The defense that will be talked about for years spoiled the wishes, ideas and calculations of the rivals in group B, now is the ideal moment to spoil the party scheduled in Debrecen.
After the maximum performance in the first phase, the Montenegrin handball players will open the main round of the European Championship against Hungary and 5.000 fans from the stands of "Fenix Arena" - the match against the hosts starts tonight at 20.30:XNUMX p.m.
- We are waiting for a party in Debrecen and a truly incredible audience, because Hungarians have always been handball fanatics - she said. Itana Grbić from the north-east of Hungary.
Such an environment is just an additional motive.
- We will enjoy the spectacle. We really like that kind of atmosphere and somehow turn everything around as if they were our fans - we prefer it that way, rather than the atmosphere like against the Czech Republic - Itana added.
Hungary is as ready as ever
Hungary, like Montenegro, defeated all rivals in their group and starts the main stage with two points.
- I know the Hungarian players well and it seems to me that this selection has never been more ready and focused for something big - there is no dilemma for Ethan.
Our middle back believes that the real things start at the EHF Euro from today...
- That's right, the main part begins, the most interesting for all of us... We don't need an additional motive for these kinds of matches, it's enough just to be aware of what this victory would bring us, even though we have three more strong opponents waiting for us - two points would be big for something later.
She also turned her back on previous victories.
- We honestly expected all of this and that's what we came for, because if we wanted to talk about something big later in the group, we had to show ourselves and deliver two points - Itana pointed out.
We know our quality and how we play
From tonight, the real things really start, but also a hellish rhythm since the elected women will Suzana Lazović in less than 24 hours to play against two of the toughest rivals in the new phase - after Hungary tomorrow at 18:XNUMX there will be a match against the world champion France.
- Every next match will be difficult because it carries additional value and can change a lot - he believes Tatjana Brnović.
And one of the best pivot players in the world, just like her teammate from Crimea, emphasizes that Hungary is particularly motivated this year.
- It is about the host with a good generation that is growing year by year and you can see the progress in their game. It will be difficult for us, but it doesn't have to be, we are aware of how we played, what quality we have and what we can provide, so I would think more about us and our game. We will certainly be ready for them, we know what to expect - there will be no surprises - explained the handball player from Cetinje.
Different than a year ago
The "lionesses" played their last match with Hungary a year and a day ago, when they won 24:18 in the World Cup match for the first place in the group.
- I think that defeat will further motivate them... But, watching that match, we also played top-notch defense, it was a match that we led especially in the second half. It can be an additional motive for them or an additional call to caution because they know what they can expect from us. But every match is a story by itself, this is sport - neither they nor we are the same as last year - Tatjana is clear.
We function as one
Talented Jelena Vukčević is one of Suzana Lazović's assets in the position of right back.
- We function as one and that leads us to great results, and the most important thing is that we reached the main stage with three victories, so that created a great feeling - says the Budućnosti handball player.
He expects difficult matches in the group.
- We know what kind of group we have and that we have two tough games waiting for us day after day, but I think that, above all, with the defense as before, we can achieve an excellent result - concluded Jelena.
EHF EURO 2024
Group 1 (Debrecin)
Sweden - Poland (15.30:XNUMX p.m.)
France - Romania (18.00)
Hungary - Montenegro (20.30)
Table: France 2, Hungary 2, Montenegro 2, Romania 0, Sweden 0, Poland 0
Group 2 (Vienna)
Switzerland - Germany (15.30:XNUMX p.m.)
Netherlands - Slovenia (18.00)
Denmark - Norway (20.30)
Table: Norway 2, Netherlands 2, Denmark 2, Switzerland 0, Germany 0, Slovenia.
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