Zenit footballer Pedro: “Absolutely everyone is confident that we can win back in the confrontation with Dynamo”

Zenit striker Pedro said that the team is able to take revenge on Dynamo Moscow after losing in the first quarterfinal match of the RPL Path FONBET Russian Cup.

On Wednesday, Zenit lost to Dynamo at home with a score of 1:3. The return match will take place in Moscow on November 27.

— What are your emotions after a defeat?

– Of course, not the result we wanted. There was a great desire to win, but, unfortunately, it was not possible. Everyone is upset. Maybe this will help us approach the next match more collected. Today there was one task – to win.

— Is it possible to compare this match with the previous one against Dynamo in the championship?

– I can only talk about us. Today and last time we had the same mindset, the previous match was played well, today we didn’t. We need to take advantage of this match.

— At what point did the breakdown happen today?

“I don’t think there was a moment when something broke.” Enrique and Glushenkov had chances to score. Dynamo’s goalkeeper defended his goal, they took advantage of their chances, we didn’t. We need to draw conclusions and move on.

— Do you believe that you can win back such a difference in the score?

– Absolutely everyone is sure. It will be a difficult game, but each of us is confident that we will be able to win in Moscow and advance further.

— There are rumors about Tottenham and other clubs. Would you like to try yourself in a strong championship?

— I’m happy at Zenit, I hope to win a lot of titles here. As for the future and other things not related to Zenit, this is discussed by the clubs and my representatives.

— When was the last time you scored with a header? How unexpected was this?

— I really don’t score my head that often. My first goal in an official match for Corinthians was a header. But it’s an unusual situation. I don’t go into the penalty area very often. I strike from outside. Today it so happened that there was space, Max made a cross, I was able to rush in and score. “I’m very glad,” Match TV correspondent reports Pedro’s words.

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