The Czech dominance at Gothia Innebandy Cup
There was only Czech teams left in the semi-finals in the G16 category.
There has been a Czech dominance in the G16 category. On Sunday, a Czech final awaits, after two semi-finals with four Czech teams.
- I believe we can be an inspiration to other Czech teams, says Lota Najsrova, captain for finalists Bulldogs Brno.
It was a Czech dominance in the semi-finals of the G16 category. In the first semi-final, Bulldogs Brno faced IBK Hradec Králové, and in the other, PSN Tatran Stresovice stood against FBC Liberec, all four teams from the Czech Republic. Now it is official that the final will be between Bulldogs Brno and PSN Tatran Stresovice.
- It feels really good to be in the final. It was a tough match full of emotions, so it feels great to have advanced to the final, Lota says.
Why do you think the Czech teams have done so well in this tournament?
- I think that the key behind it is that we are so positive and that we encourage each other through the whole match. I think that is what separates us from the other, says Ema Hanakova, player for Bulldogs.
The girls admit they did not think that they would go so far in the tournament. Now they believe they could be an inspiration for other Czech teams.
- I thought the Swedish teams would be stronger the us, so it is a pleasant surprise that it has taken us to the final, says Lota and continues.
- I hope that the performances of the Czech teams could be an inspiration for other teams in the country to participate in the cup next year.
Tomorrow, the final between the two Czech teams awaits. It is not the first time they face each other.
- We know them very well because we have played them multiple times back in the Czech Republic. But it is going to be exciting and we will do everything to win, Lota says.
The Czech final will take place in Partille Arena at 13:20 on Sunday.