The head coach of Zenit-2 talks about the victory over Znamya Truda in the 22nd round of the LEON-Second League – 2:0.
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— A very tough match. We assumed that the team was very well organized. I told the players jokingly that the team didn’t really need the ball. They know how to be patient and wait for the opponent to make a mistake. That’s why the match turned out to be very tough, plus we had some problems with personnel. There were many debutants in this game. I’ll rate it positively, because such men’s football was played at times. It’s clear that the opponent played more vertically, so there was a lot of fighting, and our team didn’t lose.
— You mentioned the guys who debuted today. How did they perform?
— The most sensitive thing in this regard is the line of defenders. Even joint training sometimes does not give the desired effect. It takes time to play together. It is the combination of these players. In this game we had to change three positions, but we did well. Today the youth players played, which means there is someone to look at and use in some critical situations. In principle, they are ready to play here.
— Today the opponent came out on the field with five defenders in the starting lineup. How difficult are such matches?
— Knowing this coach, he has been with the team for the second year, they do not change anything. They are positioned with a 3-4-3 formation, but by and large it is 5-4-1. They play very well in defense, three central defenders do not go anywhere at all, so, of course, it is difficult to open such defense lines. Here football skills can come to the fore. A living example is Igor Kozlov. Today he had a moment worth noting.
— Even before the goal was scored, your team was preparing a triple substitution. Nevertheless, we saw them immediately after Igor Kozlov’s realized episode. Was there an idea to abandon some substitutions?
– No, we wanted to add a little bit on the flanks. The players came out quite well. It seemed that Galanin was a little bit down, Voinkov also decreased his activity. Plus, the central striker Rubanov will be more successful in the fight in some simple episodes, when it will be necessary to simplify the game.
— Kirill Stolbov has returned to the team. How would you rate his performance?
– I think he played a good match. For us, he is certainly an acquisition. We are very happy that he is back. I hope we can help him get the playing practice he did not get, and he will be able to step forward.
— How did the forced substitution at the end of the first half affect the game?
— In essence, we lost one replacement slot, we had to change the player literally at the end of the first half. He couldn’t continue, even endure two or three minutes. How serious — the examination will show. For us, this is a loss.
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Zenit-2 Secures Victory over Znamya Truda in LEON-Second League Match
In a thrilling match, Zenit-2 emerged victorious over Znamya Truda in the 22nd round of the LEON-Second League, with a final score of 2-0. The head coach of Zenit-2 shared his thoughts on the game, praising his team’s performance despite the challenges they faced.
A Tough but Positive Match
The coach described the match as “very tough” due to Znamya Truda’s well-organized team and Zenit-2’s personnel issues. Despite these challenges, the coach rated the match positively, citing the men’s football played by his team and their ability to capitalize on their opponent’s mistakes. [[1]]
Debutants Shine
The match saw several debutants take to the field, with the coach praising their performance, particularly in defense. He noted that joint training doesn’t always yield the desired results and that it takes time for players to gel together. However, the youth players rose to the occasion, showcasing their readiness to play in critical situations.
Overcoming a Tough Defense
Znamya Truda’s 5-defender starting lineup posed a significant challenge for Zenit-2. The coach acknowledged that breaking through such a defense is difficult, but credited his team’s football skills, citing Igor Kozlov’s impressive moment as an example.
Substitutions and Strategy
Before the goal was scored, Zenit-2 was preparing for a triple substitution. However, the substitutions were made immediately after Igor Kozlov’s goal. The coach explained that the intention was to add width to the flanks, and the players who came on did well. He also noted that Galanin and Voinkov’s activity levels had dropped, and central striker Rubanov would be more effective in simplifying the game.
Head-to-Head Record
According to head-to-head records, Zenit-2 St. Petersburg has won 6 games against Znamya Truda, with a total of 25 goals scored and an average of 1.9 goals per game. [[2]]In a recent match between the two teams, Zenit-2 emerged victorious with a score of 2-0. [[3]]
Zenit-2’s victory over Znamya Truda was a testament to their team’s perseverance and football skills. Despite the challenges they faced, they were able to capitalize on their opponent’s mistakes and secure a well-deserved win.
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