The third round qualifying match for the EP, between Serbia and Croatia, was completed by dividing points, 25:25 (13:13). Serbia’s selector, Nenad Perunicic, pointed out that the players showed character.
– I’m sorry that it was not decided to play in the Arena before, more people would come. Congratulations to Lin Červar and Croatia. We showed character, motive, heart, but we still play with dosed quality, we have to grow against such teams. The Croats are well acquainted, they have great rotation, they are dangerous. Immortality cost us, we were very close to winning big two points. I’m worried that it is not the first time that the called action is not respected. We’re still underwater to handle things this way, guys trying to be heroes. I do not blame Lazar, he is young, I have confidence in him, he has to be mature as a middle-aged backbone, the situation has receded him – said Nenad Perunicic, adding:
– There is room for us to be more tense, we were tightened, the big rival is in question, expectations nation, derby, I understand, but again guys play abroad and have to get used to the pressure in the national team. For Croatia this is a routine, they play differently with a lot of charges. A draw against the big national team is something that is good for these guys, to understand that they can compete with the best – concluded the Serbian selector
