The selector Ljubomir Obradovic saw this as a defeat from Russia 25:29 in the first round of the main stage of the EP 2018 competition
– Congratulations to the Russian national team for victory. We are defeated by the Olympic champion, a very good physically and psychologically prepared team. It was as if the importance of the match had a bearing on not giving its maximum. I told girls, we have 24 hours to rejoice, we have 24 hours to mourn, but tomorrow is a new sword and we will do our best against Montenegro. It’s going to be a neighbor’s derby, a sword of prestige, Obradovic said
