Offensive CSKA Prokhor Poltapov explained to reporters why it is more difficult for the army team to play with non-league top clubs.
In the last game of the FONBET KHL championship, CSKA beat Vityaz (4:2), 19-year-old Poltapov scored the first goal of his KHL career.
– You scored the first goal of your KHL career. How was it? Describe the moment.
– According to the tactics of the technical staff, we all correctly went through the pressure. We managed to catch the puck, we went “2 in 1”. And by intuition, I managed to score.
– Did you have any options to pass?
– Yes, at the beginning I thought to give the transfer. But then I saw that the defender went to read. So I made the decision to roll out the door myself.
– Why does CSKA have close matches with low-budget teams? Severstal (1-4), which became Vityaz (4-2).
These guys also understand why they play. Moreover, we are champions, there is no misalignment on us. And that’s why it’s such a game.
– And why is CSKA different in each period and there is no stability?
Maybe some kind of psychology? As Sergei Viktorovich (Fedorov) rightly said, we are still a little where we need to be. But it is clear that everything improves with each period. In the end, it turns out to be retired. Just do it in the first period.
– Why don’t you?
“All the same, maybe some kind of misalignment. We think we’re going out now, that we’re champions…
– Did they give you that first puck in the KHL?
– Oh, sure. I’ll give it to my mother, she’ll put it in a corner.
– Who took her?
— Takhir Mingachev.
– To whom did you not transmit?
– Let’s read it! And I would give!
Do you also keep pucks from other leagues?
– Oh, sure. And with MHL, and with VHL – I kept everything. I give it to my mother. All are in the right place.
– Weren’t you afraid of not being able to score in the KHL for a long time?
– Of course, I was worried! The guys were united. They are almost my peers. Takhir Mingachev, Matvey Guskov – born in 2001. They said that now everything will be. The older guys were also supportive. They said, “Play as you can. According to the system, right. And everything will go just fine.
– Do you have a dream, how many goals do you want to score?
– There is no. The main thing is to help the team at my young age. And I don’t follow the personal stats,” Poltapov said.
Source : MatchTV
I am Sandra Jackson, a journalist and content creator with extensive experience in the news industry. I have been working in the news media for over five years. During this time, I have worked as an author and editor at various outlets producing high-quality content that attracts readers from different demographics.
