Former head coach of Lokomotiv Moscow Yuri Semin praised the play of the railroad workers and Spartak in the first full-time match of the Russian Cup 1/8 final.
“Above all, I loved the good feelings the actors had. I liked their physical training. It seems to me that the teams are well prepared for the season. There was good work, intensity, a lot of struggle. I didn’t like that the game of both teams was so primitive. Individual skill level was low. These are the opening matches after the preparation phase. They usually always go like this,” says Semin. “Sport Express”.
On February 22, Spartak defeated Lokomotiv 1-0 in the first match of the Russian Cup 1/8 finals. Danil Prutsev scored the only goal. The return match between these teams will be played on February 27.
Also yesterday, another playoff match of RPL Way took place in the Russian Cup, where Rostov and Ural drew 1-1.
Two more matches will be played today in the tournament: Wings of the Russia will host Dynamo and CSKA will play Krasnodar at home.
Formerly Yuri Gavrilov He said he expects a cautious return match between Spartak and Lokomotiv in the cup..