Kokorin gave a brilliant assist in the European Cup! He outwitted the entire defense with a single pass. Video
Georgy Ilyushchenko December 1, 2023, 01:18 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
It is true that Aris missed the victory. But there is still a chance for a European spring!
While Fiorentina suffered at home against the not-so-monstrous Belgian Gent (only in the 82nd minute they tied 2:1) in the Conference League, their former footballer Alexander Kokorin was playing with Aris in a higher-ranked tournament. And he dismantled the famous Scottish Rangers defense with a brilliant assist.
We’re not exaggerating at all, just look at this! The Russian striker ran with the ball in his own half of the field, without even reaching the center circle, and saw Shavi Babika lunge forward. Kokorin supported his partner’s drive and rewarded him with brilliant casting. The Gabonese simply had no right not to convert assistance! He did not disappoint, realizing a one-on-one situation.
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It’s a shame, but Aris did not maintain their lead: Ross McCausland tied the score at the beginning of the second half. And yet, thanks to Kokorin’s goal, the Cypriots still have their chances ahead of the European spring. They have four points after five rounds. They are three less than Sparta and in the next Europa League match they will have to fight against the Czechs. A victory by two goals will propel Kokorin and his partners into the LK playoffs.
By the way, according to Sofascore, Kokorin has a high score of 7.4, the best among all Aris players. The Russian has 57 touches of the ball, 1 shot off target, 0.12 expected goals and 0.21 expected assists (the maximum!), two successful dribble attempts out of four, 27 accurate passes out of 40 (68%) , two accurate long passes out of three, five out of seven won on horseback, a foul and a yellow card, as well as an interception. Teacher!
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