Alexander Kucher: Shakhtar is a maximalistic team

04-09-10 21:03:26

 After a friendly match between Rapid Bucharest and Shakhtar Donetsk the players answered the reporters' questions:

Vyacheslav Shevchuk:

- Today's opponent is a typical Romanian team with the players of decent technical ability, which is now in a good form.

- You conceded a goal in the final minutes of the first half, but in the second half you were quick to come back and then you took the lead. What has given you confidence?
- We have had many moments in the first half, controlled the game but could not convert our goal scoring opportunities.

Artem Tetenko:

- Artem, how well do you feel you entered the game?
- I think I played reasonably well. The most important thing was that I realized at that moment that I should not worry. I tried to show my best and we got a positive result.

- Is the match against such team as Rapid a good experience before the games in the Champions League?
- Of course! I would like to acknowledge the support of Rapid’s fans. It was a very pleasant atmosphere in today’s match.

- Do you consider the final score fair?
- Yes. We controlled the game all the way through the match. It was the end of the match when the hosts managed to sharpen the game a little. That was obvious they did not want to loose on their own pitch.

Alexander Kucher:

- Sasha, congratulations on your goal. Share your emotions with us.
- Thank you! We were taking a corner – kick. Jadson passed to Adriano, who drilled a cross, I ran to the near post and then I was on the ball…

- Does a victory in a friendly fixture bring the same satisfaction as in an official match?
- Obviously every win adds confidence. Shakhtar is a maximalistic team and that makes us win in every game despite of its status.

- What was you impressed by in Romania?
- We were very warmly welcomed at the airport especially Mircea Lucescu, who is a very respected person in his country.

FC Shakhtar
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