Gazprom-Ugra head coach Temur Alekberov and Sergey Pokotylo summed up the first match in the 14th round:

– In the first half, we played fairly competently, tried not to let the opponent carry out counterattacks. A little “smeared” the second half, when the opponent began to play “five by four”. The most important thing is the result.

– Why did you lose the second half 0-2?

– Thoughts of the players already about the Russian Cup final, several players could not take part in the match. Rotation is not due to the desire of the coach, but because of the possibilities. Those players that came to the site today, have achieved the result and it is now important.

Sergey Pokotylo, player of the Gazprom-Ugra:
– Of course, it’s nice to go home and get such a warm welcome. Many thanks to the fans for this. I have always had very good relations with them, even after defeats they maintained. I thank them for it.

– Was it hard psychologically today?
– Psychologically it was not hard at all. I returned home, here are my relatives, friends. In this regard, everything is fine.

– Why was such a difficult ending in the match?
– The game “Siberian” five field – a simulated component. It was hard to pick up the ball, it did not work to score in an empty net.