Dynamo head coach Rolan Gusev on Match TV shared his impressions of the RPL Winter Cup game with Krasnodar (1:0).
— How did Dynamo improve in this match?
— First of all, in how organized the guys were in defense. I'd also like to comment on our two forwards: the work they did in the first half paid off after the break, when their center backs were tired and our fresh players did their job. We needed to capitalize on more opportunities in the second half. Overall, there's still a lot of work to do, and we'll keep working on it.
— So, Maouhoub's goal wouldn't have happened if Sergeyev and Tyukavin hadn't done their job beforehand?
— Of course, those players did a great job, and their center backs had a really tough time afterward. And when our fresh players came on, they started making mistakes. Tyuka and Vanya did what they needed to. Yes, we didn't score, but that can be fixed.
— How would you explain the tough nature of the match?
When teams like these meet, the matches go beyond friendly matches because they feature ambitious athletes who want to win and don't want to give in. It's normal—both tough play and cards.
— Did you tell Rasulov to go into the Krasnodar penalty area at the end of the game? Was winning the tournament crucial for you?
— Yes, I told him to go into the penalty area. Obviously, we were taking a risk, but we knew we needed to win by two goals to win the tournament. Winning is always crucial. I don't think any coach would motivate a team by telling them, "Go out and have fun." Of course, there are certain tasks and demands, but the key is winning the match.
