Lokomotiv Moscow’s Jose Couceiro bemoans refereeing decisions against Anzhi Makhachkala
In the latest round of the Russian Premier League, Lokomotiv Moscow managed to win 1-0 against Anzhi Makhachkala at Khazar Stadium. The Parovozy manager, Jose Couceiro, has revealed his dissatisfaction on the refereeing decisions, despite winning against
the Dagestani club.
In the aftermath of the outcome, the former Porto tactician is of the view that the match officials got most of his decision wrong, and lauded the fighting spirit of his team.
“Lokomotiv started the game well, but in the second part of the first half we had some problems. Anzhi are a good team, but we were lucky enough to win the match. I didn’t like the refereeing during the match. We have won. But if the match had finished in
a draw I wouldn`t have considered it as an unfairness.” Jose Couceiro was quoted as saying.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 head coach admitted that Anzhi played very physically which led to minor injuries to his squad.
Couceiro was quizzed by a journalist on chatting with Carlos at half time. The Portuguese Cup winner revealed that he respects the Brazilian and was asking him to enforce discipline.
Loko suffered a 2-0 defeat against Anderlecht in the second tie group stage match of the UEFA Europa League. Couceiro highlighted that the match officials have been against them.
“Today’s game was much harder. We played with discipline but the referees worked against Lokomotiv in our last two matches.” The 48-year-old concluded.
The Portuguese national highlighted that he had to rotate the squad to prepare for a hectic week ahead. Loko played against the Dikaya Diviziya just days after playing in the European tournament.
The former Sporting Lisbon caretaking manager went onto describes the atmosphere of the Khazar stadium. Couceiro lauded Lokomotiv fans that had travelled to Makhachkala and praised them as the most devoted fans in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991.
The Railroaders are currently at the fourth spot on the league table and trail the league leader, Zenit St. Petersburg, by seven points on the league table.
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