Losing in Ljubuski is not an option for Meshkov
Meškov bez prava na kiks u Ljubuškom
After their first win in SEHA Gazprom League against Tatran, Izvidjac will on Tuesday host Meshkov Brest. After a loss against NEXE losing is not an option for the team from Brest but it is also sure that Bebeshko's guys will not experience an easy job in Ljubuski, especially after CL's draw against Celje PL at home. This will however still be a big challenge for Izvidjac even in front of a big number of their great supporters. It will be interesting to see whether Izvidjac youngsters will be able to make life hard for Meshkov's experienced players.
Zdenko Grbavac, Izvidjac CO coach:
Win against Tatran has given us an additional boost and I'm sure we'll
welcome Meshkov well-prepared in front of packed hall. Belarusian champions are
favorites but we see our chance in the fact that we're relaxed after the win
against Tatran and we're hoping to acheieve best possible result with a good
performance tomorrow.
David Mandic, Izvidjac CO player:
Whole team has played well against Tatran. Meshkov are a really good team
aiming for League's F4 tournament but we've prepared well and I'm sure that, in
front of a packed hall, we can hope for a good result.
Sergej Bebeshko, Meshkov coach:
Izvidjac are getting better and better. They have managed to beat Tatran
recently and I've already, at the beginning of the season, stated that they are
a team which is not easy to play against at all. Stojkovic and Mijatovic will
not be in our game roster. We're going their looking to give our younger
players like Kulak, Yurynok or Yaschanka a chance. F4 battle is getting more
and more narrow and we have to win in Ljubuski.
Siarhei Syhlovich, Meshkov player:
We remember our first encounter of the season in Brest when they've managed
to score 29 goals playing good handball. We have to be fully focused especially
in defense. Thinking about beating them easily might prove to be costly.