Former defender “Khimki” And “Zenith” and now player of BC “Moskovsky” Egor Vyaltsev, on the eve of the first meeting of the 1/8 finals of the Russian Cup with Paris Nizhny Novgorod, told that the advantage of his team over the team of Nizhny Novgorod is that it is not dominated by the result.
The first meeting of the 1/8 finals of the Russian Cup between BC Moskovsky and Paris NN will take place in Moscow on November 29 and will start at 2:30 p.m.
Paris NN is the current holder of the Russian Cup. On Wednesday, Nizhny Novgorod announced on the official website the return of 37-year-old defender Anton Ponkrashov to the club. The contract with the basketball player was signed for one month. The president of Pari NN, Sergei Panov, in a conversation with , did not rule out the extension of the agreement with Ponkrashov.
“We only hope for victory.” It can not be otherwise. The confrontation consists of two matches – home and away. Therefore, for us, of course, it will be a very difficult game and test. Because we have amateur status, unlike Pari NN, who trains and plays professionally. Moreover, they are the winner of the last Russian Cup, and in general they are a very serious team. I managed to play with these guys for over a year and I played against this coach. Zoran Lukic is a highly respected specialist. I think the team will be prepared as usual. I am sure that, as always, Nizhniy will demonstrate an uncompromising defensive game and act in a very organized manner. This will be a test for us.
— What do you think are your advantages over your opponent?
– The result does not dominate us, and we will play our game. Our advantage in this regard is quite significant. Because we have already done a lot and I hope we will do even more. We will worry much less than Nizhny: they are winners of the Russian Cup and they must defend their title.
— How serious will Anton Ponkrashov’s return be for Nizhny?
“His return should be a good reinforcement for them.” But, as for a particular match, I can’t say if it will improve or not, since I’m getting off the ball boat. But overall, his experience will help them. They don’t have enough guys, there are a lot of injuries. And I wish Anton good luck. And so that he extends the contract. And not only for this season, but also for the next one and showed itself in all its glory. But tomorrow there will be a battle and there are no friends on the site, ”Vyaltsev told the correspondent.
Watch the live broadcast of the match on the “Match!” TV channel. Thu” November 29 from 2:25 p.m. Moscow time.
Source : MatchTV
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