The miners guaranteed themselves a Euro-spring
Shakhtar defender Valery Bondar after the victory over Antwerp (1:0) in the fifth round of the Champions League, he emphasized that the goal at half-time was to play to zero.
“It was a very difficult field. Hamburg plays here, we play here. But I think everyone persevered and did everything to win.”
“During the break, the coach said that we had to keep a clean sheet.” That’s what we did. They didn’t let the opponent run away. The task was not to give chances, because this game was very important.”
“We always go into the match to play very high quality defense. Well done not only the defensive line, but first of all well done to our attacking players who started to put pressure. Many thanks to them.”
“The task for the European season has not yet been completed. There is a small dream that we want to make come true.”
Shakhtar are in third place in Group H. The miners guaranteed themselves participation in European competitions in the spring. The final place of Marino Pusic’s team, on which the further tournament (play-offs of the Champions League or Europa League) will depend, will be determined after the last round.
The Pitmen will play the final match of the 2023/24 Champions League group stage against Porto on December 13.
Source: Sportarena
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