Shakhtar Donetsk Director Sergiy Palkin: Roma? It Could Have Been Worse For Both
Posted Saturday, December 18, 2010 by Goal.com
ShakhtarDonetsk general director Sergiy Palkin believes they and Roma got the draw of the Champions League round of 16 following Friday's outcome in Nyon.
Both teams avoided being paired against tough opposition, and Shakhtar feel they can overcome the Italians.
"We are delighted to have got Roma," Palkin told the press.
"I am happy to have avoided both Inter and Milan. Roma are a good opponent, but we can do it.
"Obviously they are pleased also seeing they could have got Real Madrid or an English team."
Both teams avoided being paired against tough opposition, and Shakhtar feel they can overcome the Italians.
"We are delighted to have got Roma," Palkin told the press.
"I am happy to have avoided both Inter and Milan. Roma are a good opponent, but we can do it.
"Obviously they are pleased also seeing they could have got Real Madrid or an English team."
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