Cassierra finally scored for Zenit, and twice. In the first case, of course, we were lucky, but there are no questions about the second goal of the Colombian. In general, the game once again showed that Zenit has the best bench in the Premier League. But more importantly, this bench is motivated and in good functional condition. Players are fighting for a place in the squad, the competition is very high.

Today, for example, we saw that the Brazilian goalkeeper Ivan is very good. Bakaev is gradually adapting – he played a very solid match. Even those who do not have enough match practice have excellent mutual understanding on the field. Game discipline is also at the proper level. What can I say, Zenit has two squads, and if they are put against each other, it is not known which one will win. They don’t even need sparring at the training camp! Players feel that each of them can count on getting into the starting line-up, and they give all the best.

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This is the advantage of Zenit in the Russian Cup. The rest of the teams also resort to roster rotation, but no one can boast of such a high-quality bench. Due to the large clip, Sergei Semak can add pace and change tactics during the meeting. Such opportunities can only be envied!

Today Zenit was preparing for Spartak through the match with Fakel. And the reserve again played its role: all the leaders, especially the defenders, got the necessary rest. However, it cannot be said that the Voronezh residents were whipping boys today. Given the strength of the opponent, they played a very good match and tried to go on the attack whenever possible. It can be seen that the team is making adjustments to its game and getting used to the pace and level of struggle in the RPL.

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Have we seen any tactical developments before Spartak? I don’t think it makes sense to talk about something like that. Zenit always plays on its own, and it is Spartak that will have to adapt to the Petersburgers. Whether Guillermo Abascal will do this is another question. In the Super Bowl did not, and that’s how it ended.