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The Russian national team was beaten up in Tehran. A very useful match for Karpin
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The team needs to pump physical training.
Matches of the Russian national team have not aroused much interest among football fans lately. Valery Karpin is experimenting with the squad, and the opponents are third-rate Asian teams. They didn’t expect any extravaganza from the game with Iran.
But there were some interesting things to see. At least the coaching staff will now have additional information about the players.
The national team was beaten up in Tehran!
timely break
At first, the game lived up to all expectations: a dull roll of the ball, a high percentage of marriage, a complete lack of emotions. However, the fans, blowing vuvuzelas, did their job – and by the middle of the half, the teams were clearly excited. Better interaction stuck with our guys. The Russian national team especially loaded the left half-flank, where Anton Zinkovsky was operating.
It was the actions of the Spartak player that eventually led to the goal. Karpin’s team covered the opponent’s exit from the defense with branded pressure, after which Zinkovsky got the ball. Anton on a false swing entered the penalty area and ran into the bandwagon from Said Ezatolahi. The former Rostov football player could only shrug, while Anton Miranchuk calmly converted a penalty kick.
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After a missed ball, the Iranians ran. They even had a one-on-one, but the “ten” hosts Shahriyar Moghanlu took pity on Matvey Safonov and decided to shoot the crows instead of the goalkeeper. Then the Iranian team carried out some more very unpleasant attacks. Approaches to our gates have become regular. The culprit of the missed goal especially tried: Ezatolahi all the time went into the penalty area from deep in the field, trying to win top balls. The whistle for the break was clearly not in favor of the Iranians …
early fatigue
It would seem that one could take advantage of the break to rebuild and figure out how to counteract the pressure of the hosts. However, almost immediately after leaving the locker room, the Iranians equalized. The loser of the first half, Moghanlu, competently set himself up for a foul by Ruslan Litvinov in the penalty area. As a result – another penalty kick and a cold-blooded shot from the spot by Mehdi Taremi. Everything according to the precepts of Artem Dzyuba – “if you are not sure – hit the center.”
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Iran continued to create chances. Ezatolahi had a dangerous moment, who hit from the penalty line, but Saeed’s shot failed. However, the hosts could not refuse the desire to support the hosts. The Russians, on the other hand, began to allow more and more shotguns, and in the attack they completely died out.
At some point, there was a feeling that the team simply ran out of strength. Apparently, the physical preparation of our players simply leaves much to be desired. Although, perhaps, the matter is also in the active first third of the match, when Karpinsky pressing worked very well.
The substitutions helped a little – the team ran again. However, there is no need to talk about some kind of turning point in the game. As a result, the meeting ended in a draw, although Iran could well have scored the winning goal. I must admit: Russia got a lot from the Iranians – and it was very useful. Karpin will certainly draw conclusions from this result – first of all, in terms of physical training, which needs to be pumped in order to play active pressure, not only for the first 30 minutes. Perhaps things will be a little different in St. Petersburg against Iraq.
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On Sunday, March 26 at 17:00 Moscow time, watch the Russia-Iraq meeting live on the Match TV channel, as well as on matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites.
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Inter defender Manual AkanjiArsenal, whose rights belong to Manchester City, expressed his thoughts about Arsenal.
The Milan club will face the Londoners today, on January 20, as part of the 7th round of the Champions League.
– In my opinion, Arsenal is one of the strongest teams in Europe. I certainly don’t see them as number one, but they are definitely among the best, so we have a serious test ahead of us that we are fully prepared for.
– How do you evaluate Arsenal’s recent development?
– I have three children at home, so I don’t have much time to watch football. However, it is obvious that Arsenal has a very strong and balanced squad. They show enviable stability, which is an important factor for successful competition in multiple tournaments at the same time.
– How can you beat them?
– The key to success will be effective implementation. In matches with the giants, any mistake can be fatal, but this rule works both ways.
We need to show composure and determination in the final phase, while also minimizing waste of possession. It will be a difficult match where the harmony of the whole team is important.
– Last season Arsenal created many difficulties for Inter and now they are especially dangerous in attack. How difficult will it be for defenders?
– It is difficult for me to draw parallels with last year because I have not played for this club yet. Arsenal are a tough opponent and they are extremely effective, especially from set pieces.
In European competitions you always have to face top-class forwards: we have already seen the powerful attacks of Atlético and Liverpool. Maintaining maximum concentration is vital for us.
– Who do you see as the leader of European football at the moment and what are the tasks facing Inter?
– For me personally, Bayern Munich is the standard in Europe at the moment. They play outstanding football, score a lot of goals and are reliable in defence.
As for our goals, our main goal is to win Serie A as always. The primary goal in the Champions League is to be in the top eight. We will see further because everyone knows Inter’s potential,” Akanji said.
Source: Sport UA
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Barcelona forward ferran torres He suffered pain in his hip area after completing the La Liga match against Real Sociedad with 1:2.
Due to this injury, the Spaniard will miss the trip to Prague, where the Catalans are scheduled to play a Champions League match against local Slavia next Wednesday, As magazine reports.
According to initial estimates, the football player was found to have a minor hamstring injury. This leaves the chance for him to be in the squad for Sunday’s match against Oviedo, but the final decision will be made based on the dynamics of his recovery. Let’s remember that in mid-October, Torres was sidelined for more than a week with a similar thigh muscle strain.
Source: Sport UA
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe He shared his opinions about the midfielder Jude Bellingham Against the background of the fans’ critical attitude towards the club’s performances.
The Madrid team defeated Levante with a score of 2-0 on Saturday in the 20th week of La Liga. Previously, the Blancos were defeated in the Spanish Super Cup final and left the competition for the Spanish Cup.
Santiago Bernabeu fans accompanied the team’s match with deafening whistles and criticism, which did not subside until the end of the match, despite the three points scored.
“Bellingham’s talent is unquestionable. He has enormous potential. When he is at his best, he is one of the best football players on the planet.”
It’s not easy for everyone right now. We accept the anger of the stands. However, complaints should concern the entire team; This is not Jude’s or anyone else’s personal fault. Our task is to correct the situation.
We have achieved success in the championship and now we need to continue in the Champions League. “If the fans feel our determination and quality play, they will support us again,” Mbappe said in his meeting with the press before the Monaco match.
Source: Sport UA
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