In the 16th round of the UPL Shakhtar unexpectedly lost points in a match with Lviv.

"Very difficult match. Lviv defended well. We had many moments that could be realized, always dominated, created chances, but lacked the right recent decisions.. In any case, showed themselves well, could not only score. I can congratulate Lvov citizens on how they defended themselves and kept the result.. However, of course, it is completely unfair when you create a huge number of chances, but the ball hits a player or the goalkeeper saves ... This is football. When we play well and surrender, but it’s impossible to distinguish, of course, this also has the merit of an opponent. I have to remind: Lviv lost only once in eight away matches, which proves the defensive qualities of the team ", - Shakhtar quotes Fonsek as saying.

"In the first half, they almost did not get to our gates, in fact, they were defended by their own 10 players at their own penalty. It is clear that this was the coach’s strategy, and I don’t criticize it in any way.. Indeed, it is very difficult in such circumstances, especially in the second half: in the penalty area - 9 football players plus goalkeeper. The miner continued to fight and create chances, but the script is complicated. ".

"Now we are starting to think about the upcoming fight in the Champions League. Matvienko spent two matches for the national team, the last - three days ago. Stepanenko had a respiratory infection, yesterday he was just training for the first time.. We will try to prepare them for the meeting with Hoffenheim ".