Midfielder Zari Alexander Karavaev said that he and the team will be interested to test their abilities in the match against Braga.

Midfielder Zari Alexander Karavaev agrees with head coach Yuri Vernidub that Braga, with whom they will meet in the 3rd qualifying round of the League of Europe, is a strong contender.

"The mood is militant, after all it's the League of Europe. Everyone wants to play in European competition and show themselves. The rival is very serious. Therefore, when Braga fell out to us, we understood that this was a strong club. The more interesting it will be to play, to test your possibilities, "said Karavaev.

"Many matches of the opponent looked. We saw how the club played before, since they played with the Miner. This is a very strong club with good players. It will be very interesting to play, because the stronger the opponent, the higher the desire and motivation. I believe in signs. Always to myself I speak so - if to trust and be adjusted on a positive result all will turn out ".

"Before that 4 years we played in different cities. At last we waited for that moment and we will play home fights in Zaporozhye. For us it is a great joy. We really wanted this, because many fans wanted to see European football in Zaporozhye. It gives a lot of strength. We understand perfectly how here people are sick and worried about us. We see this at home matches in the championship. I want to show the best football and get a positive result for our fans ".

"Nikita Kamenyuk from Lugansk and he constantly communicates with many people from there.

He tells us and we know that we have very big support from there and we are constantly supported. Some people come from Lugansk and our matches in the championship. Personally met many. This is a great joy. Thank them for their support ".

Earlier it was reported that Braga arrived in Ukraine.

The match of the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League between Zarei and Braga will be held on Thursday, August 9. Beginning of the meeting at 21:30 Kyiv time.