Adama Traore: "We are motivated like never before"
Malian forward of FC Sheriff about the double against Dinamo Zagreb, about the emotions experienced, about the atmosphere in the team and about the return match:
- Adama, you scored a double against such a formidable opponent - what emotions did you experience?
- I am very glad that I managed to score two goals into the goal of such a strong opponent. At that moment it seemed to me that the whole of Tiraspol supported us. I wanted to score more goals for the fans, because it brings joy to all of us. The joy of something big in football.
- UEFA named you the best player of the match ...
- You always feel proud when you are called the best player of the match, especially of this level. But this is not only my merit, it is the work of my entire team that supports me.
- What is the current atmosphere in the team?
- The atmosphere is excellent, everything is positive. We believe that we are capable of much. We have a good team and are motivated like never before.
- From the outside it seemed that the result was reached quite easily, given the score and many more dangerous moments created.
- The match was not easy, but our coach adjusted the game system so that we could support and insure each other on the field. Thanks to this, such a result.
- In your opinion, what qualities should the team show in the return game against Dinamo in Zagreb?
- We must be in the same tone as before the first match. We cannot be relaxed just because we won the first match. We need to set as if we lost the first match in order to be more decisive in the return game.
- Is there pressure before the upcoming meeting? After all, a historic event may soon happen.
- The whole team, the coaching staff and me - we are all determined to make our way to the group stage of the Champions League. We have a great desire to win.
FC Sheriff Press Office