The match of the 19th round of the Russian Premier League, held at VTB Arena, ended with the victory of our team with a score of 4:0.
In the first spring match, Roland Gusev had to do without the disqualified Juan Caceres, who was replaced on the right flank of the defense by Leon Zaydenzal. A couple of central defenders were Nicolas Marichal and Maxim Osipenko, and Konstantin Tyukavin was the only forward.
The first 10 minutes passed at a leisurely pace and were remembered only by Ivan Oleinikov's long-range strike, which Andrei Lunev beat off in front of him. Soon Tyukavin gave his signature pass with his heel in the penalty area, but the defenders figured out his maneuver. But the very next touch of the Bone became a goal: Daniil Fomin made an excellent throw into the penalty area, Nicolas Ngamaleu shot into touch along the goal, and Tyukavin hammered the ball from close range.
Anton Miranchuk was active, who got away from two defenders in the slalom pass, but the third one blocked his shot in the tackle. At the 25th minute, Dynamo managed a beautiful attack: Rubens started it, threw the ball between the opponent's legs, Tyukavin continued with his heel, and Dmitry Skopintsev, who picked up the ball, found Miranchuk in the penalty area, who was knocked down on the lawn by Sergei Babkin. The purest penalty was confidently realized by Ngamaleu!
The blue and white continued to willingly run to the attack and act not only effectively, but also effectively. After Zaidenzal's cross from the right flank, Tyukavin earned the ball with the first touch, and with the second he punched through himself – unfortunately, Sergey Pesyakov did not let the masterpiece goal happen. Kostya was not upset and soon gave a great assist to Miranchuk, who easily realized a one-on–one exit - 3:0 by the 34th minute!
Even after the score became large, our team did not reduce the pressure. Bitello could have put his name on the scoreboard next, but he missed the far corner a little. After the break, the guests briefly became more active, but it didn't come to dangerous moments, but Dynamo were close to the fourth goal. Skopintsev made a spectacular interception, beat Miranchuk, who supplied Tyukavin with the ball, and he shot near the bar.
In the 65th minute there was a triple substitution at once - Tyukavin, Miranchuk and Marichal gave way on the field to Ivan Sergeev, Yaroslav Gladyshev and Roberto Fernandez. And literally five minutes later it worked – Bitello threw the ball to the right flank, Gladyshev entered the penalty area and irresistibly shot into the far corner.
The semblance of intrigue could be revived by the chief referee, who saw Andrei Lunev's foul on Roman Evgeniev in our goalkeeper. Fortunately, after a video review, the decision was changed. Another chance to change the score was missed by Thomas Galdames, who closed the flank canopy and struck the crossbar from five meters.
Arthur, who has not played in official matches due to injury since last April, entered the field for the last 10 minutes. It was his activity that led to a rough foul by Thomas Galdames, after which our opponent remained in the minority. As a result, we start the year with a confident victory – there are two derbies in a row ahead.
Dynamo scored 24 points and moved up to seventh place in the standings. In the next match they will host Spartak on March 5 as part of the Cup semi-final. Buy tickets to VTB Arena on our website.
