Rastavac: “Everyone in Crete breathes for OFI – we can surprise the final”

Milan Rastavac for everyone and everything! The OFI coach spoke to Meridian Sports about the Cup semifinal with Asteras Aktor and how Crete experienced him, the atmosphere that prevailed in “Yedi Kule”, but also the forthcoming, historic final with Olympiacos.

Among other things, the Serbian technician referred to his tenure at Asteras Aktor and his move to OFI, responded to his decision to enter Estia after the expulsion of Christogeorgos, he was placed for the 5th place battle, and also referred to the Ivan Jovanovic and National Greece.

In detail:

For the Cup semifinal and how Crete lived in the match: “Both teams had the opportunity to make a historical success, these are two clubs that have good relations between them. There was a really nice football atmosphere in both games. In Crete the environment is different because the whole island sees the team as its own. There were no tickets left for everyone who wanted to come to the game. It has been 35 years for this moment, so the emotion that seemed was perfectly normal. “he initially mentioned and continued:

For the atmosphere on the court: “OFI’s fans can create a fiery atmosphere, which was an extra boost to players to achieve the goal. The stadium was hot and you felt the atmosphere in and out of it. In the first half we didn’t play as we would like to do it in the second. People played a huge role. In the first game was more than 1,500 and then we won for the first time in OFI history in Tripoli. The day before the game, the world came and we got great psychological support »

For his choice to get Bakic goalkeeper after the elimination of Hostogeorgos: “Yes, I received many calls for this decision and everyone was left with the last impression because our goalkeeper was eliminated and the foul that the Asteras won was about 17 meters away from the fire. They executed it with goalkeeper Bakic who managed to make this intervention. “

Regarding his move by Asteras Aktor to OFI: “I spent four years in Astera and I knew we would have a difficult opponent. I don’t remember a game against OFI, where I didn’t win it as a star coach. There was no disposition on my part for revenge. These are two groups that have friendly relationships like mine are good with the Astera world. All that preceded it was a very good confirmation for me that we deserve to be in the final. “

For the Cup final and Olympiacos: “Olympiacos is the best team this year in Greece. The chances are in favor of him, however. I believe we can win and make the surprise »

For 5-8 positions in the league: “We are on two fronts, at the same time. Fifth place leads to the Conference League and it is up to us to be good enough to achieve a positive result. In front of us we have five games with quality opponents. The goal is to win the cup and at the same time chase fifth place. Mars is weaker than in previous years but when you win such opponents then when you do it, the difference in the score is very important. “

For the unfortunate Bainovic who was injured: “Philip is an important player, he did the surgery, is in the process of rehabilitation and will be with us again in the new year. OFI had many important players from Serbia in its history and each of them contributed decisively. “

Finally, he also referred to Ivan Jovanovic and his presence on the National Greece bench: “When he took over the national team, I said it was the perfect time for him and that Greece needed his presence. It is fortunate that there is a batch of new and talented players who are slowly coming to the forefront and I think they can achieve everything. “