GoalieAk Barca » Timur Bilyalov told Metaratings.ru that he expects a series of battles with “petrochemical in the KHL Fonbet Championship playoffs.
Earlier, Ak Bars defeated Avangard Omsk at home in the final game of the KHL Fonbet Championship regular season. The meeting was held in Kazan and ended in extra time with the score 3:2 (0:0, 2:2, 0:0, 1:0). In the first round of the Gagarin Cup qualifiers, Ak Bars will face Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.
– It turned out to be a good fighting game. Again, the team came out with a younger line-up. But the guys also wanted to show off, the youngsters proved that, which is why such a militant game turned out. Everything worked. Sashka Radulov is skilful, he solved the problem in extra time. I am happy for him.
– The most difficult moment for you in the game?
– It’s not that hard. All games play out differently. The fact that I haven’t played for a long time also left its mark. I got used to it a bit. Get into the rhythm. I hope I will be ready for the playoffs.
– What did you talk about with Radulov before his ball?
– We discussed how we will beat the ball. I told him how a goalkeeper plays.
— What are Nizhnekamsk’s expectations in the first round?
– Very fast attack. Guys throwing, lots of climbing on the door. Therefore, again, this is a Tatarstan derby. They have nothing to lose. Management will inflate them. Get a fight streak. They’ve always been like that in the playoffs. Especially their home games are something with something. The guys are trying really hard.
– What are your impressions of working with Zaripov?
– I spent so much time with him in the team, I suggested a lot of life and hockey moments. It was a pleasure to watch him play. In training, they constantly reduced with him. Therefore, it is a pity, but, so to speak, such a time has come, and, unfortunately, it turned out that it happened. Health is not unlimited.
I just wish him success. I was happy and even happy to be at his side in the team. I have a lot of experience from him. I hope he finds his other job. Maybe find it in hockey. Let’s see, we’ll see. I wish him good health and good luck.
The first match of the series against Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk will take place on March 1 in Kazan.
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