St. Petersburg’s chilly weather is fully consistent with the oppressive atmosphere of the mixed zone “Petrovsky”. When the champion Russia played a draw with the team that occupies the current 13th place in the standings, to some positive emotions can not be counted. Three hit the bar gate “Ufa” Missed penalty Witsel – hardly “Zenith” will want to remember this match at “Peter”. It is not surprising that the blue-white-blue in the evening were not set up to talk with reporters. Artem Dzyuba originally explained the rejection of the interview: “I do not want to just tell a dirty tricks.” Oleg Shatov , limping, with a mournful mien left the mixed zone. Nicolas Lombaerts said that he is “very bad.” Nico, and who is now well in St. Petersburg?
For the press it was strange to see the Igor Smolnikova . The fact that the commentator of the match Gennady Orlov at the time of reporting said the defender of “Zenith” has flown to England for surgery. Igor dispelled doubts, explaining that leaves only December 6th. Well, with the “Ghent” Smolnikov now just will not play.
«Our fans safe to go to Gent»
a surprise agreed to answer questions from reporters one of the losers of today’s match, Axel Witsel , not Converted .
– Axel, what do you say about today’s game?
- The game was crazy. Good luck today was not on our side. We missed a lot of chances. In the second half we played quite well, we only needed one more goal. The first time I see such bad luck “Zenith”. I think we did everything right, but it was not enough. Besides, I did not realize a penalty. Apparently, today the ball did not want to fly into the gate “Ufa”.
– Rain somehow influenced the game?
- Of course, the weather has made adjustments to the game. In the second half, the rain stopped, and it became easier. But I can not say that the weather caused the loss of points.
– You are not from the penalty spot – it bad luck?
- Penalties – entirely my responsibility. Luck has nothing to do with it. I missed. It can happen to any player. I’m not the first. But before the penalty we had enough chances to equalize, and then go ahead.
– Today, I missed the match Hulk and Garcia. Perhaps their absence was the reason for the loss of points?
- Hulk and Javi Garcia – a very important player for the “Zenith”, they could score quickly. But again, without them we have points. We could win without them.
– How today’s match affect preparations for the last game of this year?
Goals: Zinchenko, 36 (0: 1); Garay, 86 (1: 1 pen).
Missed Penalties:
Witsel, 81 ?? no.
Warnings:
Criscito, 8; Danny, 31 ?? Yurchenko, 69; Igbun 80; Nikitin, 85.
– In Ghent we have to win to show the perfect result in the Champions League group stage and go down in history.
– In your opinion, is not dangerous to the fans of “Zenith” to travel to Belgium in connection with the sophisticated Russian-Turkish relations and the terrorist attack in Paris?
- I do not think. What is happening in Belgium and Europe as a whole, does not apply to football. In Ghent, everything should be fine. Of course, I’ve been watching this whole situation, but I try not to think about it a lot.
– As a whole for the “Zenith” has developed the first half of the season?
- We made a lot of mistakes in home games, have lost too many points. Who we are lagging behind CSKA six points. After the match with the “Ghent” we need to bring the head in order to try and rehabilitate.
«We are lucky today, and the goalkeeper saved, and” Zenith “was not able to score twice»
Footballers “Ufa” enjoyed no less popular among journalists than Zenit. Defender Team Eugene Perevertajlo Alex Nikitin is quite critical of his team’s game.
– I can not say that we played well today. More defended. “Zenith”, of course, provided a lot of pressure on us. Our team can play in combinational football. Today is a game where luck and the goalkeeper saved, and “Zenith” could not score a second goal. Although we too are great. But “Peter”, “Ufa” showed not the best game.
«This story is remembered most»
But the author of goals against Yuri Lodygina, young midfielder “Ufa » Alexander Zinchenko , on the contrary, praised his team.
– What’s it like – to score in the goal of “Zenith»?
- Wow! My goal – the merit of the whole team. Today we have been, in fact, one full point, which we have implemented.
– It is difficult to play against the recognized stars – Garay, Witsel?
- Not the first day of play in the Premier League, so there is nothing special in the game against them. We have adapted to the championship, though, of course, there is still a lot of work. We have a very promising team.
– We believed in victory “Ufa” in today’s match?
- When not Witsel from the penalty spot, thought that victory in our pocket. Good luck today was on our side. But the draw “Ufa” happy.
– How fair were two penalties assigned to the gate of your team?
– Who emotions all the guys say that the penalty was not. I have yet to speak on this subject is not ready, you just have to review the episodes. “Zenith” – a team of top level, which shows good football in the Champions League, so for the “Ufa” draw on the road, when a crazy fan support St. Petersburg – a great success. In the locker room the mood is excellent. Most importantly, the guys did not hang nose, a good attitude. We have our challenges, we must correct the many errors in the second round.
– We knew that today “Peter” was attended by scouts “Marcel”, who searched for you?
- No, but it’s very nice to hear.
– In what league would like to try your hand?
- While I was in the “Ufa”, and all thoughts are connected with the club. Of course, in the future I dream to play in the top league, but there is still a lot of work. So far I have no pre-proposals have been received. Maybe some negotiations with the agent and there, but I do not take it into account. While I can not understand what will happen tomorrow, but today I’m a player, “Ufa” I respect the contract and I want to help this team.
– According to the statistics you scored the 15,000th goal in the Russian championships. What emotions by this news?
- This story is remembered most.
Video. Highlights
Live broadcast of the match «Zenit» – «Ufa»
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