Football expert Valeriy Masalitin commented on the unexpected results of the second round of the Russian Premier League. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to him, after the second round, only "Lokomotiv" has not lost points and is leading the tournament table. This is not unexpected, as the "Railwaymen" also performed well last season, but lacked strength in the spring season.
They are expected to fight only for the bronze medal at the end of the season, but in reality, fifth or sixth place seems more realistic. Masalitin pointed to "Spartak" losing heavily to "Baltika" as the main unexpected result of the round.
Additionally, "Krasnodar's" defeat is also noteworthy, but the team has not yet fully demonstrated its strength. This situation indicates that the team has problems with mutual understanding, speed, and coordination.
"Krasnodar" needs to boost motivation and take serious action. The game between "Zenit" and "Rubin" also took place at a high level.
"Zenit" missed many opportunities and ended up with a draw. Regarding the penalty, the decision about Gritsayenko's handball is considered incorrect, as the player did not see the ball and had no intention of playing with his hand.
The player's dismissal was a significant factor in "Spartak's" defeat. However, a strong team must change its playing style and exert effort in such situations.
A team fighting for medals must win such games. The difficulties that arose at the beginning of the season should serve as a lesson for the team not to repeat mistakes.
Overall, "Spartak" fans need to pay attention to the team's situation. It is important to address the issues that arose at the beginning of the season and support the team.
Despite any difficulties, the team must continue to fight to demonstrate its strength.
