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Handball » Champions League (M), 2. round
28.09.2013. 20:30 Finished
Celje Piv. Laško - St. Petersburg (29:22)

The host is aware they can't allow any mistakes

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The match gainst Veszprem confirmed that St. Petersburg is one of the worst teams in the competition. They managed to score only 15 goals, and they have extra problems prior to today's match because of important players being injured

Celje's first home game brings them the weakest team in the group. The Russian st. Petersburg suffered a couple of heavy defeats last season, and this one they've opened in the same way. The home -13 against Veszprem best portrays their (in)efficiency, and the Slovenian team are up for another chance to score the premier win in this season's competition.

The first round took Celje off to an away game against their big rival from Zagreb. Celje didn't manage to pose their rhythm, primarily in the offense, so the points were fairly won by Zagreb. Only 21 goals is the main reason for a negative score which could gain its full scale in the final outcome.


- The reasons for today's defeat lie in our offense mistakes, which we didn't have that much to be honest. However, they are taking away our will to play. Today I can only say that we had a very solid defense, and I commented on the offense in previous sentences. I still think we're heading in a good way and that we're soon going to get rid of all the hurtful mistakes, and be rewarded for out game - said coach Matic after the match.


The home match against St. Petersburg didn't leave much room for error even before the competition, and after the results in the first round, Celje can only go for a win. Veszprem and Lowen will probably take the first two positions, and after Zaporozje took away a point from Lowen and won Zagreb on their home court, it's certain how a place in eighth-finals won't be easily won. Celje are undoubtedly the favorite against St. Petersburg, and if they approach the game seriously they shouldn't have any trouble against the inferior opponent.


- The Saturday match is very important for us and we'll have to play it just as we did the first 40 minutes in Ribnica. I wasn't satisfied with the last part of the game, and some players will have to ponder on how to move forward. Some are completely out of shape and if things don't change, we will be force to take drastic measures. I wouldn't want to discuss that now, because I've spoken to the players about our situation and what I expect from them - referenced coach Vladan Matic on the last championship match.


Celje have in the game mentioned scored 13 advantage points by the beginning of the second round, but later switched to lower gear. That didn't please Matic who thinks that because of the quality he has in the line up, Celje has to win more convincingly against opponents of such category.


Matic has respect for today's opponent and thinks that the result against Veszprem doesn't mirror the real state on the court.


- We have very few information about our opponent, and maybe it's better that way. We only have a tape of the match against Veszprem where the final result was quite unrealistic, no matter the fact that the Hungarian team is currently in great shape  and one of the league's main favorites. St. Petersburg's line of defense was at a high level and the great far left and right players of Veszprem had great trouble. In the offense St. Petersburg weren't that good, which is a consequence of Veszprem's great goalkeeper who deflected every possible shot. They are not a typical Russian team. Everyone expects tall and slower players, but they're very fast, dangerous from each position. Two points won't come on their own and we will have to earn our win. If we underestimate them, we will have a hard time - Matic is aware, and continues:


- Our advantage in this game has to be the home court, so the fan support will be very important. I'm an optimist and I believe that we will succeed, but before that I expect a very tough, hard game, where the key part has to be our defense, as a ground for fast counterattacks, and semi-counterattacks.


In games against Velenj and Zagreb Nemanja Zelenovic injured himself because of what he missed the aforementioned championship game. Still, he should make it into today's match.


- Yesterday coach gave me some time off because I'm still feeling the consequences of mighty blows. I believe that by this Saturday everything will be alright and that I'll be fully ready for the game. It will certainly be very hard. Coach has said a lot about the opponent already, and it's on us, the players, to fight and give it our best shot. We have to use the game we've shown in the pre-season period, and which we've somehow missed in the first matches of the season. That's our fast transition into offense and easy scored which are made available thanks to the good defense. We expect such a game on Saturday - added Zelenovic.


St. Petersburg have in the past two seasons played away games in Slovenia, and they were beaten both times, once fro Kopar and the other time from Valenj. Celje should continue that strike, even the careful previews favor that. St. Petersburg have had a tough time against Veszprem in the offense part, and considering the game Celje have shown in Zagreb, they could well again remain on the low end of scoring. Matic said everything, their defense has to be the key to success, a ground for easy scores. He was very unsatisfied by the relaxation against Ribnica in second half-time. He strives for a game with as less mistakes as possible, and if Celje falls back again during second half-time, we can expect maximum engagement until the very end.


