Ukrainian specialist shared his thoughts after the game with Shakhtar.
The head coach of the Moldovan Sheriff Iurie Vernidub commented on the draw in the match of the sixth round of the Champions League group stage against Shakhtar Donetsk (1: 1).
" The first half was performed by my team - it was anti-football and it was lucky that only one goal was conceded. In the second half, a completely different game - we started to control the ball and started playing the football that I would like to see and which we can.
Therefore, such a result that we were able to score the return goal at the end of the game and equalize the score. This is a good result for us - we played away with the vice-champion of Ukraine. We achieved a draw, and every point in the piggy bank is worth a lot. Moreover, our group was very difficult. I'm basically happy with the second half, but I'm very upset with the first.
Even working here in Ukraine, when I was the head coach of Zorya, the games with Shakhtar and Dynamo were always top matches. They have always brought me inner drive, because I always want to play against such teams at the same high level in order to get a positive result.. Taking four points in the Champions League group against Shakhtar is worth a lot and it is a memory for me for a lifetime.. I am very happy that it turned out this way. Moreover, we took third place and are moving on and will play in the 1/16 finals of the Europa League.
Substitution of the goalkeeper at Shakhtar is a sign of disrespect for the opponent? That's De Dzerby's right. I don't care who he changes?
This is normal, but I think that Shakhtar already believed in victory, and we were able to take advantage of our attack and level the score. Respect to my guys. What he did is more a question for him and not for me.
I repeat, there was a disaster in the first half - no pleasure. I am glad that the players heard me in the dressing room and a completely different team came out in the second half.. Since we played in the first half - this is not a pleasure, but I can say roughly - pornography, "
On Football. ua is available to watch video review of the match Shakhtar - Sheriff.