Kostas Papadopoulos: “As long as we play as a team we will move on”

After the imposing 107-66 victory over the Czech Republic and two in two of the National Young Men in Eurobasket U20 that began yesterday (12/7) in Heraklion, the federal technician, Kostas Papadopoulosstressed: “As long as we play as a team we will move on”

In detail, the federal coach, Kostas Papadopoulospointed shortly after the end of the match: “It is very important that after a great victory we were committed to our plan. It is very positive that we had 29 assists as the ball is released and we play as a team, this team will go ahead. Defense is our strength, from there we find rhythm. We have made a hard preparation to be ready for this Eurobasket.

Now we have Romania in front of us. No team is weak, each team hides danger, we will be focused on the plan. The presence of the world is very important and today that more fans had more than yesterday, the energy passed to the parquet. If this is going on and we have even more fans next to us in the next few days, we will have an even stronger player. “

O Nikos Touliatoswho helped the team from the first minute added: “The level of our team is high, we have twelve players who have personality and talent. We play well, we’ve made two wins, but we look at the next match without looking at the previous one. This is the key to success in this tournament. Certainly there are demands, there is pressure, but we have set the bar high, we want the gold medal. Let’s go tomorrow for 3/3 “.

THE Eudios Captainwho also stopped at 14 points completed: “We are starting to take everything, believing that we can do something good this year, but we have to remain a team. Every day is special, every game is dangerous and we have to be serious. People give us strength and joy to play, thank you very much for the support. “

Czech coach, Lucas Pivonta stated: “Greece is on another level than us. I don’t think our real difference is for 40 points, but we didn’t fight much. It was a bad look from us, we have to overcome it and tomorrow fight for second place. The event is short and you can’t stay in an outcome. We have to look ahead. I am optimistic, we have to work hard and fix some things.

We are not a superpower in basketball, but every presence in the first category is important to us. Greece is one of the favorites, it will be a surprise to me if he doesn’t get a medal. They have a good coach, they play beautiful basketball and today they show that they are on another level. They excel in bodies, speed and intensity. We didn’t do such a good job today. “