Timur Khafizov: «We played well both offensevily and defensevily»
26.11.2021
Timur Khafizov speak with the media following the Neftekhimik' 4-2 win against the Kunlun RS on 10/26/21.
Timur Khafizov:- It was a good game. Neftekhimik and Kunlun RS had no big diffence in points in the standings. We can say that it was 4 points game. Fortunately, we won it.
- Timur, you scored shorthanded goal. Was it a key moment of the game?
- Perhaps, it was. It is always unpleasant to concede a goal during your power play. Probably, it affected opposite team somehow. I was lucky to score.
- The first goal was almost shorthanded one. The home team player just left the penalty box...
- Yeeh, Dan Sexton did a great job. In general, we played well both offensevily and defensevily.
- Was it part of the game task to attack opponent’s net during their power play?
- We were told that if there is an opportunity to do it, then we have to try to score.
- Our team got 10 penalty minutes...
- Yeah, it’s too much. I was penalized twice in the first period. Our players blocked a lot of shots, they did a great job.
- The next opponent is Lokomotiv. What can you say about their team?
- Lokomotiv is a good team. They have a lot of famous players, but that's okay. We will try to do our best.
