Papadopoulos: “Despite the sadness, we raised head – it will haunt me with France”

With them Samondurov, Souli and Abdala To make a great appearance, the National Youth was dominated by Slovenia 82-60 and made an appointment with Israel for the 5th place battle at Eurobasket U20.

Shortly after the race the Kostas Papadopoulosher technician Greececongratulated his players on the way they reacted after painful defeat by the Francehowever, stressing that he will “haunt” this result.

“It’s worth a big thumbs up to my players. It is very difficult, especially at this age, to manage the emotions you. After a cuff we ate yesterday, despite the distress that was there we raised our head. This is sport, as many times as you fall you get up quickly. This is what we did today, we presented an improved face, we were much more apt and we had 23 assists.

Although we got in a little bit trampled, we found a rhythm from our defense and won a good team that has been leading the way in recent years. Israel is a good team, it is traditionally tough and will be a very difficult game. The match with the France It will haunt me, the players will learn from it. You always set target, that should always be done to be committed The whole team. They will be a lesson and this will appear tougher and more ready next time. “he said in detail.