Khimki head coach Frank Artiga is a good specialist, we are confident that the team will improve the result under his leadership, Stefan Melentievich, defender of the club from the Moscow region, told .
“Khimki” defeated “Rostov” in the home match of the fifth round of the group stage of the RPL FONBET Cup of Russia. The main time of the match ended with a score of 2:2, the penalty shootout was 8:7. Until the 81st minute, Khimki lost 0:2. Melentijevic equalized the score in the 88th minute.
– Of course, I am happy with my goal. Initially I didn’t expect to have a chance to play, so of course I didn’t expect to score. At the same time, the main thing for me is always that they don’t miss it. But even though I’m a defender, I’m always happy with a goal.
— Generally speaking, how would you rate the team’s performance? Did everything go well in the match against Rostov?
– A lot, but not all. Of course, we played well on defense, but the transition from defense to offense didn’t work for a long time. Then it got a little better. But overall, a good game. We fought with dignity.
— Many people see that the team is going through a difficult period. Before the match against Rostov, it was not possible to achieve victory for a long time. How do you see this?
— The results are slightly different. But it’s now. In general, everything is fine with us. We have a great team, good relationships within the team.
— There has been a lot of talk about the fact that Frank Artiga could leave the club. What do you think?
– We have a good coach. We have a tactic, the coach wants to play low. As I said before, so far the results are not what we would like to see, but everything will be better now, I am sure,” Melentievich told .
Khimki scored 5 points and took third place in group B, the team qualified ahead of schedule for the regional path playoffs. In the next match, the Moscow region team will face Orenburg on October 23.
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