“My goal was spectacular, but most importantly, it became important for the team and turned out to be victorious.
For me, this is the most important thing.
I will note a good transfer from Nando.
At that moment I already closed my eyes and jumped.
I successfully hit the ball and am glad that I scored, ”Niyazov is quoted by the website of the Russian Futsal Association (AMFR).
He also admitted that after the game, all emotions left him, as the ending was very nervous.
According to him, it is worth paying tribute to the opponent, who was strong in the five-on-four game.
“It's good that the guys held out in defense, plus thanks to our goalkeeper Dima Putilov for this save from the penalty spot.
People at the screens must have gone crazy at that moment.
Thank you for giving us this ticket to the final,” Niyazov added.
Russia beat Ukraine with a score of 3:2, in the last minutes the Ukrainians did not convert a penalty.
Thus, the Russians for the fifth time in the last ten years made it to the final of the continental championship, where they will play with the winner of the match Spain - Portugal.
Earlier, the State Duma reacted to Russia's victory over Ukraine at the futsal European Championship.