“We could not miss the semi-domestic championship”
The Russian national football team defeated Cyprus in the qualifying match of the European Championship in 2020 with a score of 5: 0 and secured themselves getting into the tournament. The country highly appreciated the performance of the national team throughout the qualification cycle and expressed hope for success at the continental championship next summer.
One of the first to win the wards of Stanislav Cherchesov was the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Pavel Kolobkov. He congratulated them on getting into the final stage of Euro 2020, praising them for their confident and collected game.
“Five unanswered goals against the gates of Cyprus are proof of this. I wish our team to maintain a winning attitude! ”- quoted the press service of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation as quoted by Kolobkov.
A member of the Russian State Duma Committee on Physical Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs Dmitry Svishchev noted the particular achievement of the national team that won seven consecutive matches. In his opinion, this result will be of great importance for domestic sports in general.
“This is a great success, a great achievement. The peculiarity of this European Championship is that the tournament will be held in different countries and cities, including Russia, in St. Petersburg. We could not miss such a semi-domestic championship. In general, such successes are a powerful catalyst for the surge in interest in sports, confirm our status as a world sports nation, and that we are one of the leading football countries, ”TASS deputy quotes.
In turn, the president of the Russian Premier League (RPL), Sergei Pryadkin, thanked the clubs for their contribution to the current success. He noted that 11 players of the starting lineup were representatives of 11 different teams.
“I like this team for its style of play and its dedication. I believe that the level of our football has grown significantly. This is not the merit of any individual coach, it is the painstaking work of clubs, especially in the field of youth education. The national team’s entry to Euro 2020 will give a positive impetus to the entire RPL, ”said Pryadkin.
The owner of the Moscow “Spartak” Leonid Fedun praised the work of the coaching staff of the national team.
“Of all the Russian national teams, this is the best I've seen. We always played hard with outsiders, and these players act very confidently. Thanks to Cherchesov for making us such a team, ”RBC Sport quotes Fedun.
In the current qualifying round, the Russian team scored seven victories in eight matches. Now she takes second place in group I, losing three points to Belgium. According to Valery Gazzayev, a former national team coach, Cherchesov’s wards responsibly approached the task of reaching the European Championship.
“Forecasts for Euro 2020 are difficult to make, but today we must expect a result from the team no worse than at the World Cup. Now she has an excellent reputation, I want our clubs to have such a reputation in European competitions, ”the Championship quotes Gazzaev.
A similar point of view was expressed by ex-striker Dmitry Bulykin. He noted the team’s confident game in matches with both outsiders and sextet favorites, and also called on fans to continue supporting domestic football players.
“Our players are well-tuned and qualified in one breath. If you recall the national team under Fabio Capello, then we, too, quite easily passed the qualifying tournament. Strong rivals do not always come across. But most importantly, the task is completed - we are at the Euro. It doesn't matter what place our team has taken. In the current state, she is able to play a good match with Belgium, ”suggested Bulykin.
Former goalkeeper Ruslan Nigmatullin admitted that he was pleasantly surprised by the outcome of the meeting with Cyprus, as he assumed that it would end in a draw.
“I must admit that the rivals do not push so hard. I do not want to belittle the success of Russia, but in the games with Scotland and Cyprus it was above class. It is gratifying that you can say so about her. As for the match with Belgium, they need to pay tribute. Cherchesov is a man with athletic anger, and I think he craves a rematch and a spectacular end to the qualifying round, ”suggested the ex-goalkeeper.
At the same time, the head coach of Nizhny Novgorod Dmitry Cheryshev urged not to belittle the level of rivals of the national team. He emphasized that the current result was made possible thanks to the efforts and the right attitude of the Russian players, backed up by a successful performance at the home world championship. In addition, according to the expert, it is too early to make a forecast for the upcoming European Championship.
“Let's go from match to match with minuscule steps. Now we have the next meeting with Belgium, which we need to try to beat and get out of first place. And our fan should help to do this, although they are very strong, ”Cheryshev said.
Contrary to the majority opinion, the ex-coach of the national team Alexander Borodyuk called for caution in praising the players and the national team coaching staff. He stressed that the main indicator of their work will be the performance at the European Championships.
“What the guys deserved is without a doubt, but we have to look with whom we played. At Euro 2020, there are slightly different teams that will more or less be competitive, so you need to prepare for those teams that will also be selected there. But the fact that Russia got into the tournament is of great importance for our football, ”said Borodyuk in an interview with Sport24.
The success of the Russian team was also noted by the press services of Monaco and Valencia, for which midfielders Alexander Golovin and Denis Cheryshev stand, respectively. In the mast with Cyprus, both scored goals.
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“These guys know how, maybe they want - and they will”
Entering the final stage of the European Championship wards Cherchesov inspired not only football experts, but also Russia as a whole. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev congratulated them on their current success.
Cyprus - Russia 0: 5!
Congratulations to the Russian national football team with access to the European Championship 2020.
We look forward to the same beautiful game next year at the European Championships!
In turn, the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, said that the team gave a real holiday to football fans.
“I congratulate the head coach Stanislav Cherchesov, the players and all the fans! I wish you a successful performance in the final of the European Championship! We cheer for our football! ”- wrote Kadyrov on Telegram.
People's Artist of Russia and famous fan Mikhail Boyarsky especially noted the excitement with which domestic football players continued to play, having behaved with a large score in matches with Scotland and Cyprus.
“No need to ascribe victory to Cherchesov alone or the attacker. The team took place. This team is the strongest of all that we had. Thank God, the Moscow mafia - the Berezutsky and everyone else - ended its existence. And then there is fair leadership that deserves all attention. These guys are able, they can, they want - and they will be, ”the words of the RBC-Sport actor quoted.
In addition, he said that he intends to attend the Russia-Belgium meeting, which will be held on November 16.
“This is exactly the match when the chances of winning are very small. This is where fan interest will show itself, and the players must prove that they can win not only against Cyprus, Kazakhstan and Scotland, but also against leading teams like Belgium, ”Boyarsky added.
Oleg Taktarov, a former fighter of mixed styles, did not stay away from the triumph of the national team.
“With a victory and access to the Euro! There is a thought in attack and a good game in defense! The work of the coach is visible, and it was a pleasant surprise. There is progress in the team’s game ... Well done! ”, Taktarov wrote on his Instagram page.