Zuriko Davitashvili: “If these are the best fans I have played for? Yes, but I can’t say that in Bordeaux they were not good, they are incredible too”

The former Girondins de Bordeaux winger, Zuri Davitashvilispoke about his first career hat-trick. It was with AS Saint-Etienne against AJ Auxerre. On this occasion, he was led to compare the atmosphere of the Chaudron with that of the Matmut Atlantique.

“To begin with, this match against Auxerre was the best for me at club. It was an unforgettable emotion, and what’s more, there was an incredible atmosphere in the stadium, it was magical! We have incredible supporters. Even when you don’t play well, the atmosphere pushes you to do better! It gives us motivation. If these are the best fans I’ve ever played for? Yes, they are the best, but I can’t say that in Bordeaux they weren’t good, the people of Bordeaux are incredible too. But here, they like football differently, the stadium is always full, the supporters behind the two cages, it creates a magical atmosphere. Regarding this match and my hat-trick… I missed an opportunity at 2-0, and when we conceded a goal for 2-1, I started to stress a little, I was upset with myself, I wanted not that the opponent comes back to score because of my missed opportunity. For at least ten minutes, I was in my head like that. But after the third goal, I felt a release, I calmed down a little. I was very happy, I had to celebrate it in front of the supporters. But I had so many emotions when I scored after missing a chance. I felt relief, and I fell. It was incredible. I hope we continue like this. We won our last match at home too, three very important points. I believe that at home, we are very strong, but outside, it remains difficult.”

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