Shpilevsky commented on the crushing defeat of "Pari NN" by "Krasnodar."

      March 22, 2026 11:30 SportsYesterday, March 21, FC "Pari NN" lost to "Krasnodar" with a score of 0:5 in the away match of the 22nd round of the Mir RPL. After the game, the head coach of the Nizhny Novgorod team, Alexey Shpilevsky, answered journalists' questions.

      But first, the coach congratulated the opponent on their victory and noted that the outcome of the match reflects the difference in the teams' objectives. According to him, "Krasnodar" is fighting for the championship, while "Pari NN" is struggling to maintain its place in the RPL.

      During the communication with the media representatives, Shpilevsky emphasized that the players tried hard, but the team entered the match poorly, playing passively in the first 10-15 minutes and conceding two goals. He pointed out that with the high class of the opponent, such goals are unacceptable, especially considering the position of forward John Cordoba. Similar game situations have been analyzed repeatedly, so it was not permissible to act that way, the coach noted.

      Speaking about future plans, the specialist highlighted the need to focus on the next match against "Rostov," where the team must show the expected result. At the same time, he wished "Krasnodar" good luck, noting that the club deserves to fight for the highest places.

      In response to a question about Sarfo's poor performance, Shpilevsky stated that much depends on the level of the opponent. "We faced a team of a different level. I think Sarfo also showed some limits. But he is a young player, he needs to progress," he said.

      The coach added that the team could have changed their game structure and played with a lower press, but the outcome of the match would have been unpredictable in that case. He emphasized that "Pari NN" does not intend to abandon its style of play.

      Discussing the tactical plan for the match, Shpilevsky noted that the focus was on a combination of factors – pressing, speed, and set pieces. At the same time, the team understood that "Krasnodar" would have more ball possession and create dangerous moments on their home ground.

      "We clearly communicated with the guys that everyone should act in the phase against the ball, but some players did not play aggressively enough. And again – in the first ten minutes, we conceded two goals, which mentally affected us. The champion taught us a good lesson," the coach added.

      In conclusion, Shpilevsky thanked the fans who supported the team away.

      "We appreciate our fans, we know how much they care about us. We will try to give them the love and passion they deserve in the next home match. Thank you for your support," he concluded.

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