Khabarovsk SKA-Neftyanik lost the second match of the season in Arkhangelsk

Vodnik won by one goal – 3:2

Khabarovsk “SKA-Neftyanik” continues its away tour, after defeat in Krylatskoyewhere the local Dynamo managed to impose their game on the Khabarovsk team, the army team moved to Arkhangelsk, where for the first time this year they played on open ice with Vodnik, who ate more than one dog in their stadium – for a second, one of the fastest and sharpest teams in the Super League .

At the arena, the Khabarovsk team was greeted by snow, which immediately powdered the ice and deprived the team of super speeds. That is why, apparently, both decided to play on defense. Of course, the hosts looked better. Probably because they trained and played outdoors, unlike the Khabarovsk residents who were accustomed to the greenhouse conditions of indoor arenas. I remember even Yuriev’s super team could not always cope with their opponents on the shores of the White Sea.

By the way, about the team. This time SKA midfielder Maxim Vasilenko did not come to the match – he fell ill. The club reported that the hockey player had a high temperature and decided to save him for difficult home matches. And of course, without Yuri Shardakov. The captain’s old injuries have worsened and there are persistent rumors that he might hang up his skates because of them. However, the Khabarovsk club is more optimistic.

“Yuri Shardakov is undergoing surgery. Based on the results of the examination in Moscow, the captain of SKA-Neftyanik is indicated for surgery, which will take place this week in one of the capital’s clinics. After surgery, the midfielder’s recovery period will be determined. We wish Yuri successful treatment and a speedy return to the ice,” noted the SKA-Neftyanik HC.

Now about the match. After a little reconnaissance, Vodnik, as expected, went forward, SKA snapped back with counterattacks, defending quite tightly. But you need to know “Vodnik” – masters of earning a numerical advantage. By the 20th minute, SKA already had two sent-off players – Mayaattya and Dzhusoev, and the owners of the snow-covered rink three times tried to break through the army defense from the corner. At the 26th minute, the Arkhangelsk team still managed to achieve their goal and opened the scoring.

SKA defenders hesitated in the snow slush in their own penalty area and were unable to clear the ball, which Pavel Pozhilov scored against Lev Shishkin. In the 31st minute, after another set piece, Mikhail Shirshov doubled Vodnik’s lead. However, not long ago Alan Dzhusoev, who came on the ice, slightly reduced the gap in the 40th minute by converting a very important corner kick.

Vodnik again started the second half by attacking the Khabarovsk defense, earning corner after corner, and after another sending off of Dzhusoev they were able to score. Mikhail Shirshov scored in the 65th minute. In the 82nd minute, SKA reduces again – Vladislav Kuznetsov makes the score 3:2 with a pass from the “flying Finn”. Unfortunately, we were unable to score any more goals.

“SKA-Neftyanik” received a penalty time for the whole half – 45 minutes, while “Vodnik” was sent off only once. The hosts took 16 corners during the game, of which they scored none against Khabarovsk’s 2, of which 1 was converted. In general, the team, apparently, played clearly, according to the instructions, but it is felt that there are not many players in SKA who are able to “drag” the rest with them. Once you threaten to remove a couple of leaders, the result becomes predictable. After the defeat in Arkhangelsk, SKA drops to third place in the championship, behind Kuzbass and Vodnik.

Whatever it was, “SKA-Neftyanik” continues its “calendar supermarathon” and now he is returning home, where next Saturday he will play a game with the undisputed leader of this championship, Kemerovo Kuzbass, which has been gaining strength for almost a week after the scandalous battle with Yenisei.

As they say – from the ship to the ball. Well, let’s hope that the army team has enough strength, and the native stands will help. Well, I would like to wish the guys to be more careful, Kuzbass has been doing nothing lately to finally take the coveted gold of the championship, the leaders of Yenisei, knocked out of the field straight to the emergency room, they will confirm.

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