Semin regrets that there is only one game left in Lokomotiv in the Champions League – Eurocup News – Football

On Wednesday, Lokomotiv beat Turkish Galatasaray 2-0 in the home game of the fifth round of the Champions League group stage. The neighborhoods of Semina occupy fourth place in the D group table, behind the third "Galatasaray" by one point. Third place gives the club the right to speak to playoffs second most important Cup of Europe.

"The game was very balanced, the players did well in the attack and quickly went on the defensive. It's a pity that there is only one match left in the Champions League because it's a tournament that determines a lot. We deserved points in previous matches, we just did not realize our moments, but it's an experience, "Semin said.

The coach said that he was not satisfied enough with the first half, which ended with a score of 1: 0. "There have been times when we lost the martial arts during attacks. In the second half, it was easier because we took the lead, more space became available, "he noted.

According to Semin, Lokomotiv tried to score the third goal to equal the number of goals in personal encounters with the Turkish club. "We scored it even though we canceled a goal because of "Offside", but everything was on the point. But it was necessary to defend, in any case, it was impossible to run forward. Because, trying to score the third goal, you can skip two, because it's the Champions League and a strong candidate has played against us, "Semin said.

Lokomotiv keeps chances of reaching the 1/16 finals of the Europa League. For this, in the final phase of December 11, he must beat Schalke on the road and wait for Galatasaray to lose points in a match against Porto.