Dnipro-1 defender Denys Miroshnychenko commented for UPL TV on the 3-1 victory over Shakhtar in the match of the 14th round of the Ukrainian championship.
Denys Miroshnychenko (photo: scdnipro1.com.ua)- The mood is great, we beat Shakhtar and went into the FIFA pause in first position. And in general, we played well during this period of 6 matches, winning 5. So everyone in the team is happy.
- In the match against the Miners, you conceded a quick goal and were inferior in the first half. However, did it break you psychologically?
- Yes, objectively, in the first half they were stronger, faster and made better decisions. It was difficult, but the conceded goal did not break us. We had a plan and we followed it. Plus, the standard helped, we scored, it gave us confidence.
- You assisted Sarapiy in the first goal...
- We rehearse all this in training - who runs where, where we pass. We knew that Shakhtar play in zones when they have set pieces. So we needed to pass it well and run well. That's how it worked out. This is the second time Edik Sarapiy and I have had such a moment - we had a similar one with Panathinaikos, a similar goal. It's a good connection.
- Did you make any adjustments during the break?
- No, on the contrary, we stressed that we should play as we had agreed and planned before the game - calm with the ball. We tried to impose our game, to combine.
- In the second half, you did not allow Shakhtar to create any really dangerous chances. In fact, you played against them like they did against Barcelona.
- We watched this match and their league matches. We were preparing, we knew their strengths. I think in this game we managed to neutralise this and demonstrate our best qualities.
- What was the key factor in the victory?
- Goals. I think all three of our goals were great. Whoever scores more wins.
- Who was the best player of the match?
- It would be wrong to give anyone a mention. Everyone who makes efforts for the team: both at the club and at the base - all together and achieved the result.
