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How to install goalsetter basketball systems


Basketball Hoop - Goalsetter Installation Guide

Hoops Installation

Goalsetter in-ground basketball goals are the easiest to install residential goal system on the market. With the goal's direct bury hinged anchor system it can be assembled on the ground and then stood up afterwards. It requires a 1/3 smaller hole for its anchor because of its strength versus a J-bolt system, which means 1/3 less concrete to mix in also. Installation charges for basketball goals may vary depending on the size of the basketball goal and your specific location (depending on location, it may take longer to set up or may require more equipment). 

In Ground Goals: Costs for in-ground goals can often range from $325 to $450. These prices assume that no rock or hard surface is going to be encountered during digging the of the hole for the hoop. It also would normally include hauling the dirt away from the digging. There may be extra charges depending upon the work that is to be performed and the travel distance of the installers. 

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Your Local Goalsetter Dealer

Did you know that you have a professional hoop installer right near you? Well you do, and they're really convenient to find in order to help! Your local Goalsetter dealer is a professional basketball hoop installer. Most dealers tend to have installed hundreds of basketball goal systems if not more, and they are the professionals to trust with your in-ground basketball hoop set up.

A Goalsetter Dealer will generally have a standard installation cost that can be quoted to you before the time of service. Go ahead and find your local Goalsetter dealer!

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Hire Someone

Goalsetter Systems provide the following list as reference of nationwide and regional installation companies that offer complete installation and assembly services. However, Goalsetter Systems does not endorse or recommend any specific company for this. All of the companies below have been used successfully by previous customers in order to install their Goalsetter Systems.

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Install Yourself

Should I install my basketball goal myself? The decision is completely up to you, and it is possible! Goalsetter basketball goals are the easiest to install and assemble on the market. The exclusive hinged ground-anchor system of our in-ground hoops enables complete assembly of your basketball goal by two to three people without the use of a ladder or a scaffold prior to raising it upright. The patented ground anchor hinge system allows complete assembly of the Goalsetter goal before it is raised upright. 

The toughest task during the installation process of a Goalsetter goal is digging the hole it is placed in. Each basketball goal features our patented ground anchor. First, a four-foot deep hole (18 inches in diameter) must be dug where you would like your basketball goal located. After placing your ground anchor into the hole, fill it with QuickCrete (10-12 bags). When the cement is completely dry, which usually tends to be two days being teh most sufficient), the pole structure, extension arms, and backboard can be assembled and raised upright. Many customers will contact a local contractor or their local dealer to install their basketball hoop system, which we also offer and you can find that here. Or you can also find information about installing each individual system by reviewing the product manual.

Product Manuals

Basketball Parts

If you decide you want to install your Goalsetter basketball hoop yourself rather than have someone install the system for you, if you are moving homes, or maybe repairing your current basketball goal, Goalsetter offers replacement basketball parts as well as basketball installation accessories available for purchase online here. There are so many different items offered if something might happen to your basketball goal such as the backboard repair kit if needed along with many other things also like the basketball backboard pads. A lot of these products you might not even know are useful and needed until you really need them. They are reliable and trustworthy products to ensure you have a safe and pleasurable experience with using your Goalsetter basketball goal and supplies. 

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Goalsetter Basketball Hoops

Sport Construction Midwest proudly represents Goalsetter basketball hoops.  We can sell and install hoops on driveways, backyard courts, home gymnasiums or anywhere!   We offer great pricing and professional and personal service.   

 

Do not purchase until you get our pricing!  We guarantee it is price competitive!  March Madness sale will be March 12 -April 10th 2022.

Besides brand new basketball hoops, we can also help move a hoop, fix issues or provide some padding options for your existing hoop.  

Call or email Chris Douglas for a hoop quote if you live in Iowa and if you live in Nebraska please contact Mike Martinez.  

Chris Douglas -  515-724-9506

[email protected]

Mike Martinez - 402-200-9121

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Click here to go to the basketball pole padding page.

Click here to go to Goalsetter indoor wall mounts page.

MVP - SIGNATURE SERIES

$2999 MSRP.  Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

The MVP in-ground basketball system features a regulation basketball hoop with 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard and Goalstter's original off-set pole design with 4' overhang that provides plenty of room to move under the goal. The off-set pole is 6" x 6" square, with 7-gauge structural steel walls, ensuring stability and solid performance. The Goalsetter MVP is simply the best in-ground basketball hoop available.
 

