Unai Emery has praised Artem Rebrov, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jano-Ananidze-c17866 after recording their first win in the UEFA Champions League campaign
Spartak Moscow moved up to the third spot on their respective group table ahead of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SL-Benfica-c40542 after winning their third group stage match of the UEFA Champions League against the Primeira Liga side 2-1 at Luzhniki stadium on Tuesday.
The travelling side scored an own goal to give away all three points to the Red-whites despite scoring an equalizer after conceding an early goal in the enthralling European encounter.
Unai Emery has been particularly criticized for Spartak’s below par European campaign this term. However, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Barcelona-c39078
and Celtic respectively.
The 40-year-old has hailed his side’s latest European win and credited Artem Rebrov, Ari, Diniyar Bilyaletdinov and Jano Ananidze for helping the Russian outfit after displaying better football this time around.
Rebrov made some decent saves during the second-half of the match while Ananidze handled the pressure well at the back despite making his debut in the Champions League tournament.
“I am satisfied with Rebrov’s performance. He once again proved that the team can fully trust him. We have already seen how Ari played in the league tie against Anzhi Makhachkala He made the win possible with fine technique.
“Ananidze has shown a very high level game despite his young age. He lacked consistency because he did not have enough match practice. Bilyaletdinov’s performance was also satisfactory. He is a great professional who can go out
and make vital contributions in a tough match.” The former Real Sociedad man was quoted as saying.
Emery revealed that the entire squad is happy with the win and it seems like they are getting back on track after a series of disappointing results in the league and the European tournament.
He showered praise on his side that played extensively both in defence and offense and urged the Spartachi to win the remaining group stage matches in the cup tournament if they are to reach the knock-out phase.
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