The Russian team was defeated in the home match of the qualifying round of the European Championship-2016 from Austria (0: 1) and significantly complicated his task of getting into the final of the tournament. After the match, Capello gave the tradition a lot of bright citations, but did not take responsibility for the problems of the team. Players were more self-critical.
Head coach of Russia Fabio Capello after the game has traditionally paid tribute to his opponent, and explained to personnel decisions, which caused a lot of questions from journalists.
– In the first half failed to play to their strength, were under pressure – quoted Capello official site of the RFU. – We could not cope with the mobility of the Austrians. In the second half leveled the game, to score, somewhere did not have luck. In the first half we could see the difference between the two teams, where one play at a high speed, the second – just below.
– Why did the Russian team could not score in Austria in two games?
– the Austrian national team – good opponent, and their leadership in the group proves the class of the team. We did not have a precise strike.
– How to explain the disastrous first half by the Russian team?
– It’s hard to play a rhythm, when the Premier League players play at least high speeds. It becomes a bad habit to play and train at a slower pace than in the European arena.
– Is it normal situation is that the player on the left with no experience of playing in the Russian Premier League?
– I called a young player, I wanted to see it under the first team. I have heard many good reviews about it. Nobody could have foreseen that the two major central defender will not be able to play in this match. In Ignashevich I had a virus, and Basil was broken early in the game. If I do not call the young players, I can not find their level. Unfortunately, the situation that way.
– Why are not released on the field Alan Dzagoev? And what Vasili Berezutski?
– Alan had not the best match against Belarus. I followed closely the condition of midfielders and saw good physical qualities Dzagoev. Basil pushed when he jumped, he fell badly. Accurate diagnosis will tell the doctor that there was no error. (Later, the wife of the football player said that CSKA defender fractured three processes of the spine – a comment. “Times”).
– Why do not fielded two strikers?
– And Kerzhakov and Dzyuba could not play all 90 minutes. I’m not a factory, I do not produce the attackers. Other forwards in my presence there. Roman Shirokov in recent games in the club played almost hitter – he can score and give out such a position.
– What would you respond to critics who say that Fabio Capello – it a dead end for the Russian team?
– I accept any criticism, it’s part of my job. I understand that’s your job – to write and speak. You can speak to the press whatever you want. But I have one request – do it constructively.
Head coach Austria Marcel Koller has praised his team for the first time:
– The first half we failed. We actually got to neutralize the Russian national team. However, then we made a couple of mistakes, and helped to create some dangerous moments at the gate. On the whole, we played well. If you listen to the reaction of the audience, it can be concluded that they were not happy with what is happening. And that means we failed the game.
We worked well in defense. There were times the opponent to score a goal, but nothing happened. Our team could score the second goal. You probably have seen and what we had opportunities, but unfortunately failed to double the result. As for the Russian team, it really began to exert pressure on us, but we coped with it and confidently moved the game from their gates. And brought it to victory. The result, in my opinion, deserved. We are happy that all three points in our kitty.
– Do not surprised if you passive play the Russian national team in the first half?
– I think it is our achievement. In Vienna, the Russians played well. But today we were able to show what we want, and there is no opponent.
– How do you think that in the center of defense Russian national team played did not play a couple of defenders, and the impact on the result for the game?
– To be honest, I was expecting to see another a couple of defenders, more experienced players that favor one club. Two novice, of course, had an impact on the game.
Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, according to tradition, remained optimistic.
– In a sport fierce competition. Look at the scoreboard – no result. Although I’m sure that we have a chance. I congratulate you, the Russian national team – the first among the third team – quoted Mutko ‘Championship. ”
In turn, the acting president of the Russian Football Union Nikita Simonyan said that the question of the possible resignation of Capello only be discussed, and personally he was not inclined to act rashly. A similar question was asked and very Italian, but it is only in response to voice thanked his journalist.
Russian midfielder Oleg Shatov did not seek to blame the defeat on the side:
– It’s hard to say right now, there are no words, no emotion. The first half failed completely. Recently, the game we did not catch, and this many reasons. But chief among them – we, the players. If the Austrian national team gaining six points out of six, so work in us, and other issues go by the wayside. All questions – to us. It’s a shame. We are all athletes, professionals, and their fans, we should have played differently.
We were 25 people, but if we can not score, it’s our problem. The second time, I think, has developed well for us. But somewhere we were not lucky, somewhere summed level of excellence, – quotes Shatova ‘Championship ».
Defender Russia Ivan Novosel has complained about problems with the implementation :
– We could not realize their moments, but the Austrians realized. I think the game was equal. In the second half it was necessary to further squeezed the opponent and score, but unfortunately did not happen. To some extent it affected the advantage of Austria’s experience and Vasili Berezutski loss at the beginning of the match.
It has been seen on the game, in the second half we took the initiative and created enough chances and approaches that have been implemented at least one. Four more games ahead, and you just have to go out and not given to a hundred and two hundred per cent, to take at least second place and not to play extra matches. It is necessary to put more effort. Naturally, we must strive to take and the first place, but since we have lost, we should at least get closer to the second.
Russian midfielder Roman Shirokov said that the team failed to perform a game plan, and stressed that the defeat could have been bigger:
– We wanted to act as aggressively as the Austrians, but they beat us in the first half.
Good thing it only finished 1: 0, – said Shirokov. – In the second we had chances, but failed. To enter the Euro, must now win the remaining four games.
Striker Austria Marko Arnautovic made a compliment to the Russian team, but admitted that the team is counting on three points this meeting:
– We scored an incredible three points. We knew that the game will be difficult. We understand that a first-class team of Russia by European standards, but we are growing themselves, know their strengths and have a very high quality staff. We went here for three points and incredibly excited.
In the past Austria is the team that seemed to win over the most difficult thing is not, but In recent years we have done a reasonable job. Our children play outside the country in a good club. We have a very strong team. We know it and are very happy, – quotes Arnautovic official site of UEFA.
Defender Austria Christian Fuchs is confident that the team has great potential:
– We have an excellent team spirit, and we feel it – leads the official website UEFA word Fuchs. – Stand for one another mountain. I can see our team has great potential. Ahead we have a lot of important matches, and the first of them we will hold to Sweden.
We are confidently moving along the road to France, agrees. Though at first everyone thought the favorites in the group are Russia and Sweden, selected for major tournaments with some regularity.
Midfielder Austria Julian Baumgartlinger also noted the key role first half of the team’s success:
– We had a competent game plan, which is implemented in the first half – quoted football UEFA official website. – We wanted to control the ball and succeeded. Then, we have relied on the counterattack, it would like to play. We went back, and the Russians gave us a hard time, but I believe we did the right thing by choosing this option.
We are playing one group of players has been four years, and each member of the team in favor of a strong club, which is situated on the important roles. Every time we get together, we become stronger and we have chosen the correct game philosophy. Every game for us as the last, whether it’s against Liechtenstein and Russia.
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