02.06.2013, 09:31 Here is what the players and coaches said after the match |
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Mixed Zone: HSV Hamburg vs. FC Barcelona Intersport
Cedric Sorhaindo, FC Barcelona Intersport - player: "Actually I don’t know how we will celebrate the title. To be honest, I didn’t expect that there will be any reason to celebrate anything today - it’s very special for me to win here in Cologne. "This is the coolest final of a season you can imagine it seems we regenerated quite well from yesterday to today."
Viran Morros, FC Barcelona Intersport – player:
Pascal Hens, HSV Hamburg - player:
"We are happy to crown this intermingled season with the Champions League trophy!
"We showed a great team performance and everybody could contribute his share. "It was amazing what happened in the arena today and what our supporters did to whip us forward. "I don’t give it a damn what the thing (trophy) looks like. "It’s a wonderful title and everybody in our team made a contribution to it. It was a sensation. Some were quite tired after yesterday’s match, but finally we were able to turn it. "It doesn’t matter what you win, it’s always a big thing. "We, as the outsider, wanted to show what we are able to do. It is awesome that it worked so well.”
Johannes Bitter, HSV Hamburg - player:
"In overtime, we always scored the first goal and after that Barcelona always had the pressure and made the faults.
"That's the world's best handball arena. The final has to stay here forever."
Michael Kraus, HSV Hamburg - player:
"That´s the greatest triumph for the team- especially after this season!
“It was important that we didn´t play through the center, but used the whole breadth of the court.”
Domagoj Duvnjak, HSV Hamburg - player:
“I am beyond happy. This is the best birthday present I could have imagined. We don’t have to analyze the game. The most important thing is that we have won the title.”
Igor Vori, HSV Hamburg - player:
“I am not yet fully aware of the fact we are the champions. I guess we have to sleep on it and see tomorrow what we did on that court.
"The most important thing is that we played well and showed we are strong characters, not willing to surrender.I promised my son that I would bring him the gold medal, so I have to give all I have to keep that promise. You never break a promise you give to a child. Son, this is for you!”
Stefan Terzic, HSV Hamburg - player:
“Look at it, it so shiny! I keep looking at it and still don’t believe it. It’s an incredible feeling standing on that podium with the gold medal around the neck and holding the Serbian flag.
"It’s a great feeling to be able to represent my country. I have fulfilled a huge goal in my life.”
Torsten Jansen, HSV Hamburg - player:
"It was an amazing feeling to play today.
"When you’re on the court you only get the get the atmosphere of the arena in a damped way. You only concentrate on the game."
Michael Kraus, HSV Hamburg - player:
"It was an amazing feeling today. The match was so tough and so amazing.
"Today was not my best, but definitely the most important one for me. "Our coach made the correct decision in the semi-final. Before today’s final he told me to make the match today – and that’s what I did. I was absolutely clear in my head. "The secret of success was the boundless strong will of our team. "In a final you don’t just play, you win. "Five players are leaving the club – this was the best gift. "If you have the chance to win a match like that, you must take this chance. "Probably this was the last chance for me to play in a Champions League Final." TEXT: EHF / ts |
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