Shakhtar head coach Paulo Fonsek - about the match against Hoffenheim (2: 3).
"Tough day. We started very well, scored two goals, there was an advantage, we could not keep this advantage. At the same time it was really very difficult, even though we played in most. Hoffenheim made us difficult.
“We believed in our forces to the end and in our strategy, a very difficult duel and a great victory”.
"The truth is that we could not resist the actions of Hoffenheim. We added as the game progressed, Hoffenheim risked more, they had some good points to score. Very open attacking football and we won at the end - these are the fruits of our faith until the very end ".
"Tactics?
We decided to change our scheme, and fortunately it worked. We wanted to look a little better in defense, and we ended this match happily in the end ".
"1/8 Champions League final? Yes, indeed, we have every chance of reaching the playoffs. We definitely need to win the last match, it will be difficult, but we will fight to the very end, "said Paulo Fonseca.
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