Midfielder Shakhtar Fred spoke about the victory over Roma and his goal.

Donetsk club managed to win a strong-willed victory in Kharkov in the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. The second ball of the "miners" a tremendous free-kick scored by Fred.

"Now the main thing is the victory of our great team over another great team!" Roma is a very strong opponent, who brought us a lot of problems in the first half. But in the second half we showed our game, achieved the desired result and completed the match with a magnificent victory, "- quotes Fred's official website of the Miner.

Fred also shared his impressions of the scoring goal.

"I've tried in previous matches, but, unfortunately, I did not manage to differ. Happy that in such an important match it was with a free kick scored the winning goal. I dedicated it to my bride, with whom we are soon going to get married. She is always there and supports me.

I also dedicated this goal to all the fans of Shakhtar who fantastically for us were ill and helped us very much. We all deserve this victory! ", - added the Brazilian.

The return match between the teams will be held on March 13.