When the namesake duel on October 26th went to Jadran from Split, hardly anyone could have guessed that the unstoppable Jadran from Herceg Novi would then "emerge", that their new clash would follow in the final four after the Montenegrin team's 17 consecutive victories.
The water polo players he trains Vladimir Gojkovic They scored goals after each new round of the regional Premier League, finished the league season at the top and deservedly won the right to host the final tournament at their home stadium.
- It couldn't have been better when it comes to the Premier League, and I think if we could turn back time, no one could have expected that everything would be so good and that we would manage to finish in first place - he said Vasilije Radović for "Vijesti".
Jadran won the regional competition in 2010 and 2011, and after 14 years, it has the opportunity to bring the cup back to our bay.
- With this first place, we have in a way written the history of the club and Montenegrin water polo, because for the first time someone from our country finished the league at the top and thus became the host of the final four - recalled one of the key players of Jadran M:tel.
Behind Jadran were Novi Beograd, Radnički from Kragujevac and Jadran from Split - what made the team from Herceg Novi stand out compared to other rivals, primarily compared to the trio that will reach F4?
- I would say that we stood out from the others with our pressing and swimming, and therefore our aggressiveness, especially in our pool where we have great support from the fans - believes Radović.
The spectacle at Škver starts on Friday - the two Jadrans will meet at 17.30:20.30 PM, while the duel between Novi Beograd and Radnički is scheduled for 19.30:XNUMX PM. The final will be played on Saturday at XNUMX:XNUMX PM.
- We will play at home in a beautiful setting and after more than 10 years it is time to take the trophy back - the Jadran maestro is clear.
The great strength of the team from Škvere this season is the return of Vladimir Gojković, who leads Jadran with the same enthusiasm and desire as he did when he was the coach of Montenegro.
- That's right - Vlado was there as the first coach when I first started at Jadran. It's all normal for me that he leads the team with the same desire and energy because he really gives 100 percent to water polo - concluded Vasilije Radović.
Of the teams that qualified for the final tournament in Herceg Novi, only Jadran from Split has never won the regional league, although it was runner-up three times.
Just like Montenegro's Jadran, Novi Beograd was the best team twice, while Radnički triumphed once. Jug has the most trophies, having won the regional competition five times - followed by Primorje with three titles, then Jadran, Novi Beograd and Mladost from Zagreb with two each...
My best season, although it can always be better
The play of Jadran, but also of the Montenegrin national team, today largely depends on the play and inspiration of Vasilije Radović - a guy who plays better and better water polo season after season.
Now he is truly one of the leaders of the "sharks".
- Although I believe that I can always do better, I think this is my best season so far. And with so many games and training sessions, it should be normal for me to grow from season to season. In the first part, I had health problems, but once that was resolved, everything started to get better - says Radović.
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