In a tightly contested 20th round clash of the Russian Premier League, CSKA Moscow defeated Zenit Saint Petersburg by a single goal to nil. The Paraguayan forward Jesus Medina spoke after the match about the victory and the significance of the result.
The game took place in Moscow and finished 1:0, with Fedor Chalov delivering the decisive moment in the middle of the second half.
Medina reflected on CSKA’s drought-busting win, noting that the team had not beaten Zenit since 2018. He said the team’s mood was buoyant before the Match and that the performance on the pitch deserved the outcome. He emphasized the sense of happiness that accompanies a hard-earned win and acknowledged the effort his teammates invested to secure three points.
From a personal standpoint, Medina mentioned that he felt strong and prepared to keep working. He also highlighted the broader impact of the result, noting that squad members would soon join their national teams and seize the chance to reconnect with family and supporters during official duties.
Medina added a light remark about Zenit’s loss, suggesting that it brought good news to CSKA and others chasing the league title. The remark was shared in a lighthearted tone, illustrating the competitive spirit of the league as a whole [citation: Metaratings.ru].
The interview also touched on the topic of Chalov’s recent omission from the Russian national team’s March friendlies. Medina expressed surprise that Chalov did not receive a call-up, while refraining from judging the decision, and remarked that the striker clearly deserved an opportunity to represent the national side someday soon.
Chalov was named in an extended national team roster but did not feature in the final squad for the March fixtures. The selections also included forwards Konstantin Tyukavin, Alexander Sobolev, and Nikolay Komlichenko for a training camp ahead of national duties.
The Russian national team began its camp in Novogorsk on March 19 with fixtures against Iraq and Iran scheduled as part of the preparation period.
A candid assessment from former Russian national team player Alexander Mostovoy highlighted the factors that contributed to CSKA’s success against Zenit in that league match, underscoring the strategic and motivational elements that can influence a big result in a crowded title race [citation: Metaratings.ru].