Bondar: Shakhtar Deserved Win Over Bursaspor, But Focus Is on Official Games

Shakhtar Donetsk defender Valeriy Bondar reflected on the pre-season friendly against Turkish side Bursaspor, which ended in a 0-0 draw, and summed up the team's summer camp. "The atmosphere was incredible - just like you get in big games in Turkey or the Champions League. I think the coach wanted to prepare us for that kind of intense support away from home. 40,000 fans in the stadium - you just enjoy it. We could see Bursaspor are a good side with quality players. In my opinion, we deserved the win a little more, but hopefully all the goals and victories will come in the official matches." Bondar stressed that the pre-season went well and the friendlies were useful. "In the first official games, we have to go out and confirm our status as champions," he added. Earlier it was reported that Gocholeishvili is in negotiations with Panathinaikos.