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The St. Petersburg club ultimately prevailed with a 3-1 series win, advancing in the VTB United League postseason.\n\nVergun, who previously served as head coach of Uralmash before joining Zenit's staff, acknowledged the challenge his team faced. He stated that from the outset, they understood Zenit would be up against the most tenacious and highly motivated opponent in the opening round. According to Vergun, those expectations were fully met by the competitive nature of the series.\n\nThe assistant coach pointed to the first game as a critical learning moment. He suggested that Zenit's own performance in that initial contest inadvertently helped fuel Uralmash's belief that an upset was possible. This self-inflicted challenge set the stage for the adjustments that would define the remainder of the series.\n\nA major turning point came with strategic changes implemented on the defensive end. Vergun emphasized that the team made clear and focused modifications to their defensive scheme after the opening loss. The results of these adjustments were evident in the subsequent games, as Zenit's defense became significantly more disciplined and effective.\n\nThe improved defensive effort was particularly crucial in containing Uralmash's key players. Vergun specifically referenced the performance of Uralmash guard Garrett Nevels, who erupted for 27 points in the first game. While expressing respect for Nevels' talent, Vergun noted that Zenit possesses the defensive resources to prevent opposing stars from feeling comfortable and exerting major influence on the game's outcome.\n\nThis defensive resilience was a hallmark of Zenit's play in the final three games of the series. By limiting the production of Uralmash's primary scorers, Zenit was able to control the tempo and assert its dominance, ultimately closing out the series in four games.\n\nThe victory allows Zenit to continue its pursuit of the championship, while Uralmash's season comes to an end. Vergun's insights provide a clear picture of the tactical adjustments and mental fortitude required to advance in the high-stakes environment of playoff basketball.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Zenit assistant coach Rostislav Vergun analyzes the team's 3-1 quarterfinal series victory against Uralmash in the VTB United League playoffs, highlighting key defensive adjustments.","327516881151856641","326135624887177216","Championship","0","2026-05-06T16:44:22Z","zenit-assistant-coach-rostislav-vergun-reflects-on-playoff-series-win-over","Championat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Fbasketball\u002Fnews-6458642-rostislav-vergun-podvyol-itogi-chetvertfinalnoj-serii-plej-off-edinoj-ligi.html","326257611768860672","Zenit",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83],"326222707169431552","326257536372051968","326257539962376192","326257569154732032","326257613643714560","326257615342407680","326257705134067712",[75,85,86,87,88,89,90,91],"Anderlecht","Metz","Como","Metalurh Zaporizhya","Hassania Agadir","FC Winterthur","Meteor Praha","Zenit Assistant Coach Rostislav Vergun Reflects on Playoff Series Win Over Uralmash",[94,134,162,194],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":95,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":96,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":97,"slug":98,"sourceName":99,"sourceURL":100,"teamId":101,"teamName":102,"teamIds":103,"teamNames":118,"title":133},"Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after 1-1 draw to set up a U17 European Championship final against Belgium, who eliminated France earlier.","338075747069464577","2026-06-04T19:28:40Z","italy-edge-spain-on-penalties-u17-euro-final-vs-belgium","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FL-italie-rejoint-la-belgique-en-finale-de-l-euro-des-moins-de-17-ans\u002F1681874#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257661500723200","Italy",[101,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,77],"326222711401484288","326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536296554496","326257536413995008","326257537865224192","326257539844935680","326257664680005632","326257696636407808","326222711447621632","326222711569256448","326222711653142528",[102,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,85],"Belgium","Paraguay","Lesotho","FK Partizan","Partizani","Auxerre","Paris FC","Estoril","Parma","Estonia","Azzurri","France","Brazil","Spain","Italy Edge Spain on Penalties: U17 Euro Final vs Belgium",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":135,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":136,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":137,"slug":138,"sourceName":139,"sourceURL":140,"teamId":141,"teamName":142,"teamIds":143,"teamNames":152,"title":161},"Italy U17 edged Spain 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, goalkeeper Lupo saving two spot-kicks, to book a U17 Euro final vs Belgium on June 7. 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