Backboard Details

72" Wide x 42" High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' to 10' — patented internal compression height adjustment mechanism

6" square off-set pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

4' extension from post to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty

CAPTAIN - SIGNATURE SERIES

$2899 MSRP. Email [email protected] for our current pricing.  We can't list our lower actual price!

 

Master your jump shots and gain the home court advantage! The Captain gives you a 60" x 38", mid-sized backboard option on Goalsetter's original 6" square off-set pole system. It's an ideal choice for a serious player. Matching the MVP in appearance and strength, the Captain’s steel-reinforced, tempered glass backboard is mounted on the same professional quality in-ground goal system as our MVP, resulting in a basketball goal with the consistent rebound your player can expect on an competition-grade system. With the distinctive design of this high-performance hoop system, your driveway will be the talk of the neighborhood!

Backboard Details

60" Wide x 38 High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' to 10' — patented internal compression height adjustment mechanism

6" square off-set pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

4' extension from post to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty

ALL AMERICAN - SIGNATURE SERIES

$2599 MSRP.    Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

 

Among the best selling Goalsetter basketball goals is the All-American, featuring a 60" x 38" backboard mounted on a 5" square off-set pole design that looks great outside your home and is built to endure many years of hard play.

Backboard Details

60" Wide x 38 High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' to 10' — patented internal compression height adjustment mechanism

5" square off-set pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

3' extension from post to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty

ALL STAR - SIGNATURE SERIES

$2499 MSRP.   Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

 

Designed with the growing family in mind, the 54" x 36" All-Star basketball goal with the original 5" square off-set pole system, plays great and looks great in your driveway or on your backyard court! Matching the strength and durability of the Goalsetter All-American, the All-Star provides an ideal option when a smaller backboard is desired. With the effortless height adjustment of our internal compression height adjustment, you can infinitely adjust through a full range from 6' to 10'. Nobody is left out of the game — your future all-star can set the perfect height to play.

Backboard Details

54" Wide x 38 High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' to 10' — patented internal compression height adjustment mechanism

3" square off-set pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

3' extension from post to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty

CONTENDER - SIGNATURE SERIES

$2299 MSRP.   Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

 

Featuring the popular 54" x 36" backboard of the Goalsetter All-Star and a 4" square off-set post design with slimmer lines, the Contender is just right for growing families who recognize features and quality in a basketball goal at a budget-friendly price. The Contender completely redefines the expectations of a mid-sized goal with a corrosion-resistant finish that is engineered to withstand the wear and tear of the outdoors, season after season. Because the goal uses the internal compression height adjusment to fully adjust from 6'-10', the Contender provides your family with years of unparalleled home court play.

Backboard Details

54" Wide x 38 High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' to 10' — patented internal compression height adjustment mechanism

3" square off-set pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

3' extension from post to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty

X672 - EXTREME SERIES

$2499 MSRP.   Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

 

Score big with the Goalsetter Extreme regulation size backboard! The X672 delivers big game performance on a regulation-size 72" x 42" backboard mounted on a rock-solid 6" square pole system. With a heavy-gauge pole and Goalsetter’s exclusive ground-anchor system, this goal delivers an authentic, pro basketball experience with consistent rebound and exceptional play. The generous 4' overhang provides maximum room under the goal for fast-action moves, and with a 6' 8" to 10' range of height adjustment, you will get years of challenging fun for everyone, from the neighborhood champ to the young novice. The Extreme X672 has all the features you want in a regulation basketball goal and the quality you expect from Goalsetter at an attractive price.

Backboard Details

72" Wide x 42" High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' 8" to 10' — external tension height adjustment mechanism

6" square pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

4' extension from pole to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty (Residential Only)

X660 - EXTREME SERIES

$2399 MSRP.   Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

The Extreme X660 combines a 60" x 38" backboard with the 6" squre pole has just the right features for a great home-court basketball goal. The Goalsetter X660 basketball hoop provides big game features like rock-solid stability and consistent rebound at a price the modern family can afford. Complete with a fully tempered glass backboard, this basketball goal is the ultimate in durability and flexibility. The height adjusts from 6' 8" to 10', accommodating players of all ages. And the 4-foot regulation play area under the rim — from the post to the backboard — means your kids won’t want to play anywhere else!

