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Europa League. 1/4 final . The first match. “Seville” – “Zenith” – 2: 1

Coach “Zenith” and “Seville” – the first match of 1 / 4 finals of the Europa League

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Alexander Vishnevsky Sergey ZIMMERMAN
of Seville

– How do you assess the match? – the question mentor “Zenith”.

– The first half was a positive for us. Played well, kept the ball confidently defended. Of course, the fact that we were able to open an account, also influenced the situation. There were opportunities to increase the lead, but we only used one of the available points. On the 60th minute as the problems started – we felt tired. We were forced to make a replacement, and it contributed to the course of the meeting. “Seville” added in the control, has filed many angles. It is understood that the opponent also gave all his strength, and the goal scored by us here will have an impact on the return leg.

– Why did you decide to play as a defensive style? And what has changed in the second half than the first?

– We have not changed our philosophy at half-time. Simply, losing control, could not play as well – primarily for pressure, “Seville”. In the first half rivals pressured not so much in the second they get it better, and we could not keep the ball as they wanted. But in any case it was replaced after only. Before them, “Zenit” owned initiative, acted confidently, looking for opportunity. Besides, you’ve seen how difficult stadium here, and when both teams scoring the first goal, and emotions affect them, and to us.

– Do preliminary information about the severity of the injury Mogilevtsev?

– all seriously. So far it has not been confirmed, but is suspected ligament rupture.

– How you met in Seville and what do you expect in terms of emotions from the return match?

– Sevilla, its inhabitants, the stadium – all this can be called real magic. But the same can be seen in St. Petersburg. And when we come back, we look forward to a great atmosphere and the support of our fans. And thanks to the mayor of the city that gave us support.

Unai Emery: “Too bad that the” Zenith “at home will suit the score 1: 0″

– This result is not good for us, – said the head coach, “Seville”. – In the return game, “Zenith” will arrange the score 1: 0. Second half our performance was much better than the first, we were able to add. The game was to gnashim solid advantage, we have earned 22 corner and scored two goals. But the playoffs – the confrontation of the two matches, and all will solve the second match in St. Petersburg, in which we try to show their best game.

– 22 angular earned “Sevilla”, it outstanding result?

– Angle important when they lead to goals, and we have corner did not lead to clogged balls.

– Were you surprised that the “Zenith” did not come out to replace Kerzhakov, ex-football player, “Seville”?

– Not my rules to discuss solutions colleagues. It was a matter of “Zenith” Kerzhakov goes there or not. I can only say that I know well Kerzhakova during his work in “Spartacus.” I remember him as an important player and class striker.