Oleksandr Pikhalenok: "It could have been quite possible to fly into the hospital somewhere"

Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Oleksandr Pikhalenok commented on the result of the match with LNZ in the 5th round of the Ukrainian championship on the air of the broadcaster.

- The victory was minimal, but we had the initiative, could have scored more, but only one goal and a slippery slope until the final whistle. LNZ had shots, set pieces, and could have scored somewhere. Therefore, we had to score the second or third goal and close the game.

- What exactly was missing for the second goal ?

- If the coach shouted "Faster", it means that I probably lacked pace somewhere. Although there were moments: I could have scored in both the first and second halves - but, unfortunately, I failed. This is football, and it's good that we managed to get three points.

- What can you say about the fans who filled the stands?

- It's a thrill to play with the fans. I don't know how many people were there today - probably around two thousand. And it's a real thrill. When the stands are empty, it's a completely different atmosphere. Today we were very well supported, so thank you for your support. This victory is, of course, for them.

- A busy period is ahead - matches for the national team, in the league, in the Europa League. Have you talked about this within the team, about rotation, for example?

- Of course, we have a lot of skilled players in our team, there are two or three players for each position, all of whom are of a high level. So, of course, there will be rotation.