“Ak Bars” finishes off Isayev: the third goal in the final minutes of the period.
In just a few seconds before the final whistle sounded in the second period, the Kazan hockey players executed a precise combination in the attacking zone. This combination led to the goal. “Ak Bars” managed to break through the opponent’s defense and scored the third goal, past Isayev. The goalkeeper didn’t have time to react, as he missed a powerful shot from the blue line. This goal drastically changed the balance of power on the ice: Kazan took a significant lead, and the goalkeeper of the visitors had to retrieve the puck for the third time during the match. The hosts played aggressively, forcing the opponent’s defense to make positional mistakes. A precise shot under the post caused the fans to erupt in applause. By the break, “Ak Bars” had a comfortable lead, completely dictating the terms of the game and leaving the opponent with little chance to come back.