Following the game, Marek Blaževičius commented that the team’s performance was bolstered by the coach’s composure and the players’ clear understanding of their objectives. R. Kurtinaitis stated that the victory was well-earned.
Kurtinaitis reflected on the team’s journey, noting, “We started slowly, but we played and fought throughout all the games, which is exactly what I aimed for during this entire preparation period. What we wanted to achieve was a level of physicality, especially knowing the nature of the Turkish team—and we achieved that. We played four matches, including a friendly against a second team that defeated Arizona.
The games against the Estonians, where we lost in extra time, were particularly valuable. These experiences build resilience and teach you to fight until the end.”
He continued, assessing the team’s overall readiness. “Today, despite losing by two halves, we rediscovered our strength and returned to the contest, leading to a victory I believe was deserved.
I also evaluate this entire preparation period as successful.”
The comments suggest that the team’s focus remained on execution and physical intensity. The coach emphasized that the demanding schedule and varied opponents helped condition the squad. The successful outing, according to Kurtinaitis, demonstrated that the team successfully translated its preparatory work into tangible on-field performance.
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