Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Andriy Yarmolenko commented on his team's 0-1 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk in the 28th round of the Ukrainian Premier League match that took place in Lviv today.
Andrii Yarmolenko. Photo by Yurii Yuriev- In the first half it was an absolutely even game. As for the penalty, I'm not sure there was one. I haven't watched the moment yet, but Vivcharenko said that the ball first hit him in the chest and then in the arm. According to modern interpretations of the rules, it was not a penalty. But this moment needs to be reviewed.
- What happened at the end of the match? Did the Brazilians get a bit excited?
- It's football, it's emotions. I think that the fans missed such emotions, when no one wanted to concede. Everyone had emotions - the Brazilians, the Ukrainians... This is a normal story for football.
- After the match, you hugged Dyachuk. It was his first match, and you have played many similar games.
- Max is a good boy, he gave his all on the pitch. After the match, it's sometimes hard to control yourself when you have no strength left. It's good that he listened to his seniors and didn't do anything unnecessary after the final whistle.
Today we didn't deserve to lose, we gave it our all, and it was an interesting game.
- Why didn't you start in the line-up?
- This is a question for the head coach, he chooses the line-up and tactics for the game. I have repeatedly said that I will play as long as the coaching staff gives me time. It doesn't matter if it's 10 minutes or 90 minutes, but I will go out and give my best on the field.
- Is this not due to medical reasons?
- No, everything is fine in this regard.
