“I think the coaching staff has done a good preparatory psychological work in terms of mood. It is no secret that the Swiss are not Canadians or Americans, but underestimating an opponent can be very expensive. Here I saw that the guys were well tuned. But I must say that the Swiss played quite well, very compactly, confidently, ”TASS quotes Bykov.
He noted that the quarterfinal is the most difficult of the playoff matches, and now it will be easier for the team to play for reaching the final of the World Cup.
“The guys went through this stage with dignity, and no matter which team goes against them in the semifinals, they will already be fighting for the finals. And this is a good mood, emotional and positive reserve. There will be no weak teams in the playoffs, I think our guys have every chance to play in the finals, ”the specialist added.
The Russian team defeated Switzerland with a score of 3: 1 and reached the quarterfinals of the MFM, which will be held on January 4. The opponent of the Bragin wards will be determined by the draw method from the semi-finalist teams.
Earlier, Valery Bragin expressed the opinion that the importance of the MFM match with Switzerland fettered hockey players of the Russian national team.