In the third round of the Champions League, Riznik scored an own goal, resulting in Shakhtar Donetsk losing 0-1 to Arsenal away. After the match, Shakhtar coach Marino Pušić gave an interview to TNT Sports.
Pušić said, “Tomorrow we will fly back to Poland, then take a bus to the train station, and board a night train for about 20 hours. It’s a tough journey, but that’s how it is.”
“It’s great to see these fans here. We want to bring pride to these people. You can see their passion for the country and the club. Zinchenko was our guest in the dressing room after the match. A great guy, we all like him.”
“We knew it would be difficult. The opponents’ style and strength made us uncomfortable with this type of game. We didn’t have much possession. They played better than us in the first half, but we still had chances when we were down 0-1. Seeing our performance in the second half, we made some small adjustments, and I think we sometimes had the upper hand. I feel we should have scored a goal. Playing away against Arsenal in the Champions League is always difficult.”
“At the end of the game, we had a good chance, but the opposing goalkeeper made some excellent saves. We had nothing to lose, so we tried hard and showed ourselves. We can compete with any team. It’s 11 against 11, you always have a chance. If you don’t believe it, don’t step onto the field. I am very proud of my players. Our travel arrangements are tough. When I see their attitude and enthusiasm, I feel proud.”
