29.06.2007, 09:21
Popovic with New Motivation

Bojana Popovic was special guest of the Champions League Gala: received the top scorer award for the 2006/07 season, helped to carry out the draw and also gave an interview.

Popovic with New Motivation

The Champions League Gala had several special guests. World class players, coaches and managers came to celebrate. The Gala also had a special guest, Bojana Popovic, former player of Slagelse who was top scorer of the 2006/07 Champions League. She was handed over the top scorer awards, gave a helping hand in the draw for the 2007/08 season and she also gave an interview on stage to Paul Bray, Eurosport handball commentator and moderator of the evening.

Paul Bray: What was it like to win the Champions League for the last time with Slagelse?

Bojana Popovic: It was my last match with the team, it was very difficult. I was sad before the game because I knew that it would be the last one. I tried to play, however, but in the middle of the game Anja Andersen asked me if I was okay and wanted to play. I said okay, and played on.

It is difficult because I loved the club, the people loved me, but things like this happen in life.

Paul Bray: Did it come to your mind during the game at all?

Bojana Popovic: Yes, it was in my mind throughout the game. At the end I was very sad and I was crying for two hours.

Paul Bray: And what about your new team, Viborg?

Bojana Popovic: I’m happy, because I will have new motivation. I want to win three Champions Leagues with Viborg to reach a total of six: maybe these will be my last chances.

Paul Bray: Are you satisfied with the group you have drawn for Viborg?

Bojana Popovic: I wanted to get exactly to this group, so I’m satisfied.

TEXT: Paul Bray