According to the source, the Russian was unhappy after tripping over Merzlikin’s stick. The goalkeeper passed and did not help Marchenko up. As a result, the attacker approached the goalkeeper and spoke to him in a raised voice.
Columbus coach: “I really trust the team of Voronkov, Marchenko and Chinakhov”
A fight broke out. As a result, Russian striker Dmitri Voronkov intervened in the episode, separating his teammates. Merzlikin later apologized to the Russian.
Source: Sport
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