The "Sharks" are preparing for Italy against Slovakia

The water polo team of Montenegro will play the second match of the European Championship in Split tomorrow (14) against Slovakia.

After the opening victory against Georgia, the "sharks" are absolute favorites against the Slovaks, and that match can serve as a warm-up for the derby of the third round against Italy. The meeting with the Azzurri could determine which team will win the first place in the group and directly qualify for the quarterfinals.

"Our mood has increased after yesterday's victory against Georgia. We are going step by step. We do not underestimate the opponent, but I think we are better. We have to show it in the pool and use the game to raise our game and prepare for the decisive match in the group against Italy." , Marko Petković said in the announcement of the match.

Slovakia convincingly lost to Italy in the first round - 21:9.

"I expect that we will beat the Slovaks, but we will not relax. This is a big competition, everyone is fighting for a medal. We came with the goal of winning a gold medal, we want nothing less than that," believes Jovan Vujović.

This is Vujović's first big competition.

"The impressions are enchanting. I enjoy everything. As a debutant, I want to show myself and give as much as possible," said Vujović.