Elena Șerban, the goalkeeper of Dunărea Brăila and the Romanian national team, reacted after the “tricolors” lost to the team from Denmark, score 31-39, in the last match of the preliminary group of the World Women's Handball Championship.
Elena Şerban came out in tears in the 29th minute after a collision with the Danish Susann Muller. The goalkeeper from Dunărea Brăila, who is making his first appearance at a final tournament, offered a series of statements after the match against Denmark.
VIDEO. Elena Șerban reacted after Denmark – Romania 39-31: “We have time to adjust the defense until the match with Hungary”
“It was an honor, I felt very good especially that we had a big crowd with us. Unfortunately, we didn't win this match, but we gave ourselves and fought until the last minute.
I think that after the good start we weren't careful in defense anymore, we didn't fight anymore. Denmark is a team with very valuable players and I think we had to be a little more careful in defense. They scored quite easily. We are moving forward, much tougher matches await us and I hope we emerge victorious.
We have time to adjust the defense until the match against Hungary. It comes down to will and determination and I have confidence in the girls that we will step up and play a much more solid defense in the next few games.
We thank the fans from the bottom of our hearts, we look forward to the next matches. It matters a lot! They are the eighth player, we really need them. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for coming to support us”, Elena Șerban told GSP.ro.
What's next for Romania at the Women's Handball World Championship
The times of the games are to be announced by the organizers. All games will be played in Rotterdam Ahoy. The final is also scheduled there, on December 14.
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December 3 » Hungary – Romania
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December 5 » Romania – Senegal
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December 7 » Switzerland – Romania
