From the special reporter "Vijesti"
The Montenegrin water polo team was defeated in the final of the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Italy defeated our team with a score of 18:14 (5:4, 6:4, 3:3, 4:3).
"Azure" were indeed the better team, everything was going towards their triumph, and then Mateo Joki Grata decided to bite Danilo Stupar without any need. Instead of being automatically sent off, Hungarian referee Kovač decided to award brutality to our water polo player.
After that, Dejan Savić reacted violently, and the Hungarian, one gets the impression, could hardly wait to exclude him too.
After the match, the coach pointed out that the decision was made by poor execution of the attack with an extra player.
"We knew what was coming, we fought against many things. We started the game poorly, we were getting the result. A tough game, with the Italians pressing. We had extremely poor execution of the players, I think that was the deciding factor because in games like this we either have to have a high level of execution or enter into counterattacks that we didn't have. I would like to congratulate Italy on their well-deserved victory and we promise that it won't be like this again," said Savić.
Assistant coach Nikola Mijanović also shared his impressions.
"We knew what awaited us, we were preparing for it. However, a strange atmosphere was created. They defeated us, but they did not break us yesterday, today or tomorrow. They will not break us," said Mijanović.
He has never experienced his player being bitten before...
"This is a situation I'm facing for the first time. However, keep your head up. We promise to be strong and better."
Certainly, silver from the Mediterranean Games is a success that will be important for continuing the path towards the 2028 Olympic Games.
"An important success and what makes me most happy is the great room for progress. We will be better, this team will only grow," concluded Mijanović.
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