Egor Korobkin about the match with “Ak Bars”: “I want to constantly win”

Metallurg won a difficult victory over Kazan Ak Bars on September 26: it took more than 40 minutes to find the “keys” to the defense and goal of the opponent. Forward Yegor Korobkin told the correspondent of “MK-Chelyabinsk” about the impressions of the last match and motivation in games with a principal opponent.

It was a tough match, but it was a good match. The first two periods could not be scored, although there were a huge number of chances. We lost 1-0, but found the strength, got the character, scored two goals and brought the game to victory, said striker Yegor Korobkin.

The confrontation between Metallurg and Ak Bars has a big history. In addition, they played in the semifinals of the Gagarin Cup in the spring of 2026, and it was Kazan that knocked the Magnitogorsk out of the playoffs.

“This is a special competitor for us. Additional motivation is 100%. And I want to constantly win them, then not give chances, said the forward of Metallurg.

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