On Monday, Jihostroj begins the fight for the extra league finals. His opponent will be the strong Prague Ball sports Sport | Budejcka Drbna
Jihostroj had to wait until the last possible moment in the name of its opponent for the semifinals of the playoffs. Only the fifth quarterfinal match decided that the team from České Budějovice will face Lva Praha. “I’d rather have Kladno. With Prague, it will be fifty to fifty, “thinks Ondřej Piskáček.
In the quarterfinals this year, Příbram lost to Odolena Voda, which thus became the rival of Karlovy Vary in the semifinals of the extra-league play-off. The second pair will be Jihostroj and Lions Prague, they have completed a five-match series against Kladno. “If I could choose an opponent in the semi-go, I would choose Kladno. But if we want to win the extra league, we have to beat everyone, “ he realizes Ondřej Piskáčekwhich would be more convenient for a smaller Kladno hall. “Personally, I’m not playing well in the Prague hall, it’s too big. But for example, smashers and universals are probably more convenient, “ the recorder considers.
The people of České Budějovice watched the exciting series between Lions of Prague and Kladno closely. “Prague was my favorite, I gave it a little more hope, and in the end it advanced after a hard fight. Their lineup is full of quality and big names. They have a national team player and an experienced player from all over the world. We will have a very difficult time, but I believe it will be a beautiful volleyball, “ enjoying coach René Dvořákwho is already carefully preparing his charges for the start of the semifinal series on Monday.
Ondřej Piskáček also highlighted the performances of individuals from the Lviv team. “Universal Mihajlovich played well for them, as did Valda,” mentions Piskáček of the former Valerija Todu, who was very popular among fans in the south of Bohemia. “Sometimes we write a little, most of all he is in contact with Martin Kryštof. It is clear that there will be some teasing before the series, “ admits Piskáček. However, the České Budějovice team will not prepare for Todu in any special way. “We have read it. We know his turn, which is his best shot, and we’ll block it. “ smiling René Dvořák.
Preparatory match (25. 8. 2021): Lions Prague – Jihostroj České Budějovice 2: 2
Preparatory match (20. 9. 2021): Jihostroj České Budějovice – Lvi Prague 3: 2
Round 9 (November 21, 2021): Lions Prague – Jihostroj České Budějovice 1: 3
CF1, Czech Cup (January 26, 2022): Lions Prague – Jihostroj Ceske Budejovice 2: 3
CF2, Czech Cup (1. 2. 2022): Jihostroj Ceske Budejovice – Lions Prague 3: 1
Round 20 (February 28, 2022): Jihostroj České Budějovice – Lvi Prague 2: 3
Prague is Jihostroj’s most frequent rival – the teams have clashed in both six times. Twice during the preparatory matches, twice in the basic part and twice in the quarterfinals of the Czech Cup. In the last match, the people of Prague even conquered the Sports Hall. Jihostroj lost 2: 3 in a tie-break and the lost body pushed him to second place in the table after the basic part. “I would not say that we will go to six in the role of favorite. Although we have better mutual matches, on the other hand, Prague beat us at home, where we do not normally lose. That’s why I think it’s fifty to fifty. “ says the recorder of České Budějovice.
They already know both teams very well. “We have read Prague. But, for example, universal van Dijk started playing at the end of the basic part and we don’t know what to expect from him. “ says Jihostroje’s head coach. “The players are still the same, attacking in the same directions. We know each other well, in such matches it’s about two or three balls and their own mistakes, which sets or even whole matches can decide, “ Ondřej Piskáček is thinking, who is returning to the clubs of the České Budějovice club after an unpleasant viral illness.
Jihostroj is already waiting in a really strong opponent who would like to attack the extra-league title. According to Piskáček, support will be very important in the series. České Budějovice will have a positive home environment in the first and fifth matches this year. “Home environment largely a match. I think it’s even more important with us, because the fans support us really stormily and it can be a decisive factor that will play in our favor. The fans were already excellent in the quarterfinals and I hope that even more of them will reach the semifinals, “ concludes Piskáček. The Jihostroje fan club is preparing to take the bus to Thursday’s second match of the series in Prague. Those interested can already report to the chairman of the fan club, Jan Čiper, on tel. 775 012 420.