Shakhtar defender Yukhym Konoplya commented on the result of the game against Dynamo Kyiv in the 22nd round of the Ukrainian championship.
Yukhym Konoply (photo: shakhtar.com)- I think both teams were very charged up for the game. The match was very intense. There were not many chances created by the two teams as there was a lot of struggle. Evaluating the entire match, I can say that both Shakhtar and Dynamo deserved to score points today.
- Why did the players in such top-notch teams, which have strong performers, create a minimum of chances?
- I think the key factor is the quality of the pitch. Everyone saw its condition, it did not allow us to play the kind of football we love.
- Yukhym, how would you assess your game, since you missed several rounds due to injury?
- I had time to heal my injury. I didn't play badly today. I think the experts will evaluate my game, but I don't think I played badly in the classic.
- Is the fight for the championship gold still ahead?
- Of course. It would have been the same if we had won against Dynamo. We can't give points to anyone.
- Yukhym, which club? - "Dnipro-1 and Zorya, do you consider a competitor for Shakhtar, based on the quality of their play?
- Zorya have reached their peak, they are in very good shape now. It will be difficult with everyone.
