Gazprom-Ugra head coach Temur Alekberov summarized the meetings with Tyumen 3-5.
– We started the match very well, both in terms of the score and in attitude – in all components. Difficulties started when we became losing players due to injuries. At some point we lost concentration and attention. But despite this, we had a number of points in the second half. Then, with an equal score, that moment came when the one who misses – gives it a way. We missed, and we had to risk. When playing five by four, we did not have enough strength to act qualitatively. It is very disappointing and a pity, because I am very grateful to the players who acted very cool, there was a wonderful aura at the beginning of the match. It is difficult to accuse them of something, because at some point we could have little to afford.