Popovich called the departure of “Zenith” from the Cup of Russia less sensation than the defeat of “Locomotive” from “Akron”

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.