Dukla’s coach praises the duel with Aue. That’s how we should play, says Tonar
“We crossed the cords twice with the German Aue, who play in the second Bundesliga. The first match on their board didn’t work out for us. We lost by nine goals, but in the retaliation, which was played unexpectedly in Pilsen, it was better. “
Originally, the Pilsen Talent was to play with the Germans. “But because of the indisposition of his players, we came in for them,” Tonar said.
That suited the duclites very well. At the same time, the rivals from Saxony tried to repay the defeat, and they almost succeeded.
Words of praise for representation
“We led the whole time, but at the very end we allowed Aue to remake the match. The impression of our game was very solid. It would be nice to follow up on this encounter. It was close to me to ensure how we should play in the extra league, “said the coach.
During January, Michal Tonar also watched the performance of the national team at the European Championships in Slovakia and had words of praise for the Czech national team.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the commitment our boys struggled with. In the group, they clashed with later finalists and did not leave a bad impression. They proved that even with such teams it is possible to play matches, “he nodded.
Dukla was one step away from the process. Youth must learn
Underestimating Maloměřice is out of the question
But let’s get back to home reality. While HC Dukla Praha is seventh, the upcoming Moravian opponent is crouching in the extra-league table in last place. However, that does not mean that I should be a weak opponent.
“Maloměřice has a new coach and there has also been a player movement, so it can be expected that they will fight with new vigor at home. However, our players are aware that it is necessary to climb the table due to the elimination part. Underestimating the opponent is out of the question, “Tonar emphasized.
Now there are seven rounds left until the end of the basic part of the competition, in which the people of Prague want to create the best possible position for the spring fights in the playoffs.
“In the covid situation, nothing is clear in advance, but the basic part should end around the end of March. At that time, perhaps the pandemic will be a thing of the past, “the coach wished.