“Mozyakin was required to score” – BBC

After the victorious match Russian hockey team over the Czech Republic (3: 2) as part of the First Channel Cup, our head coach Oleg Znarok was dissatisfied Sergei Mozyakina Andrei Safronov explained the absence of Ilya Kovalchuk and Anton Belov called luck of the Russian team three wins from three possible.

After the victory over the Czechs head coach of Russia Oleg Znarok brought some results of the First Channel Cup, paying attention to including Sergei Mozyakina.

«We have many did not score a single goal. Hockey – a team game. All were given. As a sniper Mozyakin was required to score, especially in most of today’s match, – said the coach. – How to comment on experiments with makeup? Galimov we had planned. Yakovlev transferred to the attack – a coincidence, because we Ilyukha Kovalchuk and could not play in the game. He’s okay, but decided to keep.

Why broke a bunch Mozyakin – Zaripov? Wanted to see. Two games still did not work ».

« What motivated the third match? Firstly, we played at home – continued to comment on the game Znarok. – Spectators, fans were waiting for us to win, and we could not leave just like that, give the victory. And secondly, on the candidates for the national team at the World Cup a lot of questions, so the guys were trying to show off. We started well the first period of the match. In the second period with the score 3: 0, we have a very beautiful game, I guess. Had a very good combination, but to throw it is not adjusted.

After the second period, we told the boys that beautiful game for the spectators – is good, but you need somewhere to throw and score goals. And so, in principle, I am pleased with the play ».

Head coach Vladimir Ruzicka Czech Republic acknowledged that his team had no chance to get ahead in the third period, when the score was 3: 2 favor of the Russian team.

«Kick-off was quite good. Big mistake on the shift change in the second period – and the score 0: 3. Washer Jan Kovarzha helped us, and then his brother Jakub very cool played in goal. The third period we started to play with a great desire, but the opponent did not give us a chance to even to even the score “- quoted Czech specialist” R-Sport ».

In the match did not take part Ilya Kovalchuk, the team captain and author of the double the gates of the Swedes. His absence is explained general manager of the Russian team Andrey Safronov.

«With our captain Ilya Kovalchuk’s all right – said Safronov. – Just a little damage. Given the lack of significance of the tournament in the match against the Czech Republic, the headquarters of the national team has decided not to risk it and give the player a chance to rest. In addition to the coaching staff the task to look in the maximum number of players ».

As for the performances of the national team, the Safronov decided not to overestimate, despite three wins in regulation time.

«First of all, you need to congratulate all the fans of sports and hockey victory – said genmenedzher. – Finally, we are sanctified hockey Sochi “Big.” It’s a long time could not be any team. Finally, the first national team did what she had to do at the beginning of the year (to win the Olympics). I think everyone in our team played not on the top five, and four-plus, a solid four ».

Anton Belov admitted that the team is largely luck in Sochi, but noted its strength and teamwork.

«All matches was not easy, one goal. But the strongest luck – said the player. – We have tried and gave the game completely. I think everyone is happy with the result.

In this tactical model, we have played at the World Cup. Enough for a few workouts to get used to it after the game for the club. Albeit small, but there are differences ».

Yegor Yakovlev after the Defender of goals set out on memories, the last time he played in the attack.

«A good match was, bone to bone, – said the player” Locomotive “. – In these games tempered character. That emergency checked people. It’s better than to throw a lot of pucks. Last played in the attack is still in the “Ak Bars”, Zinetula Bilyaletdinov put me in the line of attack in a friendly match. Guys congratulated, no joke ».

Another author Igor Grigorenko goals said that for him all three games of the First Channel Cup were fundamental.

“We are tuning in to the match, showed a good game – shared his impressions of hockey. – For us it was basically win every game. How else?

I will evaluate your game. Pleased to have won. If you scored, so it was a good mix ».

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