Artiga in the locker room: "We need to finish them off if we smell blood."

      The coach of "Rubin," Frank Artiga, emotionally reacted to the team's victory over "Orenburg" in the penalty shootout. The coach noted that such matches need to be finished off: "There is a phrase: 'If you smell blood, you need to finish it off.' And in the first half, we knew that the outcome of the match could change, and unfortunately, it did change. Nigma, thank you and congratulations to everyone on the victory! Guys, tomorrow is a rest day, you deserve it. In three days, we have a home match against "Akhat." Guys, this series needs to continue," Artiga said in the locker room.

      The next match for the club from Tatarstan will be held in Kazan on September 7 against "Akhat." Additionally, "Rubin" defeated "Orenburg" in the second round of the Russian Cup – 1:1 (2:4 on penalties) in the penalty shootout.

      Photo: rubin-kazan.ru

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      The coach of "Rubin," Frank Artiga, emotionally reacted to the team's victory over "Orenburg" in the penalty shootout. 19:55 02.09.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

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