Telekom Veszprém – Tatran Presov 32:28

 

Telekom Veszprém: Borbély – Gulyás 2, Iváncsik 2, Kopljar 4, Marguc 6 (2), Ancsin, Blagotinsek 2, Sulic 6, Molnár 1, Szita 3, Lékai 5, Ligetvári 1, Tóth

 

Tatran Presov: Chupryna, Brazhnyk – Rabek 7, Sárpataky M., Humenasky, Hrstka 5 (2), Krok 4, Recicar, Sarpataky L., Urban 3, Cip 8, Vucko 1, Pales

 

Penalties: 3/2 and 3/2

Suspensions: 4 min. and 4 min.

 

 

Xavi Sabaté: Congratulations to the guest team and to our team as well because we had a lot of youngsters on the roster today. We have been working with them for one and a half year and they showed that they are finally ready to play against a Champions League team. I totally understand my colleague’s point, they are playing in many competitions and I can relate to him. I am happy that the young players could play today and the experienced players could have a rest because important moments are waiting for us. I am happy for Ligetvári and Szita that they could share the 60 minutes in the left back position today. They still need some patience just like the others and have to work hard if they want to be great players. We have 12 young players on the roster this year. Result was not that important for us today because we stay on the 2nd place no matter what. The most important thing for today was to give chance to those who have not played so much this season. Anybody who wants to play in Veszprém has to give his maximum in every training and match. Good luck for Presov for the rest of the season.

 

Balázs Molnár: Congratulations to Tatran Presov. Im really happy because of the victory. We work very hard with our coaches and with the team. I am really happy because of my opportunity to play, that was the first time I could play in SEHA League, so I tried to give my best during the game. I can say that it's big honor to be able to play in Veszprém, because this is one of the best teams in Europe. When a young player gets the opportunity to play, he has to do it with 120%.

 

 

Rastislav Trtik: First of all congratulations to Veszprém and my colleague for the victory. I am happy that coach Sabaté realized our strength and played with his second line. We have problems in the back positions, we are missing 3 of them. Because of this the others had to play for the whole game. I am happy for Igor Chupryna because he had some great saves against Veszprém. I am happy that despite our difficult situation my team followed the tactical instructions well. Because of this situation the young players had a chance today and I am sure this will be a great experience for them.

 

Lubos Sarpataky: Congratulations to Veszprém. I think it's exciting to play here in Veszorém Arena for every young player, like me or my brother. We knew that we would play against a great team, even when they are playing with their second line.

 

 

Photos: Zsolt Melczer