Spain solves the first duel of the Windows in Iceland. A solvent and efficient performance from long distance gives victory to Luis Guil’s men, who today made his debut as national coach. The coach spoke after the game, indicating the confidence of the Federation for the election of him on the bench.
“For me it is something very big to lead the Spanish National Team. I have been in the Federation for almost more than 20 years, I have gone through all the lower categories and thanks to the confidence of the Federation and Sergio, being able to direct an official match of the senior team is a dream come true “he commented after the crash.
The game was on track from the third quarter. “It has been a very serious game. The first game is important, the team has come out very solid, well behind, something that we have maintained throughout the game. That has given us confidence to play in transition and do things well in attack.”, clarified the absolute technical today.
The success of Busquets, Salvó and Parra, among others, key to the victory in Iceland. “It is also true that today we have been successful in the outside shot. We have participated with the 12 players, all have contributed their grain of sand. Everyone has been focused on the guidelines that Sergio has sent, which we wanted to do for the game. We have enjoyed the game, we have competed and in the end we have won”, he finished.
Stellar Saved
Miquel Salvó was the best of the match with 18 points, 9 of them in the first quarter. The Spanish forward carried the scoring weight for much of the game. He wanted to share his feelings after the duel.
“We knew it was a cheat match. We knew they were a level below them but we can’t relax. Long game, 40 minutes. We came out in the second half with a mentality to break the game, something different from the first and in the end it turned out well”, commented the player from Gran Canaria.
Offensively, he was the best. “Yes, good game, but it is always better if a victory accompanies it. I always think for the team ”, he finished.
Núñez, increasingly comfortable
His time in Germany is being key. Juan Núñez, with more and more responsibilities and confidence within the team. “We knew it was going to be a difficult game. They have played with their people. I think we have been very focused and serious from the beginning. I think the confidence I’ve had with the team since the summer helps me a lot. I am in a good moment of confidence in Germany and it is helping me a lot”, he commented.