After beating Torpedo with the cricket score, the Head Coach of FC Zenit Andre Villas-Boas thanked the team for the incredible match, explained why Andrey Arshavin is not often fielded, and confessed that it is very unusual for him to play in front of the empty stadium, as the website of the club informs.

— I am very pleased with the result. The players were acting perfectly, taking into consideration that it is uneasy to play in such conditions. It is the first time in my career. When there are no supporters, there are no emotions, no motivation. So I would like to point out all the players. They all were good.