The Chilean midfielder completed 90 minutes for the first time since arriving on the old continent. CSKA Moscow is second, three behind the leader.
Víctor Méndez, little by little, takes center stage. The flywheel formed in the Spanish Union he featured early on in CSKA Moscow’s narrow win over Krylia Sovetov. This is the second title the midfielder has recorded in the Russian league, however, it is the first game he has completed.
Located as inside on the left, he participated in the actions. His numbers were positive: 88% passing efficiency, a trait he has possessed since being the Santa Laura team’s midfield leader.
A few days ago, the National team He was about to complete another match, of course this one was valid for the Russian Cup. Méndez played until 82′ in his team’s victory over Torpedo Moscow on 31 August. On this occasion, coach Vladimir Fedotov surprised by using the Chilean attached to the left wing. This Sunday, he returned to his usual position.
Regarding the duel against Krylia Sovetov, CSKA won 1-0, thanks to a goal from Igor Diveev, Libero of the red and blue team. The goal came after a corner kick taken by the Paraguayan Jesús Medina, with only eleven minutes remaining before the end of regulation time.
A precise header from the Russian, who beat Ivan Lomaev in the center of the goal. A powerful header, which leaves CSKA with 17 points on the board, just three points behind leaders Zenit Saint Petersburg. At times, the Chilean team reached the leaderboard pointer, but a few hours later, the sky blue team beat Spartak as visitors and regained first place alone.
Until Sunday’s game, for the championship, Méndez had only 50 minutes, divided into three matches. He started in defeat of his team against Zenit, 2-1, being replaced at half-time. He also scored the win against Fakel Voronezh and parity against Rostov.
The day was also marked by Igor Akinfeev’s 300th game with a clean sheet at the visiting club. The 36-year-old goalkeeper, Méndez’s teammate, has played his entire career with the team, since 2003. In addition, he is recognized for having been the goalkeeper for the Russian team between 2004 and 2018, with whom he played two World’s Championships. Cups.
The next Premier League challenge for Víctor Felipe Méndez’s side will be to host Krasnodar on 10 September for Matchday 9. Later, they will face the Urals, in the Russian Cup. In the championship, the cast koni accumulates eight games, with five wins, two draws and a fall.
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