Shakhtar head coach Arda Turan shared his thoughts on the away victory over Hamrun Spartans (2:0) in the fifth round of the UEFA Conference League. " Some matches are tougher than the most important ones in the world. In the first half we were not very focused, but in the second we returned to our identity. Winning a European Cup match away from home anywhere in Europe is never easy." The Turkish specialist recalled in a conversation with the players how he once failed to defeat the Maltese team. " I noted that such matches are sometimes even more difficult than the Champions League semi-finals. I communicated with them as a friend, not as a coach. We had to show respect for the game and the opponent." Turan also commented on the choice of goalkeeper, because this time Kirill Fesyun was in the lineup, not Dmitry Riznyk. The coach needs players who will compete for a place in the starting lineup.

" He, like all goalkeepers, needs the confidence that only playing time can give. I'm very pleased with his progress. When I arrived I said I needed 24 players. Tobias or Hemp - you never know who will be the first choice. We have one team and one family" Let us remind you that Dynamo no longer claims to qualify for the playoffs of the Conference League. Shakhtar secured access to the playoffs of the Conference League News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.