Former football player Ponomarev called CSKA the main rival of Zenit in the championship race.

Commenting on the Moscow club’s victory over Krasnodar in the match of the ninth round of the Russian Premier League (RPL), former CSKA defender Vladimir Ponomarev said that Vladimir Fedotov’s wards have a chance to win the championship this season. His words convey “Sport-Express”.

“Of course, CSKA is the main rival of Zenit. We can play with them with confidence! They are shaking! CSKA can confidently fight for first place. Zenit does not have a team that plays this well!” Ponomarev said.

Recall that CSKA players won with a score of 4:1. The army club scored three goals from the penalty spot. The 11 meter kicks were performed by Jorge Carrascal, Fedor Chalov and Jesus Medina. Adolfo Gaich also scored in stoppage time. Christian Ramirez scored the Bulls’ only goal.

Thus, after nine matches, CSKA ranks second in the RPL ranking with 20 points in assets. Zenit has the same score but is the leader of the leaderboard, St. Petersburg club has a match in hand. Krasnodar is in third place with 17 points.

Previously reportedThe CSKA striker said that Gaich’s mother met with Fedotov.



Source: Gazeta

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