- Diniyar, did you like the match?
- I can’t say whether the game turned out interesting or not. But we, so to speak, were cooler.
- In the first half, it was difficult.
- I do not think that it was more difficult before the break. We just just scored in the second 45 minutes.
- And why did the Estonians create moments?
- Yes, we just quickly started and made a mistake.
- And more than once.
- Yes, two. Then the opponent could score a goal for us.
- But it was you who counted on the quick goal before the game. What didn’t work out?
- But to score and failed. Yes, and they cooled us ... Or rather, we ourselves have cooled. Made too many mistakes.
- Because of nerves or because of the field?
- Maybe the nerves prevented, but it is possible that the field. Although I do not think that lawns are better in Russia now.
- The team came in an unexpected composition. Is this the team of the future?
- I do not know. In my opinion, they are now demanding a result from Russia. So we will try to benefit now and here.
- What moment of the match was a turning point?
- The first goal.
- And did you feel the support of the audience?
- Oh yeah. It was a complete feeling that we were playing at home. We had a very solid support group - this certainly helped. There were, however, some “buts.”
- What exactly?
- I did not like how local fans behaved during the performance of the national anthem of Russia. I hope this will be sorted out. I don’t understand why our anthem is so disrespectful.
- What did Guus Hiddink say during the break? Still, after the first half, the score did not suit us.
- He said not to slow down and score.
- Wasn’t it hard for such a small and light striker to fight against powerful Estonian defense?
- Not. Our players are above level.
Alexey Shevchenko, Tallinn