Zagreb to meet Maks Strumica after a stunner against Kiel
Zagreb nakon Kiela dočekuje Maks iz Strumice
After an amazing victory against Kiel PPD Zagreb will on Saturday (18.30 CET) meet Maks from Strumica. Zagreb have so far managed to reach two victories in regional competition unlike Maks who only have 1 point from 3 matches. This will also be first away match for the team from Strumica in SEHA league. Zagreb are clear favorites considering rosters but looking back at their tough victory over Kiel less than two days ago it is clear they will have to be careful in order to take points. Veselin Vujović will surely rest some players who have played a bigger part in the match against German champions. Maks' coach Andonov will also not be able to count on all of his players . Reason are injuries.
Marjan Andonov, Maks' coach:
Zagreb are one of league's four strongest teams and it is fair from our to expect to play good match. We are having some injury issues with Majić and Milosavljević most certainly missing the match and Pecakovski whose situations is still not clear.
Borče Sokolov, Maks' player:
Our goal is to perform at the highest possible level and I believe that result will show if we've managed to do that. It is hard to make any predictions considering the fact that we have so many injured players.
Veselin Vujović, trener PPD Zagreba:
Match surely won't be easy. We've given all we had both physically and mentally in an amazing atmosphere against Kiel. It was a match physical match and it won't be easy to prepare for the match against Macedonian representative in the competition. However, I expect our fans to be there for us tomorrow in 'Matchbox' sports hall and hopefully we'll reach a victory and keep the good pace going.
Tin Kontrec, PPD Zagreb's player:
Strumica have not entered SEHA league in the best possible way. Reason was not their quality but really good opponents. I agree with our coach, it won't be easy to catch rhytm and win but we have to do it.