Ex-player of the Slovak national team: Russia rebounded, Safonov played great – Gazeta.Ru
09 October 2021, 06:54
Former defender of the Slovak national team and Moscow Lokomotiv Jan Dyuritsa spoke about the defeat of the Slovaks from Russia (0: 1) in the match of the seventh round of the qualifying stage of the World Cup – 2022.
“I congratulate Russia on the victory, but I will say that it bounced back. On shots, including on target, the Slovaks were better. But no one will remember this.
Both teams looked good. The Russian national team played well in defense, the Slovaks looked better, but they were unlucky. I would like to note the goalkeeper of the Russian national team Matvey Safonov, who won simply smartly and reliably, “- quotes the words of the former player of the” railroad workers ” Metaratings.ru…
In the 24th minute, Milan Shkrinjar sent the ball into his own goal.
Valery Karpin’s wards are in second place in their qualifying group, gaining 16 points. The Russians are inferior to Croatia only in additional indicators. Slovakia provides on the fourth line, having nine points in the asset.
In the next match, Russia will play against Slovenia. The match, which will take place in Maribor, will take place on 11 October. The starting whistle will sound at 21.45 Moscow time. Slovakia will play with Croatia. The meeting will take place on October 11. The starting whistle will sound at 21.45 Moscow time.
Former coach of the Slovak national team Stefan Tarkovic spoke out about the defeat from the national team of Russia.