Dnipro-1 forward Artem Dovbik shared his impressions of the match with Apollon (3:1) in the Conference League.
Artem Dovbik- Artem, does your achievement say that the return of the scorer happened?
- You can say that, but I would like to note the whole team, which played a very good match. Everyone played at a very high level, and I only put points in the episodes.
- How easy was it to feel that the game was easy, especially in the first half?
“Maybe the impression was made that the game was easy, but in fact it was hard. The heat forced them to adapt to weather conditions. But in general, we fulfilled the game plan. We scored two quick goals, then another one in the locker room - after that we were able to exhale a little.
- You couldn't finish the match. Is the replacement related to the fatigue accumulated during this difficult period of the season? And how do you feel now?
- Yes, I had a cramp, because of it I could not continue the match. But now everything is fine, I am recovering.
- How important is it that the team during the war has the opportunity to play at the international level?
- It is really very important to show the whole world what is happening now in Ukraine. We are all worried, following the exploits of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Separately, I would like to show great respect to our soldiers from the Dnepr-1 battalion, who protect us and defend our country.
- Right now you are going to the national team. With what thoughts?
- It is always a pleasure to return to the national team, so the mood is good. Now there will be a tough flight and three tough games, so the setting is accordingly serious.
