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Immediately after the finalists were known European Cup, goalkeeper of the Czech “Sparta” Dusan Salfitski kindly agreed to be interviewed by correspondent Down-the-line.com. Recall that not so long ago Salfitski played in the Russian Super League for CSKA Moscow and Cherepovets “Severstal”.

– comment on your game against the “COD Hämeenlinna”.

– It was a difficult game. The Finns had a very good mood, because they won the first game 7-0. Finnish ice hockey players from the very beginning did everything faster than we are. On our side there were many deletions. They even played against five of us three. For me personally, it was convenient. I was able to warm up well, and caught the courage. I was better than Tomas (Tomas Duba – the second goalkeeper, “Sparta” – author's note ) in the previous game. He had in the first period was only four shots on goal. So the game was difficult. Hockey players, “COD” showed a good, fast, live hockey.

– What prevented “Sparta” to show a good game?

– Our game reflected that the day before we lost, “Zilina” and almost lost the chance of reaching the final. Therefore, we have not all turned out. But we fought to the end for our fans and management that they were not offended by us.

– In the game you missed two goals from the mistakes of their defenders …

– (sigh) In our league, where we play, they do not allow for such errors. The Finns are playing a different football than we do. Therefore, our defenders were in this area difficult. They began to adjust to the opponent, and somewhere made a mistake. But all are wrong. I do not want to speak bad words against their partners.

– Can you comment on why the game was in the starting Tomas Duba, do not you?

– We are still in the Czech Republic with the coaches agreed: one game is worth it, I another.

– And if the “Sparta” to the finals, who would then have taken place in the gate?

– This is a question to the coach. I do not know. All he decides.

– According to many experts, the Russian Hockey Super League is one of the strongest in Europe. Why are you still left it?

– I wanted to be closer to family. The nearest city to Pardubice, where my family lives in Prague. So I went to “Sparta”.

– And you do not have the desire to return to the Russian hockey Superleague?

– In November last year I had an offer from one of the Russian teams. I started to think about leaving “Sparta”. I do not want to just sit on the bench and getting paid. Guide said that I would play. I stayed. In general, I do not mind if you play in the championship, but for foreigners in Russia have to pay. Not every club agrees to it. And we have the championship will be over soon, but in summer look to continue his career.

– In Russia, we all remember your famous bow …

– If you won a “COD Hämeenlinna,” you would have seen them. And so we lost.

– And you also in the Czech Republic after winning bow?

– In the Czech Republic bows entire team.

– After playing with the “COD Hämeenlinna,” it was obvious that you were upset by the defeat?

– Yes, he was very upset. All his thoughts were about winning. I really wanted to win. Although, to reach the final, we had to beat the “COD Hämeenlinna” with a difference of five or more goals. Practically impossible, but … if we beat 'COD Hämeenlinna, “no matter the score, and the Finns won in the finals, to be proud of that win at Champions.

– During the finale you watch?

– Yes, on TV. So calm.

– And for whom will be hurt in the finals?

– (Sure) for “Ak Bars”! And I wish them the victory!

Nicholas Derjaguin, Sport. ru

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