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Shakhtar’s headmaster made his comment after obtaining the Cup of Ukraine.
Marino Pushich, Shakhtar.com May 14 2025, 23:22
Shakhtar – Dynamo Kyiv 1: 1 (6: 5 – Pen.) Video of the heads and a match review 14.05.2025
The specialist analyzed the confrontation, and also spoke about the judging and readiness of his wards for extra time.
“I have to describe the situation before the match the way it is: there was a special pressure on our team. Describing the course of events in the match, I will say that the first half was not in our favor. We missed the optional ball that had some moral influence on the players. It was very important that we were able to rebuild 12 The Cup draws, moreover, a hundred percent concentration required a series of penalties.
In fact, in a 120-minute confrontation, a lot of physical and concentration weigh a lot. I believe that today these factors were in our favor.
Judicial is part of the game. At the beginning of the match there were several episodes that I disagreed with the decisions of the referee. There were several violations that, in my opinion, demanded more attention from the referee. But I want to emphasize that when the arbitrators do their work well, I always try to thank them after the match. Today I believe that the arbitrator has done its work qualitatively. There were two or three very controversial points that caused my doubt, but it happened.
To replace Kauan Elias, it was coaching intuition. I gave some guidelines to the players who went out to replace and to him. I am very glad for him, because Kauan was able to give us some energy on the field. I want to point out all the players who came out. They deserve the highest praise, because they fit perfectly into the team rhythm. Viktor Zukanov, a young player, who I put in a very stressful situation, under high pressure, has proven himself well on his flank. But it is actually a gift for a player, because it is the best moment for growth, for its formation.
I am proud of both players of the starting warehouse and those who have replaced. They all deserved to compliments today.
I want to emphasize that football is a game for fans, which I am always happy to see in the stands. They bring pleasure from the game. It was nice to punch a penalty series near Shakhtar support. When the match goes into a penalty series, it is a very difficult emotional moment. I am proud of what determination and perseverance my players have discovered. Many of them wanted to punch a penalty, so I already made a decision as a coach, who and in what order it would punch.
We can really be called extracts, and we really prepared for such a possible scenario. I am glad how we prepared, and how the guys came to it, “Pushich added.
We will remind, for “orange-black” it is the 15th in the history of the Cup of Ukraine. Thanks to trophy, they will play in the Europa League 20125/26.