Head coach of FC Sheriff Yuri Vernidub about the 9th tour match of the National Division against FC Petrokub:

 

- How would you comment on the match?

- We always have interesting games with Petrokub and Milsami. Strong enough opponents, which was confirmed by the game. You saw it in the first half: although we could have scored, we didn’t use it. In the second half, we put the squeeze on the opponent and won. I am grateful to the guys, they tried. These three points were very important to us. I said before the game that we must not forget about the Championship matches. And from tomorrow we will think about Shakhtar.

 

- How would you comment on Jasurbek game?

- I know this player very well. When I was told that there was a chance for him to appear here, I was in favor with both hands. I know him well, his strong qualities. This is a striker from God. At one time he was wanted by Dinamo Kiev. I don’t know why he wasn’t there. But I'm glad he's here. Together with Yansane, they will help the club. These are players of a very good level.

 

- Have you already analysed the Shakhtar team?

- We analysed Petrokub. Everything goes on as usual. Tomorrow we will analyse Shakhtar. We have two days. Unfortunately, not enough, I would like 3, but there is what is. We will try to recover. We are happy people. We have a job we love, we have a goal. Players should understand this, that we have two, three fronts and there is no getting away from it.

 

- As a coach who passed to the group stage of the Champions League, what is the next goal?

- You should always set the highest goals. You always want something more. Let's fight. It is clear that the group is complex. Our opponents are: Real, Inter, and Shakhtar constantly play there and leave the group. I understand that we are assigned the role of an outsider, but I disagree with that. I want to reach out to the guys so that they also understand this. We may not be like these clubs, but we must go out and show our face, show our character. The green field defines everything. In other words, big money doesn't play football.