After the match Astana vs Shakhter, which ended with a score of 1:1, the result of it was summed up by the Acting Head Coach of the capital team Paul Ashworth:

- It was difficult for us psychologically after the Europa League match, plus there were only two days to recover. FC Shakhter had more time to prepare. Therefore, we rotated the squad and let other players to play. I am very angry that we controlled the match, were leading 1:0, but conceded a goal, thereby complicating the situation for ourselves. We must bring such matches up to victory, we will work on it. We had a chance to score more, but such moments need to be realized, we could not do it.

- Today three players were left outside the match sheet – Rukavina, Shomko and Tomasov. How serious are their injuries?

- You know the situation with Rukavina, Shomko and Tomasov were injured in the last match against Buducnost. Dima will not be there for 7-10 days, Marin left for about a week. Tomasov performed well in the last match, I am sure that today he would definitely help us.

- The team has the next match in three days. Will the team have time to recover for the match against FC Kaysar?

- We will be able to answer this question only after the match. We are in the same situation with Kaysar, they also played in European Competitions on Thursday, and today they have a very tough match. Last year it was also, we played in European Competitions, and then three days later in the Championship. It is very difficult, but we have to produce results.