The qualification in the semifinals of OPAP Final 8 of the Greek Cup was celebrated on Thursday afternoon (13/02) by PAOKwho thanks to his pluralism in attack and his very good defense, prevailed with AEK’s 84-65.
The ‘black and white’ technician, Massimo Kancheliericongratulated his players on their performance, saying proud of the image they made. At the same time, he stressed that the event is not to enjoy it, but to fight, Otherwise go to … Halkidiki!
Finally, he indirectly stated that in the semifinals the Olympiacos will be the one who will have the pressure and not PAOK!
“I am very proud of the reaction of my team. Mostly at one time we achieved things. It was not easy to keep fighting, but we did it and I had to congratulate my team for its great effort. We didn’t come here as a favoritebut we won and that is very important for us. It wasn’t easy to play so dynamically, but it was the key we did very well, as well as releasing the ball well.
This also made all the players to be dedicated to the defensive part. We are in an event, it’s not about enjoying it. If you want to enjoy it, you go to Halkidiki. Olympiacos is a team that wants to take the cup, but it has pressure we don’t have and it can help us be competitive. We will try to do the best we can. “
Earlier he had stated in Flash Interview after the end of the match:
“We are a wonderful whole. My players were serious and with the will to win. The victory is dedicated to them. They showed once again respect for the team they are fighting.
My players have gone through a difficult time, but they never stopped fighting. “
Source: Sport Fm
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