Russian football team conceded the Austrians in Vienna – RIA Novosti

VIENNA, November 16 – R-Sport, Taras Barabash. Russian Football team lost to the Austrians in the qualifying tournament of the European Championship 2016.

The match, which took place at the stadium “Ernst Happel” in Vienna on Saturday, ended in victory for the hosts with the score 1: 0. After four matches Austrians scored 10 points and single-handedly led by a group G. The Russian team behind leader has five points.

Capello confident that the Russian team did not deserve defeat

The match in Vienna could provide answers to many questions, chief among them – to be or not to be a coach Fabio Capello in the national team of Russia. Before the meeting on “Ernst Happel” Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said that the meeting in Austria will be the key not only for the Italian, but also for the team. Given the fact that Capello has not received wages for four months, and the issue of debt in front of him and was not discussed at the last executive committee of the RAF, the head coach must have been anxious about their future. As a result, the question of the future of Capello was not discussed at the post-match press conference, but did not Mutko applications without delay.

“It is very difficult match, tough for both teams. We had a good game, there were moments that were not used. I think that the result of randomly distributed after what I saw on the field. In the current football at international level there are no easy games, we can cite many examples. Today there is no weak opponents, “- said Capello told reporters after the game.

However, he refused to answer questions about their salary arrears and the future of the ex-coach of the national team, Christian Panucci and Massimo Neri, who did not come to Austria with the team because of the lack of guarantees from the RFU.

With the speed – full order

lifesaver for Capello was supposed to be the midfielder Roman Shirokov, who was appointed captain after his return to the national team. Without Shirokov team did not show the result at the World Cup in Brazil, it is staked in Vienna Capello, recalling that the novel alone can decide the fate of the episode.

The Russians in the match against the Austrians lacked accuracy at the end of attacks and inventions in the opponent’s half of the field, but the speed of thought and movement, as stressed Capello, everything was in order. “I work for the good of the team, try to do everything as best as possible. Today lost. The way forward is simple: we need to continue to work and show the game at those speeds that were today,” – said Capello.

Returns Shirokov was insufficient to improve the quality of the game in the middle of the field, and partners Romana show their best qualities in this cool Viennese evening could not.

Rod Kokorina

Keeping in mind that the Russian team needed a victory, Capello put attacker composition. Should not confuse the fact that in the main part appeared only one rated striker – Alexander Kokorin. Dinamo maintain depth of field were called Shirokov and Victor Fayzulin, and on the flanks operated motor prone to attack, and not to destruction Oleg Shatov and Denis Cheryshev. In general, the Russian team in the first half, looked no weaker opponent, and whether Kokorin little more precise when the Stroke stroke from the middle distance at the end of the first third inning, the Russians could lead in the score, but the shot hit the post.

After the match, RFU President Nikolai Tolstoy said that the team needs to develop the game in attack. “Coaching staff of the Russian national team must analyze the play of the team in the match against the Austrians and make adjustments in the work to improve the quality of the game. Today, the team did not deserve defeat. At the same time, of course, necessary to improve the quality of team play. And in order to win, must first strengthen the attack, “- said the fat.

The fatal counterattack

The second half the hosts started without delay. At 54 minutes, Dmitry Kombarov sloppy play against Martin Harnik and referee Martin Atkinson was right to appoint a penalty, but did not. Head coach Marcel Koller owners just threw up his hands in frustration. Austrians expected added in the second half, and here at Capello ace in the hole was not there.

After hours of playing time Austrians cleaned Initiative to hands and eventually succeeded thanks to a quick counterattack. Capello has warned his players that it was offensive – the trump card of the Austrians, but what’s the point? First goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev coped with a bang in the face, though replay showed that the ball is still crossed the goal line. Russians rushed forward and missed a sharp attack rival – Rubin Okotie opened the scoring, closing the chamber at the far post. In the remainder of the team Capello has not created any memorable moments in front of goal and lost. Not helped and replacing Alexei Ionov, Artem Dziuba and Alan Dzagoev failed to prove himself in the allotted time.

“Our team was the balance, we played well. I needed a quick player on the right touchline, such as ions. When the game (Alexander) Samedov, all asking Ionov. When Ionov – Samedova. It is clear that Dzagoev – not Wing forward and center midfield. But I let those who could sharpen the game “- summed Capello.

Tolstoy said that the team stands the former task. “Tournament situation is difficult, but the task before the team remains the same – getting into the final of the European Championship,” – said the head of the RAF.

In the next qualifying match Russians will play March 27 at the exit from the team of Montenegro. Until the end of this year, the team Capello will hold a friendly match against Hungary on November 18 in Budapest.