The mentor of Sheriff U-19 team Shota Makharadze summed up the first match of the UEFA Youth League with the Albanian FC Shkendija. Let's remind that our trainees achieved a victory in the away game with the score of 2:1. The double on the account of Ivan Danilov. The second leg will take place on October 23 in Tiraspol.

 

- Today's game was important for our entire country, for our city and, of course, for our club. What we discussed with the team, that was achieved today. We realized that we have support at home, and today we needed to achieve a victory. Good result, we will try to go further and beat our counterpart again.

 

- Have any questions remained to your wards about the game?

- The boys could score the third goal and, in the end, calm the game. But do not forget that we were the first to miss today. It was very difficult to readjust emotionally. The main thing is that we achieved a victory, and the players showed themselves to be an efficient team. I am very glad that we do not suffer defeats this season.

 

- There are players who did not get into the application for today's match ...

- For us, all the boys are important, even those who stayed to train in Tiraspol. We have a large football family, and these are not only those who came to Tirana. All contributed to this victory - the management, the coaching staff and the entire club collective.

 

- Will the second leg be more difficult?

- It all depends on our preparation for it. Do not forget that this is the Champions League and there are simply no easy games in this tournament. I would like to note that today the boys have gained the necessary experience and self-confidence.

 

- How important is the support of more fans in the second leg?

- I have been waiting for this for many years and I hope that the audience will pay attention to the return match. We, in turn, will try to ensure that everyone leaves in the end in a good mood.

FC Sheriff Press Office