Zadar coach: Trophy is motivation, not proof of status

Despite falling short of the championship title, Zadar's coach Danijel Jusup emphasized that the trophy itself does not define the team's status but rather fuels their ambition to become a recognized serious club. His comments came after a challenging master game that decided the championship.

Jusup acknowledged the immense pressure his players faced, particularly those experiencing it for the first time, when playing in front of nearly nine thousand home spectators. He noted that the team also suffered from a lack of freshness, a consequence of competing in over 70 matches throughout the demanding season.

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It's not easy to play in front of nine thousand people when you have to win at home. The pressure is immense, for some it's the first time. And we lacked freshness because we played over 70 games.

"It's not easy to play in front of nine thousand people when you have to win at home. The pressure is immense, for some it's the first time. And we lacked freshness because we played over 70 games," Jusup stated, reflecting on the difficulties his team encountered. His remarks highlight the physical and mental toll of a long season and high-stakes competition.

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The trophy does not mean we are a serious club, but it gives us the fuel to become one.