The center of football Russia today from 16.30:XNUMX p.m. will be the "Angie Arena", and historically, the first trophy, in the final of the Russian Cup, a million citizens of Rostov expect Miodrag - Count Božović to bring.
The Montenegrin coach on the bench of the team from Don last year stopped in the semi-finals of the Cup, just like his predecessors in the three previous years.
Now, after four unsuccessful attempts to reach the final, everyone in Rostov dreams of the same dream, winning the Cup and going to Europe.
Krasnodar also wants to win the first trophy in the club's six-year history, although they are close to securing a place in the Europa League thanks to their place in the championship.
That's why no one in Russia doubts that Rostov will have a higher motive.
"All the players are ready, the whole city is behind them and they will fight for the cup, as if the final is a matter of life and death. We have a 50 percent chance, and that's a big chance for Rostov to win the first trophy," Božović said. who lost the final with Amkar in 2008.
"Back then expensive refereeing mistakes cost me the trophy. And I hope that now it will be different in the final, for Russian conditions, two small clubs. This is a great chance for both clubs and all the players on the field will surely give their maximum. I heard that from the opposing camp announces an offensive, attacking game. We will not park the bus either, but we will play in a way that is recognized in Russia," Grof emphasized.
In Russia, Rostov is considered the best team for the cup competition, since since 2011 it has been a constant participant in the semi-finals of the Russian Cup.
On Rostov's side is the fact that they are more successful this season in the championship competition with Krasnodar.
They drew 2:2 at home, but Rostov celebrated in Krasnodar a month ago (2:0).
On the other hand, Krasnodar is in great shape and has the most versatile Brazilian trio of attackers in attack, Vanderson, Ari and Joasinho.
In Krasnodar, the best Russian player, Roman Shirokov, who has recovered from an injury, is playing on loan from Zenit.
"With Shirokov or without him, it's not the same. There is no player in Russia who can follow him, and we are not crazy to try. Our goal will be to thwart his room for maneuver. With his balls to the Brazilian trio of strikers, Krasnodar transforms too quickly from defense to attack," Grof concluded.
Unlike Rostov, Krasnodar has the support of only part of the city, in which Kuban is a club with a greater history and success.
Nevertheless, the owners of Krasnodar have provided dozens of free buses for their supporters, as well as plane charter flights at extremely affordable prices.
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