The former Real Madrid coach is unwilling to play any Dutch side in the UEFA Europa League group stages after winning the play-off round against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AZ-c38571 Alkmaar on Thursday
Anzhi Makhachkala managed to reach the UEFA Europa League group stages for the first time in their entire history, after winning the play-off round 6-0 against AZ Alkmaar on aggregate.
The Dagestani club recorded a triumphant 5-0 win over the Dutch side, having previously claimed a 1-0 win over the Cheese Farmers last week.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shamil-Lakhiyalov-c33241 and Mehdi Carcela-Gonzales were all on the score sheet at AFAS stadium.
Anzhi head coach, Guus Hiddink, has hailed his side’s determination and will power to ease past a sterner European opponent, admitting that his side has all the capabilities to reach the later stages of the continental tournament.
The Dutch tactician admitted that Boussoufa’s wonder strike gave them immense confidence in the thrilling European encounter. Hiddink admitted that his side killed the game after scoring two goals in the second-half of the match.
Asked who he fancies to play with in the group stages of the European tournament, Hiddink insisted that he is unwilling to play Dutch sides at the moment following their double trip to Netherland already.
The Makhachkala-based club faced http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitesse-c40905 and Alkmaar in the third qualifying round and playoff round lately.
“I've had enough of Dutch teams already. We are very pleased to reach the group stage of the Europa League, but I will tell two things. First, it will be very difficult for us to play twice a week in December and secondly, we need
to extend the winning run in Europe.”
“When you win a match after match, you do not want to stop. Appetite comes with eating. I'm proud of my guys, every single player.” The FA Cup winner was quoted as saying.
Hiddink went on to defend his decision to introduce http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fyodor-Smolov-c14249 after taking off Oleg Shatov on the 72nd minute, revealing that he wanted to save Shatov for the upcoming Russian Premier League tie against FC Krylia
Sovetov Samara on Sunday.
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