The \"Lionesses\" were defeated in Iceland just four days ago, so today they will have the opportunity to get revenge on their rivals and atone for the unexpected defeat in front of their fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Of course, no one expected it to be an easy game, but we didn't expect this defeat either, it happened, but whatever. We have to hold our heads high, come together, go out on Sunday and show our energy, desire, will and prove that we are definitely better than them. We are playing in Podgorica, this is our home and we have to show who is the boss here,\" said Matea Pletikosi\u0107 in the match announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a victory, the \"Lionesses\" would come one step closer to their goal \u2013 qualifying for their ninth consecutive European Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I don't think anything is lost, we know it isn't, but it's still better when we win games like that. Maybe it's good sometimes as a warning, but of course it's not pleasant. I sincerely hope that we will go out on the field on Sunday and show our character and that it will certainly be a better game,\" said the 27-year-old handball player from Sinj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biggest problem in Iceland was the lack of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The biggest problem in Iceland was our energy, desire and will, that's perhaps crucial for us, our character when we go out on the field. Of course, there are always some segments that are a little worse, when you miss some shots, which is sometimes crucial. Maybe we got into their rhythm, I think that was the deciding factor. There are always some ups and downs in a game, our energy was perhaps not at the level it usually is.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pivot Ivana Gode\u010d says that the defense must be at a significantly higher level than in the first duel between the two teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"An unexpected defeat. From the very start, we were aware that it would be a difficult game, we only had one training session together and a long trip. I know that on Sunday we will be the real \"lions\" and show how to play. The defense was definitely not at a certain level, and that is what makes us the best. But we analyzed and are aware of our mistakes. We will certainly be motivated, because we know that the audience is always present when we play in Podgorica,\" said Gode\u010d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Na\u0111a Kadovi\u0107, our left winger, believes that they cannot repeat such a poor performance as in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I wouldn't dwell too much on the first match, the defeat is a result of fatigue and lack of time for joint preparations. The good thing is that the failure doesn't cause us any problems in terms of competition. I'm sure it will be much better on Sunday,\" said Kadovi\u0107 and added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"We are recovering from a difficult journey, but today we will be more focused and our energy will be better. I believe we will have great support from the fans, we know how much it means to us,\" said Na\u0111a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The match at the \"Bemax Arena\" will be played today at 6 p.m.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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