Koubek´s side played the fifth round of the Europa League in Hamburg against Dynamo Kiev. Matěj Vydra and Pavel Šulc scored the goals to secure a 2-1 victory. Coach Koubek then answered questions from journalists at a press conference.

Is it another big European Pilsen evening?

Definitely yes, because we beat a strong team. Especially at the end of the game they showed their great strength. Our intention was to disrupt their structure of play with high positioning and attacking. They are a very good combination team and it was their combination that we wanted to prevent. From that we wanted to go on the counter-attack and I think we did that well in the first half. Even the opponent created their chances. In the second half we were effective.

What is Viktoria´s strength on the European stage?

It has to do with our development and process. We started with the Conference League, now we are in the Europa League. The team is proving its strength, moving mentally and, most importantly, gaining experience. This team has learned how to play European games. We´re proving to ourselves as we go along that we´re capable and it´s pushing us tremendously.

Matěj Vydra scored a beautiful goal, what did you think of his performance?

He´s in great shape. I trusted Matěj. He also scored a beautiful goal in Liberec, he has a good finish and he translates his quality, which he constantly proves in training, into games.

Where do you see the biggest quality of your team?

Our strength is in good teamwork and organisation. Our performance is excellent in cohesion and precise execution of the tactical plan. That is our strength. Teamwork is the mark of Czech football.

On Sunday, Jablonec awaits, then a series of other matches until the end of the autumn part. How difficult will it be to prepare the team?

We have Jablonec ahead of us, today´s game was certainly difficult and we will take into account how the players feel. It will be one of the criteria for the composition of the squad. Anyway, we have already proved that we can find a way and we have to have an intense recovery.