25.10.2007, 04:37
Koprivnica counting back

The city of Koprivnica is counting back the days to their first CL match this season.

Koprivnica counting back

Podravka Vegeta will meet Cementos La Union Ribarroja on Sunday in Koprivnica. While the Croatian champions show improving form, the Spanish team are hit by injuries.

Unbeaten teams

Ribarroja won all seven matches played in the Spanish championship so far. The last one they won on Wednesday in San Sebastian where they defeated Akaba Bera Bera by 26:22. Positive sign for coach Gregorio Garcia is that his key player, Patricia Alonso, recovered from her injury and will be ready for Sunday’s match.

Podravka Vegeta are also unbeaten in Croatia. Their best scorer so far is a newcomer, Hungarian back player, Anita Bulath.

Podravka favourites

Podravka's coach, Zdravko Zovko, expects victory on Sunday. He believes in his team, but he also respects the Spanish side. His most important players used well break from national team which was given by Croatian NT coach. Now they are ready to give their best in this important match and to take important two points.

On the other side, coach of Ribarroja will arrive in Koprivnica without the injured Asensi and Arslanagic. The Spanish side have many good players even without them, so Garcia hopes to endure the pressure of Podravka and to surprise the hosts.

Podravka Vegeta will meet Cementos La Union Ribarroja on Sunday at 17.45. The referees will be Baranowski and Lemanowicz from Poland. HRT 2 and Eurosport 2 will broadcast the game live.

TEXT: Ivan Ambros