Russian sports commentator Gennady Orlov shared his impressions of the match between Zenit and Rostov that took place in the first round of the RPL. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The match was held on July 20 in Saint Petersburg. According to Orlov, first of all, respect should be shown to the Rostov team.
In the first half, the difficulty of the game was evident on coach Semak's face. He was not prepared for such a complicated match either.
In the expert's opinion, the players from Petersburg made many mistakes under pressure and became confused. Orlov also recommended that the Zenit coaches work on improving the transition from defense to attack.
At the end of the match, the Zenit team achieved a determined victory thanks to goals from Mateo Cassierra and Andrey Mostovoy. The final score was 2:1.
This victory was an important milestone for Zenit, showcasing the team's potential for the new season. According to Orlov, the team still needs to improve in many aspects.
