Anvar Gatiyatulin: Neftekhimik is a tough team to play against

Anvar Gatiyatulin, Traktor head coach:
Neftekhimik is a tough team to play against, and this game was no exception. We had a fine game, but our conversion rate was bad.

Andrei Nazarov, Neftekhimik head coach:
I want to thank my team for these three tough home games. We were in survival mode in those games. Tonight, the entire team supported our young goalie and got the win. Every victory is very important.

Question to Nazarov: Was it difficult to motivate the team after a stinging loss to Magnitka?
Nazarov: It really was a stinging loss. It’s great that my players got it together tonight. We got lucky at times, but hey – games against those tough opponents can’t be won without luck.

Question to Nazarov: Kareyev has been in the net for five straight games. Aren’t you afraid he might get quickly tired?
Nazarov: My philosophy is this – if a player is hot, more power to him.

Question to Nazarov: How would you evaluate this home series?
Nazarov: Two wins in three games – great result!