Expert “Gazety.Ru” commented Vladimir Eshtrekov result of the match of the second round of the Champions League between Petersburg “Zenith” and “Monaco”, saying that it was a meeting of equal competitors, which hosts a little lacked sharpness in the line of attack to win.
– What kind of person you were waiting on the eve of the meeting of “Zenith” with “Monaco»?
– Basically, I was hoping that Petrograders still achieve a positive result – win. It is based on those feelings as “Zenith” is playing in the Russian championship. But, apparently, at the international level a completely different “degrees” of the struggle, so something they did not have.
– Judging by the result, and many statistical indicators, the meeting was equal. And the game was whether someone is worthy of winning?
– In the first, maybe 15 minutes “Monaco” looked a bit more preferable. In the sense that they have had good moments, they could implement. Well, then, I think the game was leveled. And the “Zenith” came episodes, though not so obvious.
But in general, probably the result of a natural. During the match, taking into account how the game evolved, perhaps, through a fair.
– In your opinion, what are not enough Petrograd for the final success?
– Perhaps they lacked aggressiveness is in the attack, especially because it was a home game. Except for the start of the segment, the defensive team played normally. And it’s not just the defenders. In general, very dangerous moments opponent never made: there were only some approaches.
Lacking pressure on the defenders of the “Monaco” sharpness. Middle of the field blue-white-blue controlled and had the advantage there, but with the end of attacks on other people’s doors to be a problem.
– After a fairly impressive winning streak in various tournaments «Zenit» in the second game in a row ends goalless draw (previously – with “Spartacus» ). What is the reason? Maybe Petrograd strikers outta sight?
– Here it is necessary to speak not only about the forwards. We must take the team as a whole. After all, before almost every game created a lot of poignant moments. With “Spartacus” these areas have already been covered, and therefore did not become such a clear superiority.
But, again, the championship of Russia – this is one competition, and there respective opponents. And in the Champions League game level commands much higher and it needs to fit.
– Despite the peaceful outcome, “Zenith” and “Monaco” with four recruited glasses continue to lead the table their group. These clubs – the main contenders to get into the playoffs?
– In principle, yes. But there still is a German “Bayer” with three points, which also can not be written off after a win at the “Benfica”. If you take their first game in Monaco leverkuzentsy looked good and had a lot of chances to realize their scoring chances.
But they did not use them, in contrast to the hosts who have achieved as a result of the victory. So that the “Bayer” and even “Benfica” yet able to step in eighth finals. But everything will depend on what state they come to the remaining matches. However, as the same “Zenith” and “Monaco”. Still ahead.
– Is it possible to compare the current match “Zenith” with “Monaco” and previous to the “Benfica”? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these clubs?
– These rivals are preaching a different character game: “Monaco” he is not like the one that shows the “Benfica”. But the fact that the first meeting of the St. Petersburg group achieved victory in Lisbon – is a very good start. In any case, now they will take them home.
So the “Zenith”, hopefully, will be more chances. The main thing that came out of our club team, maybe even from the first place. And who will be the second or third – not so important.
– You could have someone to allocate a part of the “Zenith” in the game with Monegasques?
– Unless Lodygina. During those two points, in which he was able to play decently and, one might say, was rescued. And so the team played at all, but not until the end on what they can show. They still have the potential to attack, they can look even stronger.
However, this time a little bit did not happen. Not so, as usual, showed itself Rondon – he dropped out of the game. The Hulk is worth waiting for more, as well as from Shatova. That is the whole line of attack is not fully met our expectations.
– Next “Zenith” to be two-legged confrontation with the “Bayer”. What can you say about this opponent?
– Advise then nothing else – at the club there are people who will understand how to play. But it is precisely these meetings and will be decisive. If the St. Petersburg group, which is to hold the two match, then their chances greatly increase. Otherwise, there will be serious problems.
Therefore, “Zenith” is well aware that “Bayer” and the German Championship – is tough opponent and the tournament respectively. In this connection, will probably be very difficult. But let’s hope that they will be able to adequately recover from this situation.
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