The final blow of Micon in the last minutes allowed the ten-miner Shakhtar to win a difficult victory over Desna.

“Happy, very happy to score such a ball! Difficult duel, but we knew that the goal would still happen: either because of someone’s individual actions, or as a result of a team combination,” said Maicon.

"We met with a closed opponent, who spent the entire match in defense. It is extremely difficult, but most often they play with us in the championship of Ukraine.. We are constantly trying to find some zones, and the coach asked to fold as much as possible, to occupy the right positions at the right time, and today it worked.. Unfortunately, not all the moments were able to be realized, but even with ten men we were able to achieve an important victory ".

"I can say that the return of the whole team was just great! We remained brave and courageous, continued to possess the ball and dominate - it is with such fighting spirit that you have to play in every match, this is how you can succeed. All those who were on the field were laid out to the maximum, and those who remained on the bench supported us ".

“Have you thought about Manchester City today? No, definitely not.

The championship is very difficult, we need to be fully focused and collected in each round.. Now we can begin to analyze the next opponent, see his strengths and weaknesses. We must go out in such a mood as today, and try to beat Man City ".

In the second half, there was a scandalous episode, when referee Sergey Boyko removed the Desna player and then reversed his decision..

On football. ua available goal video and match review between Shakhtar and Desna.