Capoyannis: “We stayed cool until the end and won the match”

In the composure shown by Panathinaikos until the finale of the victorious derby with him Olympicstood the Eleni Capogiannis in her post-game statements.

The “clover” coach added that her team was more stressed than it should have been.

In detail, Eleni Kapogiannis spoke to the ERT camera about:

-the match: “These games are closed. Although we won, I think we were more stressed than we should have been. In some moments it broke our minds. It’s a game of personality and heart, and tactics play little role in these games. We stayed cool until the end and won the match. I would like to dedicate the victory to the people who are always by our side and support us and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year».

-if Panathinaikos is favorite to win the Cup based on its potential: “In the Cup there are no favorites and outsiders. It is the organization of surprises, so to speak. Last year we were in danger in the final. I think we are closer. We took a big step against a big opponent and when the time comes we will put them down. We are closer».

– which of the four teams would like an opponent: “I won’t do that, it’s not right. We respect all opponents. We focus on our own team, regardless of the opponent, to build our team and go and win the Cup”.

-whether the two victories over Olympiakos also give Panathinaikos an advantage in view of the battle in the championship: “Second win means nothing. It just gives us a psychological edge, but that’s about it. These away matches are close games and are decided on the details. So we keep the psychological lead and nothing else».