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SEMAK: NO TIME FOR PITY IN FOOTBALL
Sergei Semak speaks about this weekend's crunch game between two premiership
leaders Rubin and Dynamo.
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Photo: english.sport-express.ru
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Rubin playmaker will have to play against his close friend
Dmitri Khokhlov.
"I suppose I can say that Dmitri is one my closest friends,"
said Semak to Sport Express. "But unfortunately we don't meet each
other as often as we would like to. We play in different clubs and cities."
"When I come to Moscow, I always try to go out somewhere with my
friends."
"I consider Khokhlov to be one of the best players in our championship.
He has perfect vision of the field, is well-organized and very quick and
mobile. Moreover he has uncompromising character, which is very important
for a player."
"Many people say that Rubin vs Dynamo match is crucial for the top
teams. There are ten games left in the championship, so I wouldn't speak
about the situation in the standings."
"The upcoming encounter is first of all an opportunity to compete
with an interesting team. Dynamo looks very strong this season. They combine
young and old players, and this combination brings good results."
"Their leading player Danni swapped Dynamo for Zenit, but I don't
think we should make conclusions only on one match without him. Their
coaches are likely to make some changes in the tactical scheme, and our
game in Kazan is supposed to give answers to some questions."
"Rubin easily defeated Dynamo in the first half of the championship,
but Sunday clash will be much more difficult. I remember that looked brilliant
before halftime in that game, while Dynamo improved their play. In any
case we deserved that victory."
"As for today's situation, we shouldn't think about Premier League
gold medals. There are many games ahead, and we need to earn as many points
in them as possible."
"Dmitri Khokhlov and I should forget about our friendly relationships.
If you ask Dmitri, I am sure his answer will be the same. There is no
place for pity in sport."
Sport
Express Daily, 13 Sep 2008
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