Head coach “Salavat Yulaev » Viktor Kozlov said team goalkeeper Alexander Samonov was injured and reserve goalkeeper Semyon Vyazovoy was “thrown into battle” because there was no choice.
On Friday, Salavat Yulaev lost to Chelyabinsk Traktor in the away match of the FONBET KHL Championship – 2:4. Viazov, 21, stopped 37 of 41 shots.
— It was an interesting match. Both teams played well and showed character. They didn’t want to lose. There were a lot of good, quality moments on both sides. The goalkeepers also played well, Vyazovoy made good saves for us. It was the nuances that made the difference. I’ve wanted to play in the majority more than once. In such matches this plays a role. Our commitment was 110 percent. I repeat, Vyazovoy looked great, the youngster made some great saves.
— I was surprised by Samonov’s absence.
– It has minor damage.
— Samonov is injured. Were there any nerves that Alexander would not be able to play on and Vyazov was not particularly stable?
— We initially bet on such a combination. It’s common for young guys to just come into the league and discover something new. Yes, it’s difficult for Vyazovy to play consistently, but he lets his emotions out. He is young and gives everything. But today there was no other choice, Vyazik was simply thrown into battle today. “He did well, he behaved well,” reports the correspondent, according to Kozlov’s words.
“Salavat Yulaev” after 14 matches scored 16 points and occupies seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.
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