hockey specialist Nikita Shields told RB Sport he was considering the defender’s withdrawal”Avant-garde » Victor Svedberg a key moment in the third game of the series against Ak Bars in the semi-finals of the Gagarin Cup.
The meeting was held in Omsk and ended with the score 3:2 OT in favor of the guests.
– Ak Bars are a good team with experienced attackers, but I still think Avangard should have taken the game to victory. The hosts confidently led 2-0, conceded one goal and the key role I think was played by the elimination of Viktor Svedberg. There was a struggle, he had a two-handed stick, but his leg was knocked out, he fell and dragged the Ak Bars player behind him. In my opinion, two minutes were not there, – says Shitov.
– It turns out that it was a referee’s error?
Everybody makes mistakes. I don’t think it’s biased. The referee was there and it seemed to him so, but, in my opinion, the person who played hockey was not expelled. Svedberg was right to be indignant. Damir Sharipzyanov also said that the elimination is 50-50. Clearly playoff players cannot speak openly due to possible fine. It is strange that at this point they did not pay attention. Maybe the episode will be settled, because because of that the game went to overtime.
Could this match be a turning point in the series?
I don’t think it will be a turning point. It is too early to talk about it. In the next match, Avangard will need it more, the team will give all their strength. It is not yet known who will win the series.
The series score became 2-1 in favor of Zinetula Bilyaletdion’s team. The fourth game will take place in Omsk on April 7.
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