Alikhan Asetov “It's not worth looking at the numbers on scoreboard too much”

Barys forward Alikhan Asetov summed up the results of test match with Spartak.

- We haven't played for a long time. Of course, we have several people who played for Nomad. But still the level is different. In the first period, despite the achieved score, it was hard to play. In the second one, we already got into the rhythm, did our job and scored our goals. Overall, it was a good test match. Now everyone is preparing for playoffs, working out some of their abilities. So it's not worth looking at the numbers on scoreboard too much.

- Your three scored two good goals today and you scored by yourself.

- Yes, it's good that I scored as well. Kirill Savitsky made a great assist, I just had to hit the puck. The forward group played well, but we are still not happy with some points.

- How does the team feel after such a long forced rest?

- As I said, it was hard at first. Then we took a breath and entered the game smoothly. In the third period, our actions were already better.

- Today, for the first time, Adil Beketayev played in Barys. How would you personally rate his performance?

- Adil is a good player. Made a couple of hits today. It's a pity I didn't hit an empty net, although there was great scoring chance. Our team strongly supports him. Let him continue to work on himself. Of course, only the coaching staff can objectively evaluate his play.

- It happens that after a big victory, it is really hard for the team to play in the next match. How to tune in to tomorrow's match with Dynamo?

- Everyone understands what these meetings are for. We need to get into the game tone as soon as possible, because the playoffs are coming soon. We need to prepare ourselves through such matches, and the coaching staff can once again look into various combinations and schemes.

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