The first coach of Spartak Moscow striker Alexander Sobolev, Alexander Gorbunov, stated that Sobolev endured prolonged provocation from CSKA during the 28th round clash in the Russian Premier League, which culminated in the forward making an obscene gesture to an opponent and receiving a red card.
You can’t justify such behavior. Sobolev could not fully control her emotions in the moment. She faced intense provocation for forty minutes, yet the response was inappropriate. Gorbunov described her as a player who grapples with high emotions and often acts on impulse. He noted that this reaction reflected a tendency to gamble with emotions that overwhelm her at times. This account comes from sports24.
Referee Sergey Karasev, who oversaw the match, first sent Sobolev off for a provocative gesture toward Willian Roshi, and then showed Roshi the red card for repeating Sobolev’s actions.
The final score was 2-1 in favor of Spartak Moscow. In the league standings, Spartak sits in third place with 53 points, while CSKA is second with 54.
With two rounds remaining in the season, Spartak is scheduled to face Pari NN and Wings of the Russia, while CSKA will challenge Krasnodar and Rostov.
Earlier reports indicated that the Russian Football Union’s Control and Disciplinary Board would review the direct red cards shown to Spartak forward Alexander Sobolev and CSKA defender Willian Roshi for the events in the 28th week of the Premier League.