Oleg Kiselev: «Unlucky in the Final Moments»

Astana's head coach, Oleg Kiselev, recapped the match in Yekaterinburg.

«It was a very tough game for us, especially considering that just three days ago, we lost a victory in overtime against «PARMA» That was a painful defeat for us. This match was intended to determine if we functioned as a cohesive team or merely as separate individuals. It proved that we do have a team; we were in the game the whole time. In the final moments, we lost focus. Perhaps Royce Hamm's two fouls played a role, but we can't know what would have happened next. The conclusion of a game often hinges on luck, with fortune playing a significant role at times. Today, it wasn't on our side, although we executed the attack and had the chance to go into overtime. Congratulations to 'Uralmash,' we move on.»