Armenian, Shakhtar Donetsk FC midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan said he didn’t expect FC Hoverla to be their next contender in Ukrainian Cup final 1/8.

“We must face off against any FC. Don’t think it’ll be easy for us,” Shakhtar official website quoted Mkhitaryan as saying.

The player stressed the need to train hard for the match and vie for victory.

“The closer the final is, the more interesting and complicated it gets,” he said.