Primorsky “Admiral” beat “Salavat Yulaev” in the fifth match of the quarter-finals of the playoffs

Due to the penalties, the Mariners almost missed the victory, but managed to score in overtime

Everything is coming to a close. Before this game, the teams had already played four matches, during which Salavat Yulaev, who is still considered the favorite in this pair, acted as a catch-up. First game ended in overtime the victory of the coastal squadin the second Salavat equalizedthe third game and again the victory of “Admiral”fourth – Ufa residents are catching up. Now the fifth match, in which the Yulaevites can finally take the lead, since they play at home, with the support of their stands, or they can again be in the role of catching up.

There is nothing to say about the motivation of the “Admiral” – it is outrageous. Primorye are fighting with all their might, trying not to miss their hard-won chance to compete for the cup. In this meeting, the first goal was scored by Alexander Shevchenko already in the first minute. During a quick attack, Nikolai Chebykin wins the fight at the boards, gives the puck to Anton Berlev, to the center, he passes to Alexander Shevchenko – a goal. Played like clockwork. The coaching staff of Salavat Yulaev takes a video review on the offside position, but the referees count the goal. And Salavat remains in the minority.

The third minute of the battle on the ice in Ufa and the second goal of the “Admiral”. “Sailors” competently played the majority presented to them. Distinguished Danil Faizulin. The second period also began with a goal from the Primorsky team. 24 minutes, the unsuccessful attack of “Salavat”, the counterattack of “Admiral” and Yuri Pautov increases the advantage of his team to three goals. And then the “Admiral” was overtaken by an old disease – deletions. Four removals – two washers abandoned by the opponent. And hope again returns to the Ufa fans.

The third goal against Nikita Serebryakov was also scored in the majority. 9 seconds before the final siren, Salavat equalizes the score and the game goes into overtime. And here Alexander Shevchenko scores again. The striker’s goal gives the Admiral the third victory in the series and again puts the Primorye team ahead.

– We scored good goals, had a good start on our part, good energy. Then the removals broke the game a bit, the initiative passed to the opponent. Salavat is a skilled team. You don’t have to go away with it. We did not endure nine seconds, 6 on 5 did not survive, we had to play in overtime. And the golden throw of Sasha Shevchenko decided the outcome of the match. We fly home, get ready for the match. In the playoffs, it’s all about the nuances. We prepared the team for this. Human factor. There are things that we cannot influence, we must respond correctly, but we are directing the team. The guys are great for listening to me and taking me to the playground. How to make sure that the command does not burn out? How can you burn out playing against Salavat Yulaev? Everyone understands who is the favorite of this couple. I understand too. I’m not a fool. Let’s see what will happen in Vladivostok. Not long left to wait for the decisive match. Do I feel like an impostor? Are you talking about me? What do you want me to say? The class of the team is determined even when the game is not the best, but they know how to achieve results. The result is everything. Who said we bounced? I believe that Salavat rebounded. We were leading 3:0. Regarding fatigue from flights, this topic is closed in Admiral. We are not talking about flights, we are sending guys to something completely different, – said Leonid Tambiev, head coach of HC Admiral.

Unlike the Admiral’s mentor, the head coach of Salavat was laconic.

– I am satisfied with the team in the sense that we did not give up, we bounced back. We were unlucky in overtime. As for the injured Drozdov and Kadeikin, the guys are now being examined. There will be results in the morning. What should be changed after this game? You need to build on your game, you don’t need to change a lot. Should the team be motivated? Have you seen the eyes guys? Everyone was on fire. Motivation is irrelevant. Preparations will be on the plane tomorrow. As for the level of young players – look at these guys – beasts! Where did they start? They were viewed with skepticism. The boys are now fighting, the result will not be immediately. They spend the first full season, – stressed Viktor Kozlov, head coach of HC Salavat Yulaev.

After five matches, “Admiral” leads again in the series with a score of 3:2. The teams will again have to fly to Vladivostok, where on Saturday, March 11, they will play the sixth match. For the “sailors” it can be decisive, and for “Salavat” fatal.

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