Press-conference

Coach of the "Companion-Naftogaz" Eugene Alipov about the game with the" Donbas-2 ":

- Both teams played with dignity. Neither team did not want to give up to each other, but we had a bit more lucky in the over-time. We outplayed "Donbass-2" at the expense of a great desire and commitment to win.

The first period was with a good move for both sides, the game was obtained combinational, was equal with both sides. In the second period the Donetsk hadadvantage, and we were crushed. Thank God that we survived it and played drawn. In the third period removal started - we scored, opponents scored, the game went into over-time, where we were more fortunate, when an opponent was removed. Permanent, our work plus luck - a pledge of our success today.

- What was the decisive moment in the game?

- When the teams had an advantage in turn, five to three in the last period. We used it, and 'Donbass-2 "spent a lot of effort to level the score and translate the game into over-time. These fellows have been able to recoup. But today our team has used the majority well and therefore won.

- In your opinion, what was not enough for "Donbas-2" to win today?

- I think that summed up the club Donetsk poor implementation of the numerical advantage. Especially just that opportunity when the "Donbass-2" played five to three, which we have already spoken. But I must say that our goalie played great today. In the first period he was a little nervous, but in the second he played very confidently and securely, reflecting about 20 shots. You know, when the goalie becomes a team leader and catches everything, then the team pushed away from this and playing confident.

- Now you have risen to fourth stand in the standings - to the zone of playoffs of PHL. What purpose in the season the "Companion" has?

- Now we have the task to get into the playoffs. Every game is crucial for us, no matter who is the opponent - "Donbass-2", "Sokol" or "Haydamaky (Vinnitsa)". We fight for every point. There are still many games before the playoffs and we will do everything to secure a fourth place. And when we get into the playoffs, then we will set another task, as it was in the last championship. We are very pleased with the players who came to our club, but we will not dwell on this, as there are still problems in the game. It is very hard to find good players, and do not like to have players of middle-level. Some positions we will strengthen from point to point, as the season is long, and then there are the playoffs, and no one is immune from disease and injury. So, we must have reserve of the good players.

Press Service of HC "Donbass"