Player ratings under Murad Musayev's leadership If the phrase "two very different halves" should be applied anywhere, it is exactly to this match. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Halves are always different, but in this game, after an initially dull 0:0, the teams achieved a lively and eye-pleasing 5:1 result. The main change, of course, took place in the "Krasnodar" team.
Two players were substituted during the break, and Murad Musayev's strict instructions influenced the team. Under such conditions, no mistakes were made against "Sochi"; on the contrary, a brilliant victory was secured.
Let's analyze who helped "Krasnodar" change the course of the game. The "Euro-football.ru" website reviewed the match and rated three players under Murad Musayev's leadership on a 10-point scale.
Match protocol: Krasnodar 5:1 Sochi (1:0) Goals: 49th minute Eduard Spertsyan (2:0), 62nd minute Eduard Spertsyan (in response to Anton Zinkovskiy's goal at the 65th minute 2:1), 67th minute Viktor Sa (3:1), 72nd minute Nikita Krivtsov (4:1), 90th minute Gaetan Perren (5:1). Top three players: Nikita Krivtsov – 7.5 points.
Krivtsov's rating could have been higher if he had not made a mistake against Zinkovskiy, which led to Anton scoring a notable goal. Although he did not protect his own goal well, he showed excellent play against the opponent's goal.
It was precisely Krivtsov's entry onto the field in the second half that gave "Krasnodar" the necessary energy. He played brilliantly in partnership with Spertsyan, created a goal opportunity for Eduard, and scored a goal himself.
Viktor Sa – 8.0 points. Viktor Sa also came alive in the second half.
The Brazilian player twice launched individual attacks creating dangerous situations and earned two set pieces. His quick feet meant the opposing defenders could never compete.
When Sa shifted to the center, Litvinov and Saavedra were also unsettled. He defeated the opposing goalkeeper with a precise shot to the near corner inside the penalty area.
Eduard Spertsyan – 8.5 points. Did Southampton club send a scout?
Spertsyan increased his value in the game. He scored the first goal by capitalizing on the opponent's mistake, then executed a set piece accurately to score the winning goal.
He also added an excellent assist from a corner for this double, which created the main attacking line for "Krasnodar." Overall, Eduard was the team's main driving force.
As a result, Eduard Spertsyan was named the best player of the match. His performance greatly helped the team and secured the victory.
Viktor Sa and Nikita Krivtsov also became important heroes of the game. This match was a crucial turning point for "Krasnodar," and the team entered the next games with confidence.
