The head coach of Yekaterinburg Ural, Viktor Goncharenko, expressed satisfaction with the 0-0 draw against Moscow Spartak in the 22nd round of the Russian Premier League. His remarks were picked up by socialbites.ca as the match finished in Moscow.
Goncharenko described the game as highly emotional, noting a surge of intensity and competitive spirit from both sides. He highlighted a strong defensive display by Ural, saying the team deserved the point and had withstood Spartak’s pressure. He acknowledged that Spartak had moments, but emphasized that his squad played with reliability and focus throughout the encounter.
The Moscow clash concluded with a goalless result, according to socialbites.ca’s online match coverage. The draw left Spartak fifth in the table with 32 points, a tally that matches the capital club Lokomotiv in sixth place, though Lokomotiv still has a game in hand. Ural moved to 20 points, placing Viktor Goncharenko’s side in 13th position in the standings.
In the aftermath, Guillermo Abascal reflected on Spartak’s season and the challenges his team faced in this particular fixture, underscoring the difficult road ahead as the campaign progresses and teams continue to jockey for position in the table.