First challenge for Vardar in 2015

Прв предизвик за Вардар во новата 2015 година

Meshkov Brest - Vardar 14 (14/15)

Current SEHA GSS champions Vardar will begin 2015 with a duel against Meshkov Brest (20.15 CET ‘Jane Sandaski’ sports hall). This will be a very important clash for both teams in a race for League’s Final Four. However, neither team had much time to prepare because many of their players were competing for their national teams in Qatar. In their only duel this season so far Belarus players were better with 30:22.

Vardar’s coach has announced that he will choose roster after the last training session because he wants to see form his players are currently in after more than three weeks of national team duties.

Raul Gonzales - Vardar’s coach

"This is our first game after the World Championship in Qatar. We’ve had several players there, and we had only few days for trainings before match against Meshkov Brest. Fortunately, we don’t have injured players. We are at good position at the moment, we are clear at second place, but our aim is to continue with same attitude to secure place at F4 tournament. Meshkov Brest is a very good team, they play strong defense, but also they are dangerous in counter attacks. We remember our first clash this season and I’m sure, if we approach this match in a right way we will win. This will also be a very important match for us ahead of CL’s challenges.’’

Filip Lazarov - Vardar’s player

"Tomorrow we will play our first game after the World Championship. Some players are tired, but guests have same problems, because lot of their players were also in Qatar. We must give our best, because they are striving for the place at SEHA GSS F4. We also must notice that they play well in EHF Champions League, so we must be careful tomorrow. This is a good test for us ahead of second part of Champions League"

Željko Babić - Meshkov’s coach

"Unfortunately, many national team players have returned from the World Championship with injuries. Babichev and Špiler won't be able to help the team in Skopje. Maxim Baranau has problems with his knee and Siarhei Shilovich is also injured. We’ve managed to have only few training sessions which makes this clash even harder. But you can be sure we’ll fight until the end.’’

Vyacheslav Shumak - Meshkov’s player

"This duel is important for us and for our future plans in SEHA GSS League. Victory will help us get closer to SEHA GSS F4. We realize how strong opponent we’re going to face tomorrow. But they are in the same situation and I believe we have equal chances for winning 3 points.’’