Former Moscow Dynamo striker Alexander Popovich said that the departure of St. Petersburg Zenit from the FONBET Cup of Russia did not become a loud sensation for him, since the Blue and White deserved to win.
On Wednesday, Dynamo beat Zenit on penalties in the match of the second stage of the ¼ final of the Path of Regions of the Russian Cup.
– Is the departure of Zenit, the best Russian team of the last five years, a less loud sensation than the departure of Lokomotiv, which is fighting for survival in the RPL?
– Yes, because Zenit flew out from Dynamo, and Lokomotiv from the First League team, which is fighting for survival there. With all due respect to Zenit, Dynamo also have a very good squad. The team played in the last Cup final. This is a team that can and must fight for medals in the Russian Championship. There are collected great performers, collection players. I don’t understand those who said before the match that Zenit would easily deal with the Muscovites.
– How fair is the result of this match in terms of the game?
– Dynamo played better. In the end, it, in general, pressed Zenit to its gates as if Peter was playing a match with a serious team of the Champions League level. Jokanovic’s team had to score even in regular time and resolve all issues without bringing the matter to a penalty. Moments for this were created good. Plus, the guests still stole a penalty.
– Who is the main favorite to win the Russian Cup this season?
– There are several of them. This is Dynamo, and Spartak, and CSKA, – Euro‑Futbol.Ru quotes Popovich.
The draw for the first stage of the ½ finals of the Way of the Regions of the Cup of the country will take place on Friday. Watch the live broadcast on Match TV starting at 13:35.
