Team Andrey Shevchenko was able to defeat the future participant of the World Cup in Russia - the national team of Japan.

Striker of the national team of Ukraine Yevgeny Konoplyanka commented on the victory over the national team of Japan.

"The mood is excellent. Any victory adds positive emotions. That's why we are all happy. Especially, at Rusik hundredth game. Not everyone can surpass such a figure. Therefore, I sincerely congratulate him. This Man with a capital letter - not only in terms of football "- quoted Konoplyanki TV channel Football.

"In the first our goal was a ricochet, so Yarik Rakitsky was lucky, but I'm very happy for him, because this is also a good friend of mine. I'm happy for everyone, who will score, anyway - it will be a ricochet or a simple goal, or a masterpiece. Goal is a goal. We won, and it's super ".

"I know that his health is recovering. He begins to train independently - this is already a success. Everything goes according to plan. I wish him a speedy recovery. I hope he will continue to show good football ".