Denys Antyukh: "Went out, scored - everyone is happy"

Comment from the author of the winning goal of "Metalist 1925" Denys Antyukh after the match with "Dynamo":

— Denys, today you essentially became the team's joker. With what instructions did the coach send you onto the field?

— Such instructions are to go out and do your job. I had to go out, score a goal. I went out, scored - everyone is satisfied.

— The moment with the goal was reviewed in VAR. Were there any nerves?

— There are always nerves when VAR intervenes, worrying that it might be canceled. But the goal was counted, and it is very important for us. Plus three points, moving forward.

— The referee added seven minutes. Was that unexpected?

— Of course. Seven minutes is a bit unusual for us, not often added. But we worked until the end and closed this game.

— Overall, the match was tough. How did the game feel even for those on the bench?

— Yes, a tough game, as you saw. We were also nervous on the bench - the whole team, coaches. Everyone was fully engaged.

— Ivan Kalyuzhny was absent today. How do you rate the team's game without him and the role of Artem Shabanov?

— We missed Ivan, of course. But I think Zheka Pavlyuk replaced him very well and coped with his role. Artem Shabanov also worked well as captain.

— The team is entering a busy April schedule. How much does this victory boost confidence?

— This is very important for us. There are many matches ahead, and it is important to maintain this winning spirit.