Mikhail Likhachev about the final Russia – Portugal: the chances of rivals are fifty-fifty
Mikhail Likhachev about the final Russia – Portugal: the chances of rivals are fifty-fifty
Head coach of the Russian beach soccer team Mikhail Likhachev failed to determine the favorite in the final match of the European Futsal Championship between the teams of Russia and Portugal.
“We are in for a very interesting finale. Absolutely random possible future for the finalists to become European champions. Our team overcame the semi-final stage not without adventures, but, nevertheless, the result that we got was mainly achieved. Portugal also showed remarkable moral and volitional qualities – the second half of the match with Spain was practically visible in her appearance. And this suggests that they have earned the right to be in the final. In my opinion, Russia and Portugal are really very strong teams at this Euro.
With the onset of waiting for the final, it will be a very interesting match. I think it’s very important which team will have more patience, will have a higher level of concentration throughout the game. It is clearly seen how Portugal adds in the course of the tournament. And this, of course, is important for all major tournaments, such as the World and European Championships. One can say that the winning experience that the Portuguese national team has. However, it is clear that our team is in good morale. Therefore, the chances of fighting with an estimate of fifty-fifty.
I don’t think that the rivals’ regalia have a special effect on our players. For each of the players of the Russian national team, perhaps this is the most important match in his career. All our possibilities for the upcoming game, and at the same time it is very important that this responsibility does not overwhelm the guys during the meeting, which also cannot be expected, ”Likhachev said in an interview with the Championship correspondent Mikhail Sokolov.
The final match of the European Futsal Championship will take place on Sunday, February 6. The game starts at 19:30 Moscow time.