Backboard Details

60" Wide x 42" High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' 8" to 10' — external tension height adjustment mechanism

6" square pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

4' extension from pole to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty (Residential Only)

X560 - EXTREME SERIES

$2199 MSRP. Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

The X560 is the #1 basketball hoop in our Extreme Series because it puts everybody in the game. This 60" x 38" in-ground basketball system placed on our 5" squre pole brings the game to your home court. Featuring a 3' overhang for exciting play behind the backboard and our exclusive ground-anchor system for rock-solid stability, this basketball goal has the features you want at a price you can afford. Complete with a competition, fully tempered glass backboard and an adjustable height mechanism to accommodate players of all ages, the X560 is a winner on the home court!

Backboard Details

60" Wide x 42" High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' 8" to 10' — external tension height adjustment mechanism

5" square pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

3' extension from pole to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty (Residential Only)

X554 - EXTREME SERIES

$2099 MSRP.   Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

The Extreme X554 is a perfect 54" x 36", mid-size basketball hoop set on a 5" square pole, provides exceptional fun for the entire family. With a height-adjustable backboard from 6'8" to 10', you can practice slam dunks with the kids then crank it up to regulation height for a game with the dads. The Extreme X554 is a great first in-ground basketball goal, and because it can move with you, it may be the only basketball goal you’ll ever need! The exclusive hinged ground-anchor system is designed for easy and safe installation. This basketball hoop is topped off with a fully tempered glass backboard and a 3-foot extension from pole to backboard, giving you plenty of room to play.

Backboard Details

54" Wide x 36" High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' 8" to 10' — external tension height adjustment mechanism

5" square pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

3' extension from pole to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty (Residential Only)

X454 - EXTREME SERIES

$1899 MSRP.   Email [email protected] for our current pricing. We can't list our lower actual price!

The Extreme X454 is a perfect 54" x 36", mid-size basketball hoop set on a 4" squre pole, provides exceptional fun for the entire family. With a height-adjustable backboard from 6'8" to 10', you can practice slam dunks with the kids then crank it up to regulation height for a game with the dads. The Extreme X554 is a great first in-ground basketball goal, and because it can move with you, it may be the only basketball goal you’ll ever need! The exclusive hinged ground-anchor system is designed for easy and safe installation. This basketball hoop is topped off with a fully tempered glass backboard and a 3-foot extension from pole to backboard, giving you plenty of room to play.

Backboard Details

54" Wide x 36" High x 3/8" Thick

Fully tempered glass backboard — acrylic backboard option also available

No dead spots on backboard corners

1-1/2" structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response

Nylon bushings at each pivot point

1/4" thick steel bushings for rim mounting

Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6' 8" to 10' — external tension height adjustment mechanism

5" square pole — minimizes shake and vibration

One-piece structural steel post

7 gauge steel (3/16" wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems

1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts

Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints

2. 5' extension from pole to backboard — safe play area

Made in the USA 

Limited Lifetime Warranty (Residential Only)

Second chance. Can Nescheret become the main goalkeeper of Dynamo (October 13, 2022) - Dynamo Kyiv from Shurik

https://dynamo.kiev.ua/news/414869-vtoroj-shans-smozhet-li-nescheret-stat-osnovnyim-vratarem-dinamo 2022-10-13 15:51 Kiev "Dynamo" is faced with a goalkeeper's problem. After the match against Fenerbahce, George Bushchan was injured. Main goalkeeper...

10/13/2022, 15:51

Dynamo Kyiv faced a goalkeeping problem. After the match against Fenerbahce, George Bushchan was injured. The main goalkeeper of Dynamo underwent an operation on the meniscus and he should return to duty at the end of October. In the UPL match against Rukh, the second goalkeeper of Kiev Denis Boyko was also injured. According to media reports, Denis has problems with cruciate ligaments, and he may miss the rest of the season.

