"I Had to Take Off My Hat and Gloves and Start Swearing": Baltika Head Coach Andrei Talalaev on the Victory Over Ural
A Tense Match and a Hard-Fought Victory
Baltika Kaliningrad's head coach, Andrei Talalaev, expressed his relief and joy after his team's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ural Yekaterinburg in the Russian Premier League. The match was a tense affair, with both teams battling for possession and creating chances.Baltika took an early lead through a goal from Ilya Kukharchuk, but Ural equalized in the second half through a penalty from Eric Bicfalvi. However, Baltika refused to give up and eventually secured the victory thanks to a late goal from Aleksandr Zhirov.
Emotional Outburst and Vocal Support
Talalaev was visibly emotional after the match, and he admitted that he had to let off some steam after the final whistle. "I had to take off my hat, gloves, and start swearing," he said. "I was so happy and relieved that we had won."
Talalaev also praised his team's fighting spirit and their vocal support from the stands. "The fans were amazing," he said. "They were behind us the whole time, and they helped us to get the victory."
A Key Win in the Relegation Battle
The victory was a crucial one for Baltika, who are currently 13th in the Russian Premier League table. The team is now six points clear of the relegation zone, and they will be hoping to continue their good form in the coming weeks.
Talalaev is confident that his team can avoid relegation and remain in the Russian Premier League for another season. "We have a good team, and we are fighting for every point," he said. "I believe that we can stay in the league."
