Metalurg end month and a half long winless period

Металург го прекин постот долг 1,5 месец без победа

Metalurg - Izvidjac

Metalurg have managed to show that their position is not on the bottom in SEHA Gazprom League beating Izvidjac dominantly at home with 36:23 despite of the fact that guests were eager to surprise Macedonians and grab points.  

Macedonian vice-champions have that way finally ended month and a half long winless period boostinf the atmosphere ahead of CL clash against Montpellier waiting for them on Thursday.

Metalurg have managed to enlarge the gap early into first 30 and it was not hard to keep it open and even make it bigger until the end despite of the fact that guests were doing their best to stay close not giving up all the way until the end. Difference between Gorenje and Metalurg on League's table is only 3 points now.

In two weeks Vardar will in Macedonian derby host Metalurg.  

Lino Cervar, Metalurg coach:
Izvidjac is young and perspective team. Today they probably were tired and did not show their real strength. They are worth much more. Our team has entered the game with good motivation, and they have practiced a lot. All player were given a chance today and I`m satisfied. We've had good moments, good rhythm, but I know we can much better. Defense was unfocused in some moments, and got some easy goals. Sometimes we forget to bounce back faster in defense. I`m happy that Drogriski is finally fit in the team, and Obradovic is back. Every win gives us self-confidence and this is what our young team needs.

Tomislav Jagurinovski, Metalurg player:
In the first half we've seen that Metalurg is a better team. During the game we've kept the lead, as we planned. Thanks to our fans.

Zdenko Grbavac, Izvidjac CO coach:
I have to watch the game again and see why we made so many mistakes. This is not an alibi - Metalurg deserved victory. We did not play according to our expectations in neither attack and defense.