Ruslan Neshcheret. Photo: D. Rudenko

Nescheret did not take the first chance

Given the injury of two Dynamo goalkeepers, Ruslan Nescheret becomes the only goalkeeper for Mircea Lucescu. The 20-year-old native of Mukachevo already had a chance to gain a foothold in the first team, but he could not use it.

In the fall of 2020, Dynamo was able to qualify for the Champions League. In the second round, the team began to record the first cases of coronavirus. Before the match against Ferencváros, Buschan and Mikolenko passed positive tests, and Mircea Lucescu was barely able to recruit 11 players for the next game against Barcelona due to the same covid. Two goalkeepers were out of the game: Boyko and Buschan. Therefore, Neshcheret played at the Camp Nou. Ruslan did not spoil the porridge, it was not his fault for the goals conceded, on the contrary, he received many compliments for his debut in the Champions League.

But in the next game, Neshcheret made a mistake. In the match against Shakhtar, Ruslan played uncertainly at the exit, which allowed Junior Moraes to score the first goal, which actually decided the fate of the match. The Kievans went to win back and received the removal of captain Sergei Sidorchuk. After that, the first and second numbers recovered, and Neshcheret sat on the bench.

Lucescu was pleased with Buschan, and Boyko used it for rotation and performances in the Ukrainian Cup. Ruslan was given a chance to rehabilitate himself in the match against Mariupol, which ended with the removal of Neshcheret in the first half. After that, talk about the first team lost its relevance.

Now there is another opportunity for the native of Mukachevo to try his hand at the first team. Of course, in two years he has become older, gained experience and is more prepared mentally and physically.

Ahead of Dynamo is an attempt to correct the situation in the Europa League. In the UPL, there is no longer any right to make a mistake, because competitors have already come off. In October, Lucescu's team will face Europa League matches against Rennes and AEK, and in the championship there will be matches against Shakhtar, Metalist, Vorskla, Kryvbas. Not a single passing match. All opponents are difficult. Therefore, Ruslan will no longer be required to simply replace Boyko or Buschan, but a really reliable and good game.

Buschan's successor

Football circles have been talking about Ruslan for a long time. At the age of 16, he was given advances and was considered one of the main goalkeeper talents in Ukraine. Neshcheret was Dynamo's goalkeeper in the UEFA Youth League for 4 seasons. He played for the youth teams of Ukraine of his age (the team of Volodymyr Yezersky could not qualify anywhere). In the current convocation of the youth team of Ukraine, along with Anatoly Trubin, he was the main goalkeeper of Ruslan Rotan. In the summer, there is every chance to go to Euro 2023.

For example, Trubin was not given such advances. It's just that the stars were so aligned that he got his chance at Shakhtar. Plus, we had to think about replacing Pyatov. Dynamo has younger competitors.

Neshcheret has very good natural data for a goalkeeper. He has a height of 190 cm. Textured, cold-blooded, psychologically stable, self-confident. Good reaction, play on the line. The usual problems for Dynamo goalkeepers in the game are on exits and legs, but Ruslan has recently added to these components.

Neshcheret's problem - Dynamo. In any other UPL team, except for Shakhtar, he would have played for a long time. It was not in vain that there was talk in the summer about his loan to Dnepr-1. But the level of the Dynamo goalkeeper must be very high, and there is always competition in this position. Reliable play from the goalkeeper is required immediately. Kyiv fans were brought up on the reliable game of goalkeepers. Oleksandr Shovkovskiy raised the goalkeeper's bar very high. Therefore, it is not easy for every new goalkeeper to reach out to her.

European clubs paid attention to the Ukrainian goalkeeper. There was information that Monaco was interested in Ruslan. But leaving Dynamo is very difficult, especially in the status of a talented goalkeeper.

Yes, and injuries get in the way. Only in 2022, Ruslan broke his nose twice. Before that, there were enough different injuries that took up a lot of playing time and did not provide career development opportunities.

Ruslan chose Lunin's variant. He is waiting for his chance in Kyiv and does not want to gain experience on rent. Perhaps there is some rationality in this, because Buschan went through a very similar path, who was in the role of a substitute goalkeeper for a long time, but was able to start playing closer to 25 years.

Ruslan will have his chances. Boyko's contract with Dynamo ends at the end of the season. In addition, an experienced goalkeeper risks not playing this season due to a knee injury. Nescheret automatically becomes the second goalkeeper in Lucescu's system and will receive more playing practice.

