Prekas-Sotiriou: “Satisfied with the effort”

The federal coach of the Women’s National Team, Petros Prekasbut also the leader Katerina Sotiriou they keep the very good effort of the Greek team against Spain. Both now turn their attention to Monday’s crucial match against the Czech Republic, with qualification for the EuroBasket Women’s quarter-finals at stake.

“Congratulations to Spain for first place. I think we did a really good job for 35 minutes defensively, but Spain got some big shots and got into double figures. Spain played very closed on Fasoula, made it difficult for our team to pass the ball to her. They are a very good team and play amazing defense. However, I am pleased with our effort“, said at the press conference Petros Prekas.

For her part, Katerina Sotiriou said: “Congratulations to Spain, but also to our own team, the staff and those who are close to this team. We feel fantastic. A win here, in this competition, was great and qualifying for the next stage is another step. We had a very good approach and showed character, which is important for the future of the team. We reacted after a bad defeat, like the one against Montenegro in the premiere. But we also had to manage a big victory, like the one against Latvia, and we did. I think we played excellently against Spain, but the quality of the opponent and some details did not allow us to get another victory. We are very happy, but that stops tonight. As a person I believe a lot in self-improvement and basketball is an important part of our lives. We spend a lot of time on the court, we put in a lot of effort and I want to offer my energy and experience to the younger guys. I am happy that even now I am still learning».