http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergei-Semak-c32976 has hailed the Zenit St. Petersburg star after the Brazilian International scored the opening goal of the UEFA Europa League clash against Liverpool FC at Petrovsky stadium
Zenit St. Petersburg notched an incredible 2-0 win in the UEFA Europa League first leg against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 FC at home. Sergei Semak scored the second goal before Hulk put the Russian Premier League club ahead in the nail biting European
encounter.
Semak heaped praise on Hulk, saying that the former Tokyo Verdy player proved that he is made for big occasions after scoring a memorable goal against a reputed English Premier League club.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 previously scored in the UEFA Champions League’s group stage match against AC Milan at home. However, the Brazilian International has lately been criticized for poor domestic and European performances.
The 26-year-old striker, who became the St. Petersburg club’s record signing, has managed to score just four goals in all competition this season since completing a move from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 last season.
Semak backed the player to score more goals in the cup competition, saying that Hulk can silence his critics should he keep working hard and display quality football on the pitch like he did against the Reds.
“I think Hulk made the difference after scoring a beautiful goal.” The Russian Cup winner was quoted as saying.
Speaking on the Mersey side club’s performance on the away turf, Semak admitted that the away team failed to play their game courtesy to the hostile Russian weather and a bad pitch.
The 36-year-old, meanwhile, revealed that opponents looked tired as they played their second consecutive game in three days following a late kick off against West Bromwich Albion at Anfield.
“I think the second leg will be a lot easier. We were fortunate to score after a nervy first-half performance.” He concluded.
Semak revealed that Liverpool were less clinical in front of the goal, saying that they wasted too many chances to open the scoring, and gave the example of Luis Suarez.
There is little arguing to the statement that the Uruguayan International could have scored a hat-trick should he realized the chances.
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