Vendel on Zenits Victory: Calmness and Confidence Led Us to Defeat Pari NN

Zenit midfielder **Wendel** commented on his team’s victory in the match of the 16th round of the Mir RPL against Pari NN (2:0).

**— Wendel, Zenit is taking home three points, congratulations! How did you find the game against Pari NN?**
**— It was crucial to secure an away win in the race for the championship title, and the team accomplished that goal. We handled the opponent’s pressure well, and now our full attention is on the next match, which is even more significant.**

**— The first half was quite challenging. Why was that?**
**— We came with the intention to win, but the home team defended solidly and didn’t miss their counterattack chances. Nevertheless, we maintained our composure and confidence to take what was ours.**

**— What was discussed in the locker room, and what changed after halftime?**
**— We talked about our game approach and emphasized the need to be more engaged and focused if we wanted to outplay the Nizhny Novgorod team,** Wendel’s words were shared by the official website of the club from the banks of the Neva.