Arda Turan: I can not accept this

In the first match of the UEFA Europa League 3rd qualifying round, Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, faced Panathinaikos away and the match ended in a goalless draw.

Arda Turan made statements after the match and reacted to the referee's management. Arda Turan's statements are as follows:

"I'm not happy with the score but I'm happy with the game. We started with simple turnovers but then we controlled and dominated the ball. We respected the strategy of our opponent Panathinaikos and we knew that they would be dangerous from set-pieces and fast transitions. Indeed, there were moments like that during the game. In the second half we played the soccer we wanted to see, we controlled the ball and the whole game. When you play against an opponent like Panathinaikos, you have to make the right moves in critical moments. I think we made a few mistakes in this regard. Overall, I'm happy with the way the game went, but when we come into the penalty area, we need to show more hunger to score, we need to feel it. Because this kind of game requires that."

'I AM PROUD OF MY PLAYERS' "Sometimes we were too calm in the penalty area, but it's important to understand the value of bringing the ball to the end. Maybe there is no tactic for that, but we will think about how we can improve it. We will work on it. I am happy with the performance of my players. It's not easy to endure all these flights and play a match every three days. Our vision is one team, one family. And we will continue on this path. I am proud of my players."

'IF VAR IS NOT FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS, WHY DOES IT EXIST?"There is a difference between just refereeing and really feeling the game. If a player gets pushed from behind while running at 30 km/h, the primary concern should be the player's health. If the VAR is not for moments like this, then I don't know what it is for. Of course, it's not our job to judge the referee or the decisions of the VAR, but I lost a player, Eguinaldo, and I'm very sorry."

'I CAN'T ACCEPT THIS'"Neither UEFA nor the referee can help right now. I believe that if there is an injustice in life, it should always be spoken openly. That's why I can't accept this. I lost a player and I don't know how long it was. For me it was a clear penalty. The referee and the VAR official have an explanation. I spoke to the referee but I didn't understand exactly what he meant."