Well, on the whole, we've played our game. And we're only 'at the beginning of the road'..." - Alexei Andronov on Russia's draw

Renowned Russian journalist Alexei Andronov eloquently commented on yesterday's friendly match between Iran and Russia (1:1)

"Well, we've played enough. We cannot win in Asia either. If we beat Iraq - it will mean nothing, this team is on the periphery of attention.

I do not know what motivation Karpin has. (Valery Karpin, - head coach of Russian national team, - editor's note).. I can`t imagine what motivation the players have.

A possible victory over Iraq will not change anything. Soccer is dying. Alas. And we are only 'at the beginning of the road'...", Andronov wrote in his Telegram channel.