Claudinho is the best player in the opening match of the PARI Premier Cup Zenit – Neftchi

The midfielder of the St. Petersburg club “Zenit” was recognized as the best player in the PARI Premier Cup match with Neftchi. The award was presented to the player by Match TV host and PARI ambassador Kamilya Kharisova and former UFC bantamweight champion and PARI ambassador Petr Yan.

The meeting ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of the team of Sergei Semak. Claudinho scored a goal in the 70th minute, after which he was replaced.

The best player of the match is determined by the results of voting in the Match Premier Telegram channel, which opens at the 75th minute of the game. Claudinho won 53% of the vote.

— You took pictures of your scratches. What is this?

To be honest, I don’t know how it came about. It is very symbolic that the scar in the form of a small heart is my new tattoo (smiles).

– Did Sergey Semak come up with a new role for you? Perhaps instead of the outgoing Wendel.

– No, at the end of last season I started practicing this game. I have experience of playing not only on the flank, but also in the center. I am very glad that I was able to help the team and win.

– Tell us about the goal.

– I had enough calmness and endurance to stay in the place where I received the ball. Then all I had to do was hit accurately, which I succeeded,” Claudinho said.

Petersburg “Zenith” won the first victory in the tournament. The next game of Petersburgers will take place on July 4, while Neftchi will play its next match on July 8. Both teams will play Red Star.

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