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'I think that we are to be congratulated on this bronze medal, we are more satisfied than frustrated', said Aliya Mustafina.
'We were a new team, all the girls are young, and it's their first time in such a serious competition. I think today we performed to the best of their ability. Yes, we have had two falls today - on the uneven bars and balance beam.'
'The young girls failed psychologically, but the first time you compete on the senior podium - it's not very easy. No one is sad. I am very pleased with such a performance. Everything was fair enough, maybe not everywhere and in all things, but overall it was quite as expected, both our rivals, and the judging.'
'I began to experience more pain in the ankle - continued Aliya Mustafina. - To do the dismounts I had to muster all my strength and clench my teeth. The coaches have decided that after the European Championships next week I will go to Germany for a check up, to see exactly what is happening with my ankle. In Moscow before Europeans the ankle was checked and nothing too serious was found.'