Olaleye Idowu
Russia goalkeeper Matvey Safonov is ready to move on from his error in the side’s stalemate against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The Paris Saint-Germain’s shot stopper was at fault for the goal conceded by Valery Karpin’s side in the 1-1 draw with Nigeria at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, on Friday night.
Safanov mistakenly passed the ball to substitute Tolu Arokodare, who slotted home for Nigeria’s equalising goal in the 71st minute.
The 26-year-old accepted responsibility for his team’s failure to win the game.
“Yes, in principle, everything is clear there. Just a regular pass that probably shouldn’t have been done. I think that we shouldn’t dwell too much on it or look for an excuse. It was a mistake from me,” he told Match TV.
Valery Karpin’s side will now shift attention to their next friendly against Belarus in Minsk next week Tuesday.
