The Evening parties got a taste of the indoor gym of Nea Alikarnassos (“Dyo Aorakia”) at noon on Saturday, completing their preparation for the OPAP Women’s Cup Final against Panathinaikos on Sunday (1:30 p.m., COSMOTE TV and from COSMOTE TV’s YouTube channel).
The leader of the Kallithea team, Chrysanthi Beneki, talked about her team’s big challenge. “We know that Panathinaikos is a very good team, but we have seen many surprises and upsets in the Cup. We are also aiming for one like this on Sunday. If we execute the coach’s plan correctly, I believe we will be competitive and give a very good match“, he stated.
The 22-year-old forward, with the role she has in the team, psychologically prepares her teammates. “We have very good communication, a very good atmosphere, we have also integrated our foreign players very well. What I told my teammates is to enjoy it, give 100% and be focused».
Regarding the decision to hold the OPAP Women’s Cup Final and the Men’s Cup Final on the same day, he pointed out:It is a very good energy. I think we will get the exposure we deserve, we will attract people and especially little girls who can take up the sport. We hope to live up to expectations».
On her part, Anna-Maria Prifti emphasized: “After two games with Panathinaikos we know each other very well, we know their weaknesses and we are going with the goal of winning the Cup, don’t hide. We have nothing to lose and that helps us to be stress free. The final is a very different game from the league. We all start with the same odds, regardless of whether Panathinaikos is considered a favorite. The Hesperides are a historic team, this gives more weight to the game for us, but we will enter the game with fun, appetite and competitiveness above all».
Commenting on the Men’s and Women’s finals being held on the same day, the 20-year-old forward said: “It is a very important move by the federation. I think it will help Greek basketball to be promoted and more girls to come to it. I believe that we have a lot to give and people will definitely enjoy the basketball we will play».
Source: Sport Fm
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