I’m not exactly a point player in the national team, says support Žabin Záplatová
Belarusian basketball players have recently had great success. “They finished fourth at the last European Championships. The quality is great on their part, especially under the basket. I would say that they are the biggest favorites of our group, “remarked Záplatová, who plays for Žabiny Brno at the club level.
With thirteen points, Záplatová was the second most scoring Czech in Thursday’s match. “Probably every player is happy when she scores, but I think it’s part of the sport and someone has to score. I’ve never been a full-time national team player, so I’m definitely happy, but I’d rather trade it for a win, “said Záplatová.
In addition to Záplatová, Žabiny is represented by Eliška Hamzová and Natálie Stoupalová. The 21-year-old player Žabin Kateřina Galíčková and the talented Petra Malíková from Králova Pole are also among the wider nominations, but both did not make it to the match nomination with Belarus.
The motivation for success in qualifying is great for Štefan Svitek’s charges. “We do not want to interrupt a number of procedures for the championship. We have to fight for it. As a young team, we should grab it with fighting spirit, “said the captain of the national team Renáta Březinová, who in the past wore the clothes of Králova Pole.
The Czech players are waiting for the second qualifying match in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday. “I should say with confidence that we are going for victory, but I do not know what to expect from them. It will be a lot of concentration, because the Irish are rushing and fierce. We will see if their game fits us, “said Záplatová.
The next players on Saturday will appear at the club level of the Brno track between Žabiny and Králova Pole. “She is at the derby. Some experience it more and some less. I think we are like frogs on a different level. In addition, the girls from Králové Pole will be more tired, because they are playing with USK Prague on Wednesday, so we will have a longer rest. Similar matches are more intense and there is usually a better atmosphere. It will be a quality match, because both teams play the Eurocup, “added Záplatová.
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