Shakhtar head coach Paulo Fonseca commented on the victory over Hoffenheim (2: 3).

- Today, your original tactics largely predetermined the outcome. When did you get the idea to play against Hoffenheim with three central defenders?.

- After we analyzed our first confrontation in Kharkov. Also reviewed a lot of games Hoffenheim. They realized that it would be very difficult, since the opponent places a large number of players on our line of defense.. Decided to act in three central defenders. We didn’t have much time to work out this scheme - just one day. But in many ways it worked today..

- This preparation - for one match with Hoffenheim?.

- Yes, we have never played. Specific strategy specifically for this match. This does not mean that we will continue to act in the same way..

- There was a feeling that this idea became a problem when the Miner gained a numerical advantage and failed to restructure. Winners are not judged, but do not you think that you could seize the initiative and play sharper before, without bringing to such adrenaline?.

- You have just said about adrenaline ... In general, the fight really turned out to be very spectacular. This kind of football attracts fans. Everyone who came to the stadium or watched the match on TV, I think, experienced the pleasure. Both teams had a lot of scoring chances.. The game was open and offensive.. If we talk about our tactics, perhaps we should have tried to keep the advantage of two goals, and not skip. At this point, some things our team did not work.. Nevertheless, in the end we made the winning goal - these are the fruits of our faith and work until the very final whistle..

- Thanks to today's victory, Shakhtar remained in the fight for the playoffs, and the game in Kharkov is of key importance.. Do you know how the situation is now that the team refused to fly? Is there a safety option for this case?.

- Yes, indeed, now everything is in our hands. We perfectly understand that we need to win the next match with Lyon.. We know how difficult this fight will be.. A draw with Manchester City today Lyon proved once again that it is an excellent team.. Now, on the situation that develops around Kharkov: I personally think that the game will be held there. No other instructions yet heard. But if UEFA decides for some reason to hold the match in another place, we will try to play in any other city of our country..

- We were preparing for both tactical schemes.. After examining the Hoffenheim match with the City, they saw that they also played in two central defenders. It was necessary to anticipate both situations..

But to be honest, we didn’t pay much attention to the beginning of the opponent’s attack.. More emphasis was placed on their first line of attack, where they could have created the most difficulties for us.. Since we were preparing for both options, we knew what to do with any positioning of Hoffenheim. In conclusion, I would like to dedicate this victory to all the fans who came to this stadium to support us, and to all Ukrainians..

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