Vardar absolute favorite in Macedonian derby

Во македонското дерби Вардар е апсолутен фаворит

Vardar Maqueda

Traditional Macedonian derby from SEHA Gazprom League's previous seasons will this season be replaced with a match between Vardar and new Macedonian vice-champions Maks Strumica. Game is scheduled for Saturday (20.15) in 'Park' sports hall and will be Strumica's third home match in a row of the season.m

Guests are absoulte favorites beating Maks twice in Macedonian championship last season. Revaz Chanturija will be available for coach Andonov after 1 match suspension and on the other side Alex Dujshebaev will not play after suffering a minor injury in a match against Vojvodina.

Marjan Andonov, Maks Strumica’s coach:

For us this SEHA Gazprom League is something new and in every game we hope everything will be better and better. Small handicap is that we have 5 new players who are getting used to the team and each other but on the other side Chanturija is returning and that's great. Vardar are absolute favorites but our goal is to play good, show fighting spirit and see what we can do.

Jovica Mladenovski, Maks Strumica’s player:

Vardar are absolute favorites, perhaps not only for tomorrow's match but also to win SEHA Gazprom League. As players we promise to do our best, in a fighting game. We will try to give resistance and see what it will bring us.

Raul Gonzales, Vardar’s coach:

It won’t be easy, because it is always more difficult when you play away. Strumica has good team, with some new good players. They play great 6-0 defense and they are very dangerous in counter attacks.

Mijajlo Marsenić, Vardar’s player:

It will be a difficult match, because the home team will want to bounce back from the big defeat against Tatran Prešov. We will continue to play our game, we will play the same thing we have played in friendly tournaments and against Vojvodina as well. That means strong defense and efficient counter attacks proving we are a better team at the moment.