Saturday’s main events: start of the RPL, Ismailov-Mineev fight in boxing, basketball and F-1
Mikhail Georgiev July 19, 2024, 21:00 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Bright July 20: Will Zenit have problems? How will the battle between Karpin and Nikolic end and Akron’s debut? We will also watch the Belgian Super Cup.
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🏀 3:30: San Antonio Spurs – Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Summer League 🏀 5:30: Oklahoma City Thunder – Golden State Warriors, NBA Summer League ⚽️ 15:00: Lokomotiv – “Akron”, RPL, 1st round ⚽️ 17:00 : “Spartak” – “Zenit”, Women’s Super League, 14th round 🏎 17:00: Formula 1, Hungarian Grand Prix, qualifying ⚽️ 17:30: “Wings of the Soviets” – “Zenit”, RPL, 1st round ⚽️ 20 :00: “Rostov” – CSKA, RPL, 1st round ⚽️ 20:00: “Dynamo” Moscow – “Fakel”, RPL, 1- 1st round 🏆⚽️ 21:00: Club Brugge – Union, Belgian Super Cup 🏀 22:00 : USA – South Sudan, friendly match 🥊 23:00*: Magomed Ismailov (Russia) – Vladimir Mineev (Russia), Pulse Up Boxing
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🏀 3:30: San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Summer League
Intrigue: Can Philadelphia break San Antonio’s winning streak?
San Antonio is one of the few Summer League teams that has yet to suffer a single loss. The team leader is Stephon Castle, the fourth pick in the last draft. The shooting guard averages 22 points per game. However, Philadelphia is also performing well, winning two of three games. The most striking character is Ricky Council with 24 points per game. The Spurs shoot poorly from beyond the arc (26.8%), but they have one of the best defenses in the tournament. Can the Sixers’ offense overcome the Spurs’ defensive weaknesses?
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🏀 5:30: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors, NBA Summer League
Intrigue: Will “Oklahoma” continue its disastrous performance?
The Thunder are by far the worst team in the entire Summer League. They lost all three games by an average margin of -18.4 points. Oklahoma is proficient in attack, but lacks resilience in defense. Meanwhile, the Warriors are one of five undefeated teams. The team leaders are Ethan Thompson from the Development League and Golden State’s main player Brandin Podziemski. Will we see the most devastating game of the tournament?
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⚽️ 15:00: Lokomotiv – Akron, RPL, 1st round
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Intrigue: Will Loko ruin a newcomer’s RPL debut?
Akron will play its first ever match in the RPL. Zaurbek Tedeev’s team will play away against Lokomotiv. The red-greens have lost several important players (An. Miranchuk, Glushenkov, Zhemaletdinov, Dzyuba), but this does not negate the task of fighting for medals. And when to score points, if not in a home match with a newcomer to the RPL? But Akron is also very motivated to start its history beautifully.
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⚽️ 17:00: Spartak – Zenit, Women’s Super League, Matchday 14
Intrigue: derby between Moscow and St. Petersburg
It is always interesting to see a clash between two football capitals: whether it is men’s or women’s. The red-and-whites are far from the top three, but the St. Petersburg team is two points behind the leader CSKA. Wouldn’t the Muscovites want to stop their main rivals in the race for the championship? They will, of course. And beat the Super League champion for the first time this season? I would still do it! By the way, it was against Zenit that Spartak made its debut in the Championship. And they lost minimally. Is it time for revenge?
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🏎 17:00: Formula 1, Hungarian Grand Prix, qualifying
Intrigue: Can Red Bull fight back?
The Austrian champions have lost their speed advantage in recent races, which cannot but worry them. Yes, it is unlikely that anyone will be able to take Max Verstappen’s fourth title, but the Constructors’ Championship could still go to McLaren. In addition, the deteriorating results could theoretically lead to Verstappen’s own interest in other teams (Mercedes). That is why it is so important for Red Bull that a major car update works at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Will it work? This will be demonstrated in part in Saturday’s qualifying, where Verstappen will compete with representatives of McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari.
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⚽️ 17:30: “Wings of the Soviets” – “Zenit”, RPL, 1st round
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Intrigue: Will Zenit have problems at the start of the season?
In the centenary year, Zenit is aiming for a seventh consecutive gold medal. Sergei Semak’s team is starting its journey in Samara. Krylia Sovetov is not the easiest opponent, especially on its home turf. An excellent test for the updated Zenit. And an opportunity for the Samarans to show their ambitions for a new championship.
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⚽️ 20:00: Rostov – CSKA, RPL, 1st round
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Intrigue: How will the battle between Karpin and Nikolic end?
The most interesting match of the first round will be in Rostov-on-Don. Rostov will host the rejuvenated CSKA with Marko Nikolic. After last season’s failure (sixth place), the army team is obliged to rehabilitate itself and join the fight for medals. The match with Rostov will show what the fans can expect. Although the Rostovites themselves are probably thinking about reaching the final top 5. Even more interesting is the expected tactical battle between Karpin and Nikolic!
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⚽️ 20:00: Dinamo Moscow – Fakel, RPL, 1st round
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Intrigue: Will Dynamo start the championship with a sure victory?
Dynamo missed the chance to win gold for the first time in 48 years last season. What to do? They will try to break the streak in the 2024/2025 championship. Marcel Lička’s team can take the first step towards the trophy in a home match against Fakel. A tough opponent, but Dynamo must take all three points. Or will the Voronezhians create a mini sensation?
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🏆⚽️ 21:00: Club Brugge – Union, Belgian Super Cup
Intrigue: Who will win the Belgian Super Cup?
The season in Belgium starts with a head-to-head clash between the two strongest clubs in the country. Club Brugge is the champion, Union is the cup winner. Now the teams will compete for the Super Cup. Union has never won this trophy in its history. Incredible motivation! But Club Brugge won the Super Cup 17 times. But it is unlikely to stop at this figure.
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🏀 22:00: United States – South Sudan, friendly match
Intrigue: Can the young African team cause problems for the United States?
South Sudan played its first official match in 2017. Seven years later, the Africans will compete in their first Olympic Games. Despite the friendly nature of the match, the Sudanese will surely be motivated to make a statement against the top seed. The United States had already won three of three preparatory matches, but there were times when the Americans struggled. An older Dream Team may find it difficult if a fast pace of play is imposed on them. Or will we continue to see defeat?
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🥊 23:00*: Magomed Ismailov (Russia) – Vladimir Mineev (Russia), Pulse Up Boxing
*Battle time may change and will be confirmed.
Intrigue: Will the Bald Predator be able to equalize the score in the clash with Volzhanin?
On July 20, a grand boxing evening will take place in Moscow at the Live Arena sports complex. The main event of the evening will be the fight between Vladimir Mineev and Magomed Ismailov. The fight format is eight three-minute rounds. The rivals will meet for the third time. The first match ended in a draw, in the second the victory went to Volzhanin. But now the Bald Predator is eager to take revenge on his opponent in the ring. It is important to note that Ismailov has already fought according to the rules of professional boxing, and for Mineev this will be his debut.
In boxing, Vladimir will be deprived of his strengths:
Mineev is an ideal kickboxer, but his virtues end in the ring.
