Famous Russian coach Yuriy Semin recalled Andriy Shevchenko's decisive goal against Oleksandr Filimonov in the Euro 2000 qualifying match between Russia and Ukraine (1:1). Recall, this result brought the Ukrainian national team a ticket to the play-off qualification, and the Russian national team - took out of the fight for access to the European Championship.
Yuri Semin"This happens once in a hundred years! To have such a big advantage and make such a ridiculous mistake ... I watched the match from the Luzhniki grandstand and I remember it very well.
Not going to the Euros after such a qualifying cycle, after a great away victory over the world champions French - it hurts a lot. For every coach a defeat does not go without a trace, especially such a defeat. I am sure that for Oleg Romanetsv (head coach of that Russian national team - editor's note) it was a great stress. Any fan had it at the time, let alone the head coach. It adds neither health nor mood. And stress accumulates," Sport-Express quoted Semin as saying.
