Attacker “Ak Bars” Kirill Semenov spoke about the difficulties encountered by the Kazan club during the control match with Lokomotiv (4-2).
– It’s a good game. The skill level of the opponent is high. There were quite a few deletions, they worked very well both in the majority and in the minority. It’s good that we won. We need to start more actively from the first shift, take the initiative into our own hands and move forward.
– What difficulties did you encounter during the game?
– The difficulties were the deletions that prevented us from playing “5 against 5”. But these are pre-season tournaments, and we are working on all the components of the game. It’s great that we were able to play well in the minority against such an opponent. Even if they missed it.
– How did the head coach react to the fact that the team gave up a lot?
— I don’t think any player or coach will be happy when his team retires.
– Why was the match so moving? There were skirmishes and conflicts.
– Lokomotiv is a good team, combative and skilful. Therefore, everyone went out to play with the knife, tried to win every fight. It’s great that there are games like this in the pre-season tournament. Preparations are underway for the championship, and everyone is well aware that teams have plateaued and the regular season will be tight. From the first games, you have to score points so as not to have to catch someone at the end, quotes “RB Sport” Semenov.
Last season, Ak Bars reached the final stage of the Gagarin Cup, where they lost to CSKA 3-4 in the series.
The new KHL season begins on September 1.
RB Sports
Source : MatchTV
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