1725 spectators

 

Telekom Veszprém: Sterbik 1, Cupara – Manaskov 3, Yahia 3, Tönnesen 2, Nilsson 3, Marguc 6, Lauge 1, Strlek 6 (2), Terzic, Blagotinsek 2, Mahé 4 (2), Mackovsek 2, Lékai 3

 

Dabasi KC VSE: Podoba, Holló, Balogh – Garajszki, Kekezovity, Perisic 3, Halász, Zakics 5 (3), Borsos 2, Szabó 2, Lepsényi, Országh, Szöllősi 1, Laurinyecz 1, Mikita 2, Ács 1

 

Penalties: 6/4 and 4/3

Suspensions: 4 min. and 4 min.

 

 

The champion Telekom Veszprém started the 2019/20 season against Dabasi KC VSE. After two lost balls the visitor team scored the first two goals, the home team could eqaulise in the beginning of the 5. minute with Blagotinsek’s goal (3-3). After an excellent defense Veszprém took the lead with Marguc fastbreak and Strlek 7m goal. Both goalkeepers made huge saves, but after the first 2 min suspension of Dabas, the home team led 8-4 at the half of the first half. Tönnesen scored a goal and changed the result to 10-5. The guests could not find a space on the Veszprém wall. In the 20. minutes Sterbik scored a goal in the empty net. Terzic got 2 min suspension, but Sterbik saved the penalty. The two wing players scored the majority of the goals, especially Strlek, who was the top scored of the first half with 6 goals. The half time result was 19-9.

 

Manaskov, Lauge, Lékai and Yahia stepped on the court and the home defense blocked several shots. The two goalkeepers Sterbik and Balogh still saved very well. In the 39. minute the distance still was 10 goals with Mahé’s penalty. Cupara changed Sterbik and Lauge and Yahia scored their first goals in Veszprém jersey. After a 3-0 Veszprém run the guest coach took a timeout.(25-12). Cupara made 3 quick saves in the middle of the second half and Nilsson scored the 30. goals. The guests could make chances with hard work and when they could Cupara made saves. The guest keeper saved Mahé’s penalty, but at the end Veszprém won the game with a self-confident performance.

 

 

David Davis: Thank you for Dabas for agreeing to play this game today. It was important because it is hard to assemble the calendar well. We understand that they are still in the preseason so a huge thanks to them. It was important to play several matches now, to have more space later on in the season. About the match, we have a lot of respect for Dabas. They are a good team, and they were in the Final4 of the Cup. We want to be in the best form for the SEHA League and Champions League as well. We could play 6-0 and 5-1 in defense. I am satisfied with the performance of the players. It was Vladimir Cupara’s first official game and he was in a really good shape. This is what we expect from him, because we know that he can do this. I have confidence that he will do more matches like this.

 

Vladimir Cupara: We played a good game, and it is very important to win the first game of the season. It is a huge honor to play in Veszprém Arena and I enjoyed every second of the game. Thank you for Dabas for the fair game and good luck to them for the rest of the season.

 

 

Győző Tomori: Congratulations to Veszprém. Although they played with a preseason form, their victory was never in danger. We know right from the start, that this game will be like this. We wanted to make their job harder, because a little confidence boost would have been good here in the beginning of the season. I am a bit angry, because I expected a bit more toughness from my players. The season will start for us next week on home court against Mezőkövesd. Good luck to Veszprém.

 

Bence Zakics: First, congratulations to Veszprém. They are a good team and this difference is real between the two teams. They are not the real opponents of us. We have a lot of injured players, and we hope that they can come back soon. The next game is very important for us against Mezőkövesd, and we are concentrating ont hat fully. Good luck for Veszprém this season.

 

 

Photo: Dávid Vörös