Defender Shakhtar Bogdan Butko 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. Butko came on the field in the first team.

"We needed a victory, and it's good that we got it. Could win and with great score if they used their chances at the end of the match. But without that the result is positive, "Butko quotes the official website of Shakhtar.

"The first time was given to us harder, and already in the second a little rebuilt and with the support of the stands went forward. Many thanks to the fans for this atmosphere!.

The turning point was Facundo's goal, after which he felt confident, ran, began to create moments and formalized another. Victory is important for us and psychologically: positive emotions are always excellent. Now in a wonderful mood we will prepare for the matches of the championship and for the second game, "Butko added..

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

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