If he can prove himself in the October matches, then he will really compete with Buschan for the position of the first number. If it doesn’t work out again, then he will wait for his next chance, which will definitely come. Buschan's transfer can take place at any time, and you need to be ready for this.

Sergey TISHCHENKO

Sport.ua

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There is life after the Germans! How Lokomotiv reached the playoffs of the Russian Cup

In the fourth round of the group round, the Muscovites defeated the Moscow Region team 1:0 thanks to Anton Miranchuk's goal from the penalty spot.

Fans pass a disappointing verdict on the new format of the Russian Cup. The next match of the group stage took place almost without spectators, although in Moscow, where Loko hosted Khimki, winter has not yet arrived, there is no Fan ID, and the hosts came out in the strongest squad.

What is wrong with the tournament, which, according to the plan of the organizers, was supposed to compete with the national championship? The answer lies on the surface - most of the matches do not carry any tournament intrigue. With a system where you can get into the lower bracket of the playoffs from third place and still fight for the trophy, it is very far from really decisive matches.

And our people are used to the fact that something must be decided in every match in football. When this does not happen, interest disappears. Moreover, every week there are RPL tours with the same rivals. In general, we can already talk about the failure of the scheme with two paths and a prolonged group stage.

As for the match, the position in Group A seemed to oblige the Moscow Region team to tear their veins. One point scored in the previous three matches left no options but to play to win. They drop out of the tournament from fourth place, while Khimki was 4 points behind the third and second teams of the group. In fact, the team of Spartak Gogniev mostly defended.

It was difficult to understand why this happened: either the class of the Khimki team had become completely low, or there was a great desire to save strength for the RPL matches, where the club is fighting for survival. It is no coincidence that the leading players Glushakov, Mirzov, Lomovitsky did not start at the start.

Lokomotiv has a slightly different situation. Nobody cancels the task of getting out of the basements of the league, but it’s wrong to let the Cup go by itself. The railroad workers have an excellent squad, which allows them to fight for the honorary prize. It's another matter that now their unfortunate leaders have led them to such a dead end by relying on the German team of specialists and constant changes of coaches that it's not so easy to get out of this quagmire. The boss in the club is now new - Yuri Nagornykh, the coach is still with the prefix "acting." Andrey Fedorov. Fans are waiting for a change for the better, so every match should be used to the maximum to find the lost game.

Not to say that in the first half it was visible from the red-greens, but the advantage of the hosts was great. Especially in the end, only all the approaches to the Khimki goal turned out to be fruitless. The railroad workers created the most dangerous moment in the 35th minute after a corner kick, when Dmitry Barinov hit the post. There was also Kirk's offside goal, a very dangerous shot by Isidor, which Gudiev parried with his foot.

There was another important episode in the first half that could have influenced the course of the meeting. Loko's defender Nenakhov, in a sliding tackle, drove spikes into Glavchich's ankle. He writhed in pain, the repetition looked terrible, but for some reason Alexei Amelin did not dare to delete it after watching it on the monitor of the railwayman. He, it seems, was already ready for any turn and was very happy when it passed - he got off with a warning.

Glushakov appeared on the field after the break together with Magomedov, Fedorov released Miranchuk and Zhivoglyadov. We can say that the replacement of the owners partly worked. Miranchuk became the author of the goal, but scored from the penalty spot, which Izidor earned, competently substituting himself under the opponent's push.

Wilson himself could have marked himself in the protocol when he sent the ball into the goal of the guests in the 80th minute. Tiknizyan shot to the goalkeeper, and Gudiev made a mistake when receiving. Loko's forward, who came to the rescue, pushed the ball into the net, but the VAR determined that the goalkeeper managed to fix the ball in this episode, putting his hand on it before Isidore hit.

Khimki were not very active in attack, but still got their chance. In the last stoppage minute, the whole team ran forward, Mirzov turned on the opponents on the left flank and shot at Kazantsev. Guilherme parried the last shot, and Tiknizyan blocked the finishing attempt. Under Fedorov, Lokomotiv won a second victory with a score of 1: 0, before that there was a victory over Torpedo in the championship.


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