Midfielder of Kyiv’s "Dynamo" Oleksandr Pikhalyonok commented on the match result against RFSh (1:0) in the 8th round of the Europa League on the broadcaster’s air.
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok— A very tough match. A difficult field, like on ice skates, we were sliding on it, no studs helped. The opponent defended with a low block, and on such a field, it was very hard to break through their defense. Thank God we managed to score at the end of the game and bring it to victory.
— What did the coaches change during the break?
— They pointed out our mistakes, and we became sharper in attack.
— What mistakes specifically?
— We played a lot sideways and backward, and we didn’t open up into spaces enough. We needed to play more through the flanks, as the goal actually came from.
— How important is the goal for you?
— Very important psychologically. I missed a lot, over two months. Even the fans were asking: when? It became sad. But I didn’t give up, I kept working. In Istanbul, I assisted, today I scored, the team won, and that’s the most important thing. When I celebrated, I looked at the scoreboard—76th minute, just like my number. So, I think it coincided (laughs).
