Statements about the great victory of the Lithuanians over the USA were given by Kazis Maksvitis.
In these, he tried to be as low-key as possible, focusing on the bravery of his players, but the excellent rate his team had in attack.
In detail what he said:
“Congratulations to my team, to our world. We started the match very well, built a good lead and tried to manage it throughout the match. We have to save our emotions for the next match, because in two days we start the knockouts. We have to have a short memory and prepare for the next opponent.
We don’t have many advantages against the USA, but we were brave. In defense we didn’t want to leave them alone, we sent them a second player, we wanted them to pass. Our good percentage in the first period helped us win this match. In the locker room I told the guys to celebrate tonight and save their emotions for the next match, we don’t have time because the Serbs won’t be waiting for us with flowers and a red carpet.
We’ve lost a lot of talent, but we’ve built a great team with workers that fit together. For me it is a pleasure to work with them and I hope to do so for another three races. The only adjustment I made tonight was to manage the minutes. It’s impossible to play every two days, a lot of effort, a lot of emotions. I think it was a good match for the USA before the knockouts as well.
We won the match from our great percentage in attack and not from defence. Of course, we filled our racket, but we also conceded 104 points. Lithuania is a small country. I coached Motiegiounas when he was a kid, I know him very well, he knows me very well. When we lost Sabonis, Motiejunas replaced him. He filled his role perfectly, he is a good example on and off the field. Before the match we felt a bit free because the fight was not a knockout. We had no pressure, in the next game maybe it will be different”.
Source: Sport Fm
I am currently a news writer for News Bulletin247 where I mostly cover sports news. I have always been interested in writing and it is something I am very passionate about. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.
