Oleg Bratash: "Slovakia play tight defence"

Before the Russia - Slovakia World Junior Championship match, coach Oleg Bratash shared his views:

Russia U20 coach Oleg Bratash:

- Two players are being seen to by the doctors, we don't know when they will play again. Slovakia focus on defence, they are good at keeping things tight. We have to break them down. Yesterday's game showed that they have some decent players in attack, we have to be aware. All of the guys know how important every World Championship game is.

Do the players feel celebratory because of New Year? Maybe, but our job is to work at this time of year.

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