Although Matic respects St. Petersburg and although we shouldn't ignore Veszprem's quality, St. Petersburg have shown what we can expect from them in the first round of this season. The roster is almost unchanged since last season's Champions League, and the result is equal to last season't. The defeat with a total of 13 goals of difference and only 15 scored ones speak enough that St. Petersburg will have a hard time piercing the barrier and place themselves in the eighth-finals for the first time.


The fantastic Mirko Alilovic drove the Russian players crazy, and Torgovanov can't be pleased with the offense part of his team. During the first half-time they were somewhat resisting the attacks. Thanks to a very good defense, the Russians went for a break with a bearable five goals of difference (7-12). Still in the second part they broke down; Veszprem quickly reaches a two-digit advantage over them and calmly ends the game.


- The fact is that we're missing experience in games against Europe's top clubs - clearly stated Torgovanov.


Celje won't have a top-class opponent and Torgovanov is convinced that his team can look for their chance here. Still, he is aware that his team could again have trouble with offense:


- The main danger is that the opponent can play in the 3-3 defense formation. In the Russian league almost no one uses that defense position. Besides, Celje will be filled with fans who support their team which will also prove to be dangerous.


Matic will surely try to pull out as much technical mistakes with an aggressive defense, which will be a trigger for counterattacks. With that he'll calm his team down and try to determine the game as soon as possible. Another problem for Torgovanov are the health problems of his team. Goalkeeper Shitsko sat out the last training because of his arm injury, while the captain, pivot Pyshkin, sustained a smaller injury of the foot and trained using a special program. Left wing Polyakov didn't show up because of health issues. Whether the mentioned trio will perform will be known on the day of the match. Polyakov and Pyshkin are the more important players of the team. They scored two goals each against Veszprem, and it's rare that anyone scored more in that match. The mentioned problems forced Torgovanov to come up with a reserve tactic, and it will be interesting to see how will he form his offense.


- We're not afraid of them; we'll get out on the court and do what we arranged. They are a great team, both offensively and defensively. Besides, the home stands will serve them as a backup. But, we don't plan to give up easily. We will fight; after a defeat in a home game there's nothing else to do but go there and win - despite the problems says optimistic goalkeeper Kishou. In case Shitsko can't perform, a lot of things will fall on Kishou's back.


As it was said, this will be a third consecutive season in which St. Petersburg will visit Slovenia. Cimos Koper was better two years ago with 30-23, and Gorenje last year in first round with 35-22. That match is a good measuring point since that Gorenje was equal in quality to this Celje. Besides that defeat, St. Petersburg lost at Metalurg with 32-19, at Bjerringbro with 31-22 and with Chambrey with 33-19. The only minimum defeat was against relaxed Kielce (30-29) which have practically won first place then. Judging by these results and practically the same roster of the Russian team, it's hard to believe they can endanger Celje. The Slovenian vice-champion must win this game, Matic requires absolute seriousness because that beats down the possibility of underestimating.
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Celje Piv. Laško St. Petersburg
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  • Polyakov (?), Pyshkin (?), Shitsko (?)

Handicap -7 tip: 1   Goran
Odds Stake Min. odds Last margin Bookmaker
1.85 5/10 1.70 -8 William Hill
Celje enters this game with imperative to win so we can expect serious approach from the beginning. St. Petersburg come with a burden of a big home defeat against Veszprem. Although Matic claims they didn't play bad the fact is that they lost with 13 goals margin and scored only 15 goals. Squad is almost the same as last season when they suffered smooth defeat in Velenje (22-35). This time it should be the same. Torgovanov told that his team could face problems coping with deep defense Celje use to play, as they are not accustomed to that style. Matic's goal is to play aggressively from the beginning in order to force Russians into as many turnovers as possible and to employ as many counter-attacks. Major disruption for Russians is number of injuries among key players. Beside away game in Poland against Kielce, St. Petersburg last season performances in away matches resulted in 4 defeats with 9 goals margin being the best resul t(Bjeringbro 22-31). In other 3 matches they were defeated by 13 and 14 goals margin. Against Celje they are facing yet another double-digit margin defeat . Home court has always been Celje's great advantage. Last season they defeated Kiel(31-28), Savenhof(31-25) and Constanta (24-19) a lot stronger opponents than St. Petersburg. In handicaps like this it is very important to keep the best level until the final whistle and with Matic dissatisfaction in Ribnica game I doubt that Celje will slow down even if game gets decided early on.
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