Cherchesov Hopes for Spartaks Victory After Hockey Success

Former head coach of the national teams of Russia and Kazakhstan, **[Stanislav Cherchesov](https://www.championat.com/tags/916-stanislav-cherchesov/)**, shared his thoughts ahead of the match between FC Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg in the 21st round of the Russian Premier League.

«I went to watch a hockey game, and Spartak won. Hopefully, they’ll achieve victory in football as well,» Cherchesov told Championship correspondent Ilya Nikulnikov.

Spartak will host Zenit in the final match of the 21st round of the Russian championship. The red-and-whites have accumulated 40 points from 20 matches, while Zenit has 43 points.

In a recent Kontinental Hockey League match, the hockey team Spartak triumphed over Severstal from Cherepovets, winning 4-2 at the Megasport Stadium in Moscow.