Kastritis: “We don’t want what we are living to end – The qualification is an achievement for the whole club”

THE Mars beat it 84-77 Trentofinishing in fifth place (9-9) in the second group of the EuroCup and its opponent in the knockout match of the playoffs will be Prometei with a home handicap.

At the press conference, the coach of the “yellows”, Yannis Kastritissaid that you answer to the group they want to continue what they are living since the start of the season, calling it an achievement qualification in the next phase. At the same time, he also commented on his presence Nikos Galis on the field in today’s match.

“It’s a great success, an achievement for the whole club. We feel proud of what we have achieved in our return to the event based on its level of difficulty. It is important to qualify and the latest results in the regular season confirm the improvement we have as a team and individually. It is equally important how we react after the great win against Panathinaikos and against a team that is competitive, tough and wanted to win at all costs,” he initially said, then was asked if he has analyzed potential opponents or her It foresees which Mars will find in front of him:

“To be honest the situation was so fluid in both groups that I didn’t get into the process of looking at the ties and the scores. Obviously we have a picture of all the teams, we know Prometheus are strong and quality but it’s too early to frame this game when we have others ahead of us“, while then it was mentioned about him reduced time which the team has, in order to celebrate:

“We mustn’t be exaggerated, maybe it’s unfair that we can’t celebrate because of the games ahead but that’s the sporting life. No one can take pride and the corresponding feeling of satisfaction from our hands. I’m happy for what we’ve achieved as a club, for the kids, for the world, for the whole organization».

For his presence Nikos Galishe said: “what can I say about the huge Nikos Galis. His presence is important for us. It was equally amazing the presence of the people and what was done with the successive sold outs».

Finally, for the management what his players had to do after the victory over Panathinaikos:it’s a path you have to walk. We try to be ourselves every day. After the victory over Panathinaikos we discussed and said that we have another game ahead of us to manage our emotions and present ourselves as we should. We like what we’re living and we don’t want what we’re living to end,” he said, referring to the reception given to fans at the airport. “It was unprecedented for the children and they enjoyed it. I would say they collected extra incentive to keep going and expend even more energy».