- Of course, goals always give the whole team more confidence.
- You have now scored in three consecutive matches. How would you assess your progress and goalscoring form? What do the coaches say?
- Goals are goals, but the most important thing is that we win matches and follow the coaches' instructions.
- In the previous match, you scored a goal and Supriaha scored as well. The same happened this time. Do you have a special understanding with Vlad?
- Yes, and I would like to single out Vlad – he is undoubtedly the leader of our team, and I am extremely happy that he is scoring goals. As for my own goals, they are simply an added bonus.
- After this victory, you drew level with Shakhtar on points, although the Miners have a game in hand. Do you think this was one of the key matches in the title race?
- The main thing is to keep winning. As I said, we have the highest objectives – to become champions.
