Defender Shakhtar Ivan Ordets summed up the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League against Roma.

The miner in Kharkov, at the USC Metalist, won a strong-willed victory over the Italian Roma. Ivan Ordets came on the field after the injury of Sergei Krivtsov.

"They did not let the rival create many moments at our gates, although Roma has excellent attackers and this team is strong under standard positions," Ordez quotes the official website of the Miner.

"It is a pity that not all their chances were realized in the second half, because they could have increased the advantage to two goals and confidently beat. It is worth noting and the phenomenal game of the goalkeeper of the Romans Alison - not for nothing he stands for the Brazilian national team ".

The return match will take place in Rome at Stadio Olimpico on March 13.

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