Meshkov with a tough win in Osijek

Meškov teško odnio tri boda iz Osijeka

Nexe - Meshkov Brest 3 (14/15)

Meshkov have managed to take all three points from Osijek but NEXE have once again proved to be a bitter rival for Belarus champions and CL's participants. It was again very aggressive handball from both sides and a proof for that is Manojlović' broken lip before the end of first 30 minutes and the result was 12:15. Meshkov have, however managed to break home team's resistance shortly after the beginning of the second half reaching six goal advantage (20:14). Hosts did not give up constantly trying to catch Meshkov's advantage but it in the end simply did not happen. Božović and Špiler have scored 6 goals each for Meshkov, Pešić was remarkable with 14 saves. Eter on the other side scored 5, Sokolić and Herceg 4 each.

 Zdenko Kordi, NEXE's coach:

Although we've lost I am satisfied. We were good rival to an excellent team. We've had good parts of the match but unfortunately to many 'downs' - mostly because of Meshkov's quality. We did not give up despite of everything and that's what makes me happy.  

Albin Eter, NEXE's player: 

Our worst period was at the end of the first half with Meshkov making an advantage. We've had a few bad shots which means result could have been slightly different too. But it was good, fighting match.

Željko Babić, Meshkov's coach:

NEXE are a good team and it's always difficult to play against them. I wanted my team to play tough, aggressive defence. We've played a well match and deserved to win.  

Rastko Stojković, Meshkov's player:

This was a tough, in a few moments even too aggressive match. However, this is men's sport and I'm happy we've won today against quality rival.