Press Conference «Neftekhimik – Ak Bars» 03/05/2023

Press Conference «Neftekhimik –Ak Bars» 03/05/2023

Oleg Leontyev, the head coach of HC Neftekhimik:

– When we had good chances, unfortunately, we did not take advantage of it. It is necessary to score more than one goal and not let the opponent have so many chances. Their team is experienced, so we need to be focused on the game and play in a right way in D-zone. Overall, we played well. Yeah, we lost the game but we did not lost the battle. We will get ready for the next game.

– From the beginning of the second period, Yakupov reaplaced Bikmullin. Why?

– Bikmullin played well last games. Unfortunately, he got an injury. I do not know for how long we lost him. You know, this is hockey. Yakupov played well.

Zinetula Bilyaletdinov, the head coach of HC Ak Bars:

– We knew the way the opponent would play. I think that the guys prepared well and the we got a good outcome.