Russian coach Alexander Tarkhanov expressed the opinion that Khimki football club should advance to the next round of the Russian Cup Road of Regions. His words are quoted ODDS.ru.
In the quarter-finals of the tournament, they will face the Moscow region team 2DROTS. The match will be played on September 28. The starting whistle will sound at 16:30 Moscow time.
Khimki should not lose because they play in the First League. I still believe in them. And it would be a shame for the league if they lose. It’s not a bust, but it will be unpleasant if the media team beats the pros. This will show that we have a weak level in the First League,” said Tarkhanov.
2Drots became the first media club to reach the fourth round of the National Cup and will now play against a First Division team. Media clubs are competing in the Russian Cup for the second consecutive season at the invitation of the Russian Football Union. Last year, “2Drots” was eliminated in the second round, losing to Ivanovo’s “Textilshchik” in a penalty shootout, and “Amkal” played in the next stage against St. Petersburg. Lost on penalties to “Zvezda” from St. Petersburg.
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