Former forward of the Russian national team and Lokomotiv Dmitry Bulykin commented on Dynamo’s victory against Zenit in the first match of the Russian Cup. His words are quoted vprognosis.
“Zenit were the favourites, but Dinamo played well and took their chances even though they had more chances to score. Smolov made a great shot and escaped from the players and this moment Dynamo won. It is clear that there are two conflicts here, and the second will be much more important than the first,” Bulykin said.
On November 29, Dynamo beat Zenit 1-0 in their first match. Smolov scored the only goal in the 74th minute. In the 69th minute, the Muscovites were in the minority due to the dismissal of Jorge Carrascal. The rematch will take place in March 2024 in St. It will be played in St. Petersburg.
Besides Dynamo and Zenit, the RPL Path also includes Spartak, Orenburg, CSKA, Rostov, Lokomotiv and Baltika.
The current owner of the Russian Cup is CSKA. In the final, Vladimir Fedotov’s team beat Krasnodar in a penalty shootout.
Previously former Dynamo player I’m not surprised The blue-whites defeated Zenit.