Despite leading by a margin of seven goals at one point, the Slovenian handball team struggled to secure a more decisive victory during the first match held in Morača. The game proved highly competitive, as the Montenegrin squad remained within a single goal of the final whistle, suggesting a compelling contest. Following the match, Slovenian captain Blaž Janc acknowledged the team’s performance, noting that despite the victory, there was a sense of disappointment regarding the missed opportunities and the failure to capitalize on their significant early advantage.
However, Janc quickly shifted focus to the upcoming fixture. He stated that the rematch scheduled for Sunday in Koper was anticipated to be the decisive match for the tournament outcome. Addressing the supporters, the captain issued an invitation for the community to attend the subsequent game.
He emphasized that the primary objective for the team was to secure success in the competition, viewing the Koper rematch as the critical stage for their efforts toward the world championship title.
