Gus Hiddink: We crushed an opponent

After the victory over the British, the head coach of the Russian national team Hus Hiddink said he was proud of the players of his team and that the Russian team was progressing from the match to the match. The coach of the opposite team Steve McLaren refused to communicate with Russian journalists.

“We are proud of what we achieved. In the first half, we could not realize our advantage. The British had one chance - and they used it. Then, throughout the meeting, we pressed them. The opponent defended himself as he could, ”Hiddink said at a meeting with reporters. - “I am proud of the guys, this is a creative team, and today this work has been identified with effectiveness. The game was a success, especially in tactically. ”

According to Hiddinka, the Russian team managed to score the second goal, as it put pressure on the opponent.

Hiddink added that now two important games are waiting for the Russian team.

“Today there was a vital match, but in front of Israel and Andorra. A particularly difficult match awaits us with Israel, ”added Hiddink.

Hiddink refused to comment on the game of the England team, saying: "I work in Russia, England does not interest me."

At 21:40, the head coach of the England national team Steve McLaren appeared in the hall, who immediately made a statement: "I will only speak to English journalists only in English and refuse the translator." Under the exclamations “You are bole, Mr. McLaren” Russian journalists left the press center.

After the victory over the England national team, the Russian team in the Euro-2008 qualifying tournament still ranks third in Group E. Nevertheless, the Russians have significantly improved their chances of getting into the final tournament: only Croatia is inferior in lost points, but they win the British.

The position of the leaders of the group E is currently as follows: Croatia - 26 points (10 games), England - 23 (11), Russia - 21 (10). Thus, the fate of the ticket to Austria and Switzerland, in the hands of the Russian football players themselves - victories in matches with Israel (visiting November 17) and Andorra (visiting November 21) can be brought to the Hus Hiddinka wards to the final part of Euro 2008. The British remained only the match of the house with Croatia (November 21), and the Croats will also play in Macedonia on November 17.