Sobolev: I determined the direction before taking the penalty kick

Zenit striker Alexander Sobolev shared his thoughts on the match against CSKA after the game. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

According to him, the first half was mainly dominated by CSKA. In Sobolev's opinion, the Zenit team lacked sufficient enthusiasm, effort, and aggression in the first half.

In particular, the opposing team was more active in attacks and challenges, committing many fouls, which allowed them to score a goal. In the second half, however, the mood of the Zenit team changed, and they showed more activity in attack.

Sobolev also commented on the penalty situation. He stated that he knew where he would shoot before entering the game and had executed such penalties many times before.

Of course, there was a certain excitement, as the responsibility was significant in this situation. The question of who would take the penalty was not discussed within the team before taking it, as he was not the main executor, and the players made decisions based on the situation on the field.

Sobolev also explained the situation where the ball hit the post. He emphasized that there was a lack of precision in that situation and that the ball changed direction after hitting the opposing player.

According to him, everything depended on the actions on the field. In this way, the player shared his reflections on the crucial moments of the game and the team's actions.