Horejš: We were taught a lesson. We must do everything to return stronger.

Coach David Horejš acknowledged that his team "was taught a lesson" after their 1-2 defeat to Greek side Panathinaikos, which ended Hradec Králové's European cup qualification hopes. The loss prevented them from reaching the main phase of the competition, concluding a "hectic period" where the team had impressed fans and demonstrated their competitiveness.

Horejš emphasized that he does not want the final result to overshadow the team's achievements throughout the qualification campaign. "I don't want the result to overshadow what we achieved in Europe, it would be a shame," he stated, reflecting on the six weeks where Hradec Králové consistently proved they are not mere "European outsiders."

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We were taught a lesson. We must do everything to return stronger.

The team's performance over the six weeks saw them compete effectively, showing resilience and quality against European opponents. Despite falling short in the final qualification match, Horejš's sentiment suggests pride in the team's overall effort and the progress made, highlighting their ability to hold their own on the European stage.

The focus now shifts to learning from this experience and returning stronger for future competitions. The coach's words indicate a determination to build on the positive aspects of their European journey and use the disappointment as motivation for continued improvement.

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I don't want the result to overshadow what we achieved in Europe, it would be a shame.