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The head coach of Donetsk Shakhtar Arda Turan commented on the victory of his team over Ilves (6-0) in the first match of the Starting Round of the League of Europe.

“Everywhere in the world it is not easy to win with a score of 6: 0, so I congratulate my team from the sincere heart.

This is a wonderful opening of the season. It was not easy to train so hard because of such hot weather conditions. It was not easy to win, but players made it. I am very satisfied with the account, but some aspects still need to be improved. However, I am inspired by the result.

Of course, Brazilian football players have excellent potential, but not only they, but also Ukrainians. Sudakov, Ocheretko – all were wonderful today, acted unsurpassed. I am very happy with the whole team.

For players to develop their potential, we will give them a hint in which direction to them to move. For example, it is already noticeable on the goals when we are driving on the ball and scoring, but above all they have to defend themselves and they did it well. They have excellent quality, but they still need to improve.

We are still getting ready for the season – we will be in the best form in the second game. If you wear Shakhtar T-shirt, you have to be on the top level in every game. However, under such conditions, the match will be a good workout and preparation for the next matches, “Turan said on UPL TV.

Earlier, after the match, the Miners’ havbek shared after the match.