The former Real Madrid coach has hailed his side’s character and attitude after they won the latest Russian Premier League tie 2-1 against Krylia Sovetov Samara
Anzhi Makhachkala recorded their fifth win of the ongoing Russian Premier League campaign after defeating FC Krylia Sovetov Samara at Stadion Metallurg (Krylia) on Sunday night.
The Makhachkala-based club played the match on the back of a hectic schedule, having played four games in less than ten days including their UEFA Europa League play-off round matches against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AZ-c38571 Alkmaar.
Anzhi managed to progress to the later stages of the continental tournament after snatching an emphatic 6-0 win over the Dutch side on aggregate prior to their latest league win against the Wings of the Soviet.
The Russian outfit were on top of their opponents despite playing the return leg on the away turf, following their five-goal thrilling contest against the Cheese farmers.
The Dagestani club’s manager, Guus Hiddink, is delighted with the way his team has progressed since he took over the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684.
“We knew that we have a tough game prior to the match as we were playing in the Europa League in the middle of the week and then travelled all the way back here.”
“We played against a good opponent. It became a little easier after we scored two goals. So, given the number of games that my team has played so far, I can only praise it.”
“Clubs loose point when acting on two fronts. However, it does not happen with our team. I can only make good compliments to my players. Our players showed character and won.” The FA Cup winner was quoted as saying.
The 65-year-old went on to urge his side to improve defensively, revealing that Anzhi would have avoided a late goal had they followed the game plan.
Hiddink insisted that Anzhi are improving with every match urged his team to meet fans expectations in the upcoming league tie against FC Krasnodar at home after the International break.
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