Ivan Shabarov, the head coach of the Russian youth team, commented on the fight between his players and their colleagues in Brazilian Palmeiras, stating that the nerves of the players could not stand it. “Championship”.
“Players from both teams rushed forward and could not keep up with each other. Against the background of fatigue, nerves cannot always stand it. One of them could not hold back, the other responded and we set off,” Shabarov said.
The conflict occurred at the end of the match – in the 87th minute of the match, one of the players of the South American club St. He hit St. Petersburg Zenit academy student Ilya Rodionov in the face, and a small fight ensued. It took place in the middle of the field, as a result of which Rodionov and his culprit received a red card and were sent off the field.
The match ended in victory for the Russians with a score of 3:1. The goal of the first half was opened by 18-year-old Krasnodar forward Alexander Koksharov. 19-year-old midfielder Cauan Santos scored the return goal in the 19th minute.
Former Russian national team players got into a fight With players from Palmeiras