Goalie “Zenith » Denis Adamov told that winning the Tie Cup would be a nice bonus to prepare for the spring part of the RPL season.
On Monday, Zenit played their first match at the Equality Cup, in which they defeated Qatari Al-Duhail with a score of 2:0.
— How much work did the match against Al-Duhail require for you?
– You should always be in the game with your thoughts. And in terms of physical activity – so far there are two training sessions a day, before the match against Al-Duhail it was also small, but easy. Obviously fatigue had built up, so it was a bit difficult. I am very grateful to the referee, who did not add anything to the 90 minutes and immediately blew the whistle.
— Was there a moment in the first half that made you work physically?
— With Zenit goalkeepers, it often happens that you stay in goal without working. And as soon as a moment arises, you must help. It’s the hardest thing. It’s good that everything went well in this episode.
— For Zenit, it was the first match of the Equality Cup. What are your first impressions of the tournament?
— It’s very nice to play not only on the training ground, but also in the stadium where the tournament is taking place. In the first case, the intensity is not so intense, but here you directly feel the atmosphere: stands, spotlights, supporters. Everything we love. Besides, the clearing was ideal. I really like everything.
— Does the fact that it is a tournament also add dynamism?
– Certainly. First of all, we have to prepare for the championship and get fit, but if we win the Tie Cup, that’s another plus in our piggy bank. Moreover, when they entered the field, they saw the trophy itself. Now it is desirable to beat everyone here,” Adamov told .
Zenit’s next opponent in the Equality Cup will be Chinese Shanghai Shenhua, coached by Russian specialist Leonid Slutsky. The game will take place on February 8.
Watch live broadcasts of the Equality Cup matches on the and MATCH PREMIER TV channels, as well as on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru sites.
Source : MatchTV
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