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About a year ago, Novaja Generacija shocked everyone, and they shocked Sibiryak who were favorites at the time with 1-4 (1-2). Since then a lot has changed, especially in Novaja Generacija. They don't have Thales, Joel, Franklin. In short, Novaja will rely on young players this season. Had the fixture not paired Novaja up with Progress and Ukhta in the first and second leg, I don't believe Novaja would have a single point, despite the home turf. This way, Novaja have four points against the weak and terrified Progress, and today's hosts Sibiryak have only three. But those three are huge because they were recorded against defending champions Dynamo Moscow. In both of the matches Sibiryak showed that they're competitors for the first place. Last season they were third by beating Tyumen, and they ended a successful season in the best possible way. This is the start of the season, but Sibiryak can't allowed themselves to fail. The additions from Brazil who were catching the rhythm last season, are the well-known Leo Santana and Simi. They are leading an almost identical line-up who have to show that last season was no coincidence. We're talking about obvious difference in quality. Head-to-heads mean nothing since Novaja's team have been completely changed. In the pre-season match they lost against the weakest team of the league, Ukhta. Sibiryak are a team who rarely disappoint at home because they have a specific hall and fans, and a tradition of good results when they're the favorites. Novaja are weak compared to last season, and they can be more than happy with the four points they have.