Yukhym Konoplya: "The field at Dynamo Stadium did not allow us to play the kind of football we love"

Shakhtar defender Yukhym Konoplya commented on the result of the game against Dynamo Kyiv in the 22nd round of the Ukrainian championship.

- 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.