"Akron coach's remarks on the draw against Spartak": Commentary by the Akron coach
Akron Prepares for Tough Away Game Against Dynamo Makhachkala
After a challenging 0-0 draw against Spartak in the Russian Premier League, Akron's focus shifts to their upcoming away game against Dynamo Makhachkala, scheduled for August 8.
Zaurbek Tedeyev, the main coach of Akron, reflected on the goalless draw against Spartak, highlighting the missed opportunity from Lonchar's penalty and the difficult game circumstances following Hlusevich's red card. Tedeyev acknowledged that Lonchar’s missed penalty was a crucial moment that could have changed the outcome in their favor. He also noted that playing with one less player after Hlusevich’s dismissal made it difficult for the team to maintain offensive pressure and control the game.
Despite these setbacks, Tedeyev praised his team’s resilience in securing a point against a strong opponent like Spartak, a team with rich traditions. The coach also commended his team's performance so far in the RPL, demonstrating organized play and the ability to gain points in matches with strong opponents. Akron currently sits in 5th place in the RPL standings with 5 points after three starting rounds.
In the previous match, Akron's coaching staff prepared thoroughly for the match, focusing on personal counteraction against Spartak's new signing, Jedson. Unusual positional changes were observed in Spartak's team, with Martins playing on the right flank of attack and shifting to the center, and Ugalde on the left side. Tedeyev considered Jedson a strong acquisition for Spartak, having analyzed his play in his previous club.
Looking ahead, the Tolyatti team is looking forward to the challenge posed by Dynamo Makhachkala, whose performance in the RPL this season has shown the ability to gain points in matches against strong opponents. Akron will be eager to build on their resilient display against Spartak and secure another valuable point on the road.
Meanwhile, Spartak has been fined 130,000 rubles by the RFS Disciplinary Committee for violations in a match against Baltica, but this is not directly related to the Akron-Spartak game.
As Tedeyev reiterated, "Money doesn't play football." For Akron, it's all about preparation, teamwork, and a never-say-die attitude.
Bookmakers are predicting a close match between Akron and Dynamo Makhachkala, given Akron's resilient performance and Dynamo's ability to gain points against strong opponents in sports, particularly football. With Tedeyev focusing on counteraction strategies against Dynamo's potential threats, the upcoming game promises to be an intense battle.
