“We will rejoice only when we reach the Euro”: what they said after the victory of Russia over Scotland

"Zhirkov crowned himself with a goal"

Football players of the Russian team in a victory match with Scotland showed their best qualities and the will to win. About this after a successful match that took place in Glasgow, the head coach of the team Stanislav Cherchesov told reporters. At the same time, according to the mentor of the national team, at the very beginning of the meeting, Russian football players gave the initiative to the opponent, which led to the first goal against Marinato Guillerme.

“If we talk about the starting segment, then we started impressively. We were drawn into the game, but at this level it is not permissible, you need to be ready from the first seconds. However, the fact that after the misfire continued to play and adhered to the original plan, cannot but rejoice. The next match is waiting for us soon, so this victory is already in history. The time has come to work further, ”said the specialist.

Cherchesov also attributed to positive factors the replacements that were made during the match. The coach explained why he decided to remove Roman Zobnin from the field, replacing him with Dmitry Barinov.

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“No, I would not say that Roma is tired. I decided to put him on a bench for other reasons. Firstly, he was a little guilty of one of the penalty kicks that were not appointed in our favor, and secondly, he played with a warning. If it weren’t for the card, I would have stayed in the game for some more time. Barinov was chosen for the reason that he was able to close this position, because in terms of functionality it is not inferior to Zobnin, ”the Russian mentor explained his actions.

Other players earned more flattering remarks from the head coach. In particular, the 36-year-old Zenit defender Yuri Zhirkov. An experienced player previously announced the decision to end his career in the national team, but after a short break he returned to the first team and immediately benefited her. On the account of the representative of St. Petersburg a goal and a number of successful actions in his own penalty area.

“He is in great shape. Age? We should not look into the passport, our task is to use wisely the opportunities that players have. They knew that the Scots were playing by the edges, so they played strictly according to the positions. Yura, together with Fedor Kudryashov, coped with the flanks perfectly, and Zhirkov crowned his performance with a goal, ”admitted Cherchesov.

At the end of his communication with the media, the Russian team mentor urged fans and experts not to celebrate the potential entry into the final of the European Championship ahead of time. Cherchesov recalled that several more key matches await the Russian team.

“Another 15 points are being played in our group. They will decide everything. Including the second leg with Scotland. It will be necessary to prepare for this game. These are not just words; we have such an approach to work. We will rejoice when the tournament is over, and we will be at the place where we want, ”the specialist concluded.

“We are afraid to lose love”

Yuri Zhirkov himself commented on the successful return to the national team. The defender, who usually does not pamper the press with his attention, gave a brief summary not only of his actions, but also of the game of the whole team.

“How to play like that at 36? I don’t know, I’m going out on the field, training. Once they’re called to the national team, it means you have to go and help. By the way, many players become the top scorers at the age of 37, so I think this is not the limit. They did the result, but it’s bad that they could not realize all their moments, ”Match TV quotes Zhirkov.

Unlike his Zenith partner, the captain of the Russian national team Artyom Dziuba was extremely verbose. At the beginning of communication with reporters, the striker praised Zhirkov's goal in his characteristic ironic manner.

“This is our favorite unfading druid. I ran out, collapsed, scored. Zhirkov is a strong footballer. I am very glad that Stanislav Salamovich returned him. We cannot scatter such footballers, ”the Championship quotes Dziubu.

Then the captain went on to analyze the match itself and analyze the actions of the opponent. According to the forward, the Russian players were ready for a difficult game, but the reality exceeded all forecasts.

“At first, they were a little dumbfounded. When the Scot flew into my leg, and the judge said: “Get up!”, I realized that now there will be a real cabin. They offered us a power struggle, but we were ready. But I'm comfortable. It’s great that we were able to answer and give battle to such strong guys. Still, confidence after the World Cup we have appeared. An important victory - we broke away from the pursuers, ”the striker admitted.

In addition, Dziuba thanked the Russian fans who supported the team in Glasgow and admitted that the national team calmly perceived both positive reviews and criticism.

“This is our given. We are both extolled and can be omitted at any moment, after the very first mistake. I know, I read that many are waiting for the misfire. Yes, we are afraid of losing love. But this is a given of our country. They won - they will say who they beat there. If they lost, they would say that everything is clear, ”the captain of the Russian national team summed up.

The fact that the Scottish national team played rudely, after the match, said the midfielder of Monaco Alexander Golovin. In addition, the midfielder noted that the Russian team could count on a more significant advantage in the long run.

“They could score earlier, but they made a“ valid ”ending for themselves. I, too, could play much more efficiently, but, probably, it’s more important now that they took three points. A very tough game. At some point, they even hit my knees with spikes, but we were ready for this and fought, we got such an English football, ”Golovin said on the air of the TV channel“ Match Premier ”.

The goalkeeper of the Russian national team Marinato Guillerme also spoke critically about his actions.

“At the time of the goal I started to prompt, but Jikia played to the end and sank down, thereby preventing me. This is a difficult moment and my mistake. The defender played until the end, and at the last moment it was hard for me to react to the ball. It was necessary to play differently, ”Guillerme admitted.

As for Jikia himself, the defender of the national team and Spartak did not begin to analyze in detail the episode with the ball conceded, while he said in what mood the team was after it remained in the role of catching up.

“There were no bad thoughts. We talked calmly with each other and continued to play. We knew what to do on this mood and came two victorious goals. In general, from the coaching staff there was an attitude to play as high as possible, I think we managed it, ”the footballer explained.

In addition, the defender told how the team will prepare for the next match with Kazakhstan and ruled out that due to the busy schedule, the team will be suitable for the game with the next opponent in a decline.

“Do you have enough strength?” We'll see. Must! We have two days and a coaching staff that knows how to restore our strength. I think that everything will be fine. We play at home, with our fans, they will give us additional emotions, ”summed up Jikia.

After five matches of the qualifying round, the Russian team scored 12 points and takes second place in Group I. The Belgians are in the lead - they have 15 points.

On Monday, September 9, Stanislav Cherchesov’s team will play with the national team of Kazakhstan, the meeting will be held at the Kaliningrad Arena stadium.