Lokomotiv Lose to Norrköping in Penalty Shoot-out

Lokomotiv played an opening match of the Atlantic Cup against the Swedish Champion Norrköping.

Lokomotiv - Norrköping - 1:1 (0:1). On penalties - 3:5.

Goals: Nyman, 5 (0:1). Skuletic, 54 (1:1)
Lokomotiv: Guilherme, Pejciovic (Sheshukov, 82), Mikhalik (Durica, 46), Denisov, Yanbaev, Kasaev (Makarov, 77), Ndinga (Kolomeytsev, 46), Samedov (Maicon, 46), Tarasov (Barinov, 65), Miranchuk (Fernandes, 46), Skuletic
Norrköping: Nilsson, Wahlqvist, Johansson, Olander, Telo (Dagerstal, 78), Tkalcic, Smith (Tekie, 46), Sjolund, Traustason (Blomqvist, 46), Kujovic, Nyman
Cautioned: Fernandes, 76. Sheshukov, 84
Referee: Joao Mendes (Portugal)
1 February. Faro (Portugal), Algarve Stadium

Lokomotiv Head Coach Igor Cherevchenko:

The pitch is quite difficult, and the players are still missing the foot condition. We supposed that it would be like that. However, we created good moments, though we missed the final pass. In general, it was a good training. I am pleased also with the team spirit. So far we don’t have an optimal squad, but we have the base where each player can be fielded. As for Skuletic, he is physically ready to play both halves, so it made no sense to substitute him. Petar scored a goal and could have scored more.