Artem Shabanov: "It was hard at first"

Defender of "Metalist 1925" Artem Shabanov on UPL.TB - about the victory over "Rukh", his debut goal for Kharkiv team, and the president's words after the game:

— Congratulations on the victory and your first goal for "Metalist 1925". How valuable is it for you as a defender to score? What brings more joy - the fourth "clean sheet" match of "Metalist 1925" or scoring own goals?

— Thank you. It brings more joy when we play "clean sheet" and win.

We don't score goals often, so it's better to play "clean sheet" and for the team to win.

— Was today's match relatively easy for you, as the young guys from "Rukh" couldn't create many dangerous moments or problems?

— I wouldn't say so. It was tough at first, but we scored the first goal, then quickly the second. I think it affected the young guys playing for "Rukh". It became a bit easier afterwards, but initially it was quite tough.

— In the second half, you played more calmly, the score allowed?

— Yes, we played more calmly, didn't press the opponent as much, because we were playing, so to speak, according to the score.

— Zabergdza ran up after scoring a goal, showing the eagle to Kalitvintsev personally. Do you know what they had planned? Why was this goal celebration dedicated to him personally?

— I don't know, ask them, I don't know. I didn't even see him run up to anyone.

— The president came into the dressing room, I heard applause. What did he say, what can you share?

— He said it was a good game, thanked everyone for the victory. He said we are preparing for the next games, as there are still many matches and the next game is important. So he said to focus on the next game.