The head coach of FC Sheriff reserves Shota Makharadze about the draw with Zimbru reserves (1: 1), about the debutants and about the international tournament - “August Cup Sheriff":

- The game turned out to be difficult for the most part due to the pause in the Championship. The first 25 minutes we showed good speed, but after scoring, the speed disappeared. Young boys played, so in the second half it was not easy for us. Somewhere a psychological moment, somewhere the opponent acted strongly. Our task today was to break away from the opponent in the standings or not to let him get closer on points. Therefore, from a strategic point of view, today we have achieved the desired result.

- What is the reason for the large number of ball losses in today's game?
- We enrich the team in each match with young pupils. It’s not easy for them to enter and immediately show the high quality of the game. Therefore, there is a certain imbalance in the action of the entire team.

- Is Zimbru principled rival for us this season?
- Definitely. They are trying to catch up with us in the standings. Today players of the first team played for them, but, nevertheless, the youth of the “bison” plays quite strongly.

- Are you satisfied with the game of debutants - Valeri Gau and Artiom Ivanov?
- Artiom came out at such a difficult moment and was not lost. Of course, there were some technical nuances, but they need to be fielded precisely in such intense matches, and not when the score is 5-0 in our favor. Valeri played the first match and he still needs to adapt. I am sure he will definitely help us.

- The international tournament “August Cup Sheriff” has started ...
- This is a great football holiday for everyone. Such tournament hasn’t been held for a long time here. I am sure that we will conduct it and perform with dignity. It will be very interesting and beautiful.

FC Sheriff Press Office