Sergio Scariolo spoke after Spain’s victory against North Macedonia in Skopje in his debut in the Qualifying Windows for the 2023 World Cup.
Satisfied with the match?
“We played a good game. I am happy with the energy, with the intensity, even with how we have implemented the match plan, despite having had so few days and with some practically new players. I am especially happy for the three debutants (Sima , Pradilla and Dani Pérez) because they had a good debut “.
“I think we had a low shooting percentage, we forced losses, we bounced, in general, especially in the second half, well. And despite having less inches and kilos than the rival. And in attack, we played a lot well, sharing the ball, making a lot of high-percentage shots … even though we haven’t made a lot of those shots afterward. “
Have you missed anything from the triple hit? Shots that are more necessary in a more demanding match?
“Yeah, but you can’t do much else either. In fact, I didn’t like some 3-pointers after pot, but the freed ones have to throw them all. On the contrary, we should have thrown a few more which then turned into a two-pot throw. that I liked less “.
“I’m not worried, although of course you have a game where the opponent, like Georgia, who has easy 90 points in their hands, it will be more appropriate to put them in. That does not depend on teamwork.”
How did you see the debutants?
“Very good. They have a different age and experience, but all three have played well, they have entered the group well, with personality and without shyness. I am happy with all three.”
How important is the game against Georgia?
“A lot. The four games against Georgia and Ukraine are going to be very important because you have to get to the second phase, but you have to get there possibly with victories.”
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