Oleg Leontyev: «We had a good first period»
24.01.2024
Neftekhimik Head Coach Oleg Leontyev speaks with the media after a following 2–3 overtime loss against Torpedo.
– We had a good first period. Despite the fact that we took three penalties in the first period, we did not concede any goals. After that, the opponent tried to save the game. In terms of scoring chances, in the second and third, both teams had good chances. In overtime, an individual mistake led to the opponent's victory. The guys fought well, tried their best. We got one point, but you always want more.– On Sunday we played against Admiral, a rather passive team in compare with Torpedo. Was it difficult?
– No, we have our own tactics, our own game plan. We watch how the opponent plays and adjust the way we play.
Igor Larionov, head coach of HC Torpedo:
– It is nice to be back in Nizhnekamsk. Here it is nice and cold. At the same time it is nice to head to the next city with getting two points. I would like to thank the opposing team, which started very sharply and took the lead. We made a great team effort, especially in the second and in the third. It is good that we won this game.
