Brewers' goalkeeper Artem Kichak became one of the authors of Obolon's sensational victory over Dynamo Kyiv. The 34-year-old goalkeeper played zero in an important match, making a couple of incredible saves at the end of the game.
Artem Kichak. Photo: fc.obolon.ua- Artem, congratulations on the victory in the cup match. Since 2010 Obolon has not beaten Dynamo in official matches. What is the price of this victory?
- The price is big. We rewrote history by beating Dynamo. And we qualified for the quarterfinals, where we have never been before. Therefore, the price of the victory is very high.
- Evaluating the match protocol, we saw a big rotation in the starting lineup of Obolon compared to the game in the championship. It was unclear what to expect from your team...
- Yes, the coaching staff made a rotation. Already on Friday we leave for Uzhgorod. It is impossible to play all the matches with one squad. Everyone tries at trainings, everyone gives their best. And everyone saw that the guys used their chance.
- In what component of the game did Obolon surpass Dynamo?
- In desire, for sure. Everyone knows the skill of Dynamo players. Class does not always allow to win on the football field. Before the starting whistle we gathered in a circle on the pitch and told each other that we have nothing to lose. We play for each other, even when we make mistakes.
- What did you think about when Sergei Sukhanov scored a goal?
- Before that I saw that they wanted to change him. At the moment of the shot I thought that Sergey had the last chance in the game. He had to hit the goal, which he did. Well done!
- In the end of the game Dynamo strongly pressed Obolon and created several dangerous moments at your goal. How did you make the save when you kicked the ball from the goal line?
- It is a usual goalkeeping job. You had to take the right position. To be honest, the ball could have gone into the goal. But I managed to kick it away.
- What was the most interesting thing that happened in the locker room of Obolon after the final whistle?
- There were victorious emotions. The club president came in and congratulated the guys. Bonuses? I think they will be. There will be no weekends.
- Who would you like to face in the quarter-finals of the Ukrainian Cup?
- I don`t care who to play with. If they trust me to play, I will play at the level. And who will play in Obolon's goal in Uzhgorod will be decided by our head coach. I am always ready.
