Oleh Slobodian: Despite the loss to Shakhtar, we played with dignity

Obolon midfielder Oleh Slobodian has shared his feelings following the 0-2 defeat to Shakhtar in the Ukrainian Premier League. The player emphasized that despite the result, the team demonstrated a solid performance against a formidable opponent.

"We faced a very serious opponent. I want to thank the whole team because we withstood this difficult match and, in my opinion, played with dignity. Our tactical plan was to play from defense and minimize the opponent's strengths as much as possible," Slobodian stated.

The midfielder praised the individual quality of the Shakhtar players while also noting the confident display of his own goalkeeper, who kept them in the game. Slobodian admitted that he missed a significant chance to open the scoring at 0-0, which could have changed the game's outcome.

This match is already behind us. We need to draw conclusions, set aside the emotions, and focus on the next game, which is of huge importance to us. Oleh Slobodian

The Kyiv side is now preparing for a crucial fixture against Livyi Bereh. Slobodian highlighted the importance of securing three points at home to reward the fans with a positive result.