Playoffs. Match #1, Traktor vs. Barys – 3:4 (OT). Press-conference after the match

Vladimir Krikunov, Barys’ head coach:
It was the first playoff match for us, a lot of mistakes. Good thing we always were ahead; Yeremeyev had a great game. One more positive thing – we won one away match, so that means we will appear in Chelyabinsk at least one more time.

Valery Belousov, Traktor’s head coach:
Too many penalties in the first period, even though I warned my players that they can’t get the gate too much against Barys. We had to liquidate the goal deficit throughout the whole match; unfortunately, we still lost it. We should have capitalized on our opportunities.