Head coaches commented on the outcome of today’s meeting, in which the FC “Gazprom-UGRA” beat the FC “Progress” with a minimum score of 3-2.

Kaka, “Gazprom-UGRA” head coach:
– As we expected, it wasn’t easy to play against “Progress”. Especially when they are playing at home. We knew it wouldn’t be an easy walk for us. We knew they would be difficult matches here. So we weren’t surprised. Of course, we had moments that could make our lives easier, but, unfortunately, we still bad at these components. We have problems with with scoring goals now. I think everything will be all right, because all the players are treating it serious, training hard and understand for which club they play.

Igor Putilov, “Progress” head coach:
– I think we played a quality game. We also demonstrated pretty good futsal from our team. “Gazprom” arrived in Izhevsk with their battle team.
Yes, probably, many want us to play even more beautiful, more provocatively, even more skillfully, but I think that we have all to come, everything will be better. I have no claims for my guys today. Unfortunately, we missed the second ball when Eder Lima received the ball on pivot, turned around and scored. We did a mistake with this detail, although we had analized it and prepared for it, we knew how to act in such a situation.
Yes, we drew it after. But again, somehow we are afraid, ashamed of ourselves. Losing 0-1, then we score 1-1. And for some reason, we stick to our gate. Then we skip two goals and start to play aggressively. It is probably in our heads. It is necessary to break down this psychology. We will try to work on this issue all together – coaches, administrative staff and the players, I assure you that the guys are well aware and are dedicated completely. We can not be content with little. Maybe I sound impudent, but I think today we can do better than just lose with one ball difference against the owner of the UEFA Cup. I do not want to hear anything about injuries, absence of leading players, it’s all an empty talk.
Tomorrow we are playing another game. Today, we will try to recover and make our fans happy with a good quality game. I believe we are mature enough to beat such skillful teams.

Press office of the FC “Progress”