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Spartak will easily pass Lokomotiv in the Russian Cup, Shmarov is sure
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The tournament position of Spartak obliges Lokomotiv to win in the quarterfinals of the FONBET Cup of Russia, according to the ex-striker of Spartak, Master of Sports of the USSR Valery Shmarov.
The meeting will take place on February 22 at the Red-Green Stadium, starting at 20:00 Moscow time.
– Spartak, of course, is the favorite in the cup match against Lokomotiv, there can’t even be any doubts about it. The Red-Whites looked very good at the Winline RPL Winter Cup. Plus, the psychological state of Spartak is better than that of the railway workers, and the tournament position obliges Lokomotiv to pass.
Yes, the playoffs of the Russian Cup consist of two matches, but there will be no surprises – and Spartak will easily go further, – Metaratings.ru quotes a functionary.
Watch the live broadcast of the Lokomotiv – Spartak match from 19:30 on the Match channel, as well as on matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites.
Source: Sportbox
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