FC Sheriff head coach Yuri Vernidub on the first match of the second qualifying round of the Champions League against Armenian FC Alashkert:

 

- In principle, I am satisfied with the game. We built the game correctly against the Alashkert team. We understood that they like to put pressure on. In order not to fall under this pressure, one of the holding midfielders was lowered lower and gained an advantage. There were three of our players against the two attackers, who calmly controlled the ball and controlled their attacks. Thus, we forced Alashkert to act on counterattacks, and we dominated both the possession and the number of created chances. I am glad that we put the squeeze on the opponent. Luvannor scored a good goal. I congratulate my boys on a very important victory. As for the chances, I think that the 1: 0 score does not give a 100% chance of passing to the next round. Therefore, we will seriously prepare to play another good match on July 28 and win.