Matchday 22 of the Russian Premier League was a special one for Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Spertsyan. In the match against Fakel, he returned to the field after an injury and made a significant contribution to his team's dominant 5-0 victory. Coming on as a substitute in the second half, Spertsyan scored Krasnodar's second goal and assisted the third.
The Joy of Returning
After the match, Eduard shared his emotions:
"I’m very happy and excited to be back on the field. Of course, I missed playing and wanted to be out there all the time."
The footballer did not hide his joy about returning and emphasized that his desire to play again was very strong.
Contribution to Victory
Despite his goal and assist, Spertsyan did not take sole credit for the win:
"Did I make the difference? That’s a big statement. The whole team worked hard. The first half was tough, but in the second, everyone who came on strengthened the game."
Struggles with Injury
For the 24-year-old midfielder, this period was a challenging test:
"The injury was tough to deal with. It was my first serious one—before this, I had only hurt my little finger. I really wanted to play, but thank God, I recovered quickly."
Emotions Like a Debut Match
Scoring and providing an assist made this moment special for him:
"It’s a great feeling to score and assist. It felt like a debut game—the emotions were so unusual."
His return after injury was not just another appearance but a chance to once again experience the true beauty of football.
Thus, the match against Fakel became not only a triumphant comeback for Spertsyan but also a symbol of his resilience and dedication to helping his team.
With this victory, Krasnodar moved to the top of the Russian Premier League table.