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Alexander Gorshkov is smarter than Mark van Bommel

Ivan — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:24:06 +0000

I bet you all remember Mark van Bommel’s expression at Real vs. Bayern clash in Champions League. But Alexander Gorshkov of Zenit Saint Petersburg is much smarter than headstrong Dutch – he didn’t make it so evidently. Ukrainian midfielder equalized in Russian Cup match against Saturn Ramenskoe and led Zenit to quarterfinal. And sent a latent insult to Saturn fans.

Gorshkov played for Saturn on loan during four seasons. He returned to Zenit three years ago but seems that he quite didn’t enjoy playing for Aliens.

Champions Title Means No Need to Score

Ivan — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:59:45 +0000

CSKA Moscow, Premier League champions and Russian Cup’ last winners, lost in 5th round. Krylya Sovetov Samara beat them 2:0. Spartak Moscow, eternal rival of CSKA, progressed to next round and in some sense won over their concurrent.

Few days ago the only argument for Spartak was that they were relegated from UEFA Cup two hours later than CSKA. Now they have more powerful reason to proud.

CSKA can’t score for four games. Maybe it’s easier to do with your eyes opened, eh?

Start of a Season!

Ivan — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:54:34 +0000

Usually there is nothing interesting about 18th February in Russia. But this year it’s a start of season. Mighty Spartak and CSKA faced not so menacing Sibir Novosibirsk and Krylya Sovetov Samara in 5th round of Russian Cup. The temperature was about -10 C (look at this gorgeous pantyhose on photo!).

Spartak won 1:0 but coach Vladimir Fedotov claimed that was a bad result and considered the match “useless”. Spartak players said there were not enough class and skill in their performances. Sibir goalkeeper Budanov congratulated himself with countless saves and promised high attendance on home match.

CSKA and Krylya Sovetov have drawn goalless and there was nothing special about it.