Forward of the Moscow national basketball team Daniel Kochergin after defeating the Krasnodar Territory team (104:70) in the Spartakiad semi-finals, he told about a skirmish with an opposing player, which almost turned into a fight.
The 22-year-old basketball player also shared his expectations for Sunday’s final with the Novosibirsk region.
– In the first quarter we tried to solve our problems, we felt responsible, we really wanted to respect the instructions of the coach – maybe that’s why we played awkwardly somewhere. Gradually rolled, began to show what we can.
– This match will be remembered not only for its brilliant attacks, but also for the episode when Krasnodar center Semyon Medvedev stepped on you and got suspended. How do you resist the urge to fight?
– Moment of work, it happens sometimes in the game. Yes, the stick was a little bent, but in general I understand that emotions can overwhelm in a fight. Therefore, he quickly cooled down – the game had to be continued.
– Can the same thing happen to you?
– To play so dirty?
– Not necessarily dirty. For emotions to run.
– Overwhelm – probably, yes, they can.
– You already have the Spartakiad medal. What to expect from tomorrow’s final with the Novosibirsk region?
– This opponent is of a higher level than today. Now is not the time to relax. First of all, we must prepare well for the debut in the VTB United League, we are approaching the start of the club season through the Spartakiad matches. But we will try to win, of course.
Source : MatchTV
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