“Ukraine made a successful start in qualifying for the World Cup”, — write: sport.ua
– Did you have a feeling after the match in Tbilisi that this victory was special?
– I don’t want to divide victories into important or not important – a victory is a victory. People who understand basketball know what it’s like to play against Georgia at home with a full house and crazy pressure. They are very well equipped and a team that plays much better at home than away.
– Then there was a confident and no less important victory over Denmark…
– As I said after the match, in Tbilisi we completed only the first part of the work, because the game against Denmark was ahead. It is very difficult after such matches, after the road and the change of time zones – there was not much time for recovery and preparation. The second match had to be started on the strong will of each player and I am happy for the team, for the players, that they forced themselves to overcome themselves and play quality basketball. We had prepared shots, correct decisions, due to which it was much easier to play defense.
In Denmark, all five play in European championships, the point guard plays a lot in the German “Ulm”, four players play in Spain and have roles in their teams. And the fact that there were five scouts at the game, who came to look at the three prospects of the Danish national team, says something.
Two wins is important, but it is only the beginning of our journey. At the same time, it shows that we can play with any opponent.
