Oleksandriya striker and Shakhtar's hat-trick scorer Oleksandr Filippov gave an exclusive commentary to the Dnipryanyn Telegram channel after the victory.
Oleksandr Filippov (photo: fco.com.ua)- Oleksandr, congratulations on your victory, what emotions and impressions did you have from this match?
- Thank you very much, of course, I have only pleasant impressions. At first, not everything went well, but it's good that we were able to turn the tide of the game and snatch such an important victory for our fans. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all Ukrainians on today's holiday, Independence Day.
- How did you manage to make such a comeback after a bad first half ?
- We won due to the team and our character, due to the fact that we go out on the field and play for each other, and it is good that this helped us to get a positive result today.
- Before the first goal, it was noticeable that Oleksandriya were pressing the defenders and the goalkeeper, was it the coach's instruction?
- Yes, of course, we understood that a team like Shakhtar should not be given freedom of movement and space, should not be allowed to breathe freely, at first we did not succeed, but I am glad that during the break we made adjustments to our game and eventually achieved such an important victory.
- At the moment of the third goal, when you ran to the opponent's goal, how did you feel?
- It was very difficult, at first I was very surprised to see the free zone and the failure of Shakhtar's defense, but I am happy that it happened and I managed to score three goals.
- What would you like to say to the whole of Ukraine today in honor of the holiday. You are a hero today.
- I am not a hero, the heroes are those who are now defending our country. I would like to congratulate the whole of Ukraine and all Ukrainians on Independence Day and wish everyone a peaceful sky, health, happiness, inspiration and all the best!
