The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Ainars Bagatskis, shared his impressions of the important victory over the Slovak team and assessed the national team's performances in the pre-qualification for the World Cup 2027. He noted that the team showed character and commitment.
“It may have seemed from the outside that at certain moments it was too easy for us, but we played well enough. This was a match where nothing was guaranteed yet, although we had a certain advantage in points. I am very happy for the team that from the first minute we played not for the overall result but for the victory in this specific match,” said the coach.
Bagatskis emphasized the importance of players showing character in modern basketball, where not only talent but also physical readiness help teams achieve success. The coach also expressed gratitude to the players for their dedication and highlighted each individual's contribution to the victory.
Pre-qualification for the World Cup 2027. Men
Group D. Bratislava, Slovakia. GOPASS Arena
Slovakia – Ukraine 86:98 (20:17, 20:32, 27:20, 19:29)
The Ukrainians emerged victorious in the match against the Slovak team with a score of 98:86, which once again emphasized their high readiness and commitment to the team.
Pre-qualifier for the World Cup 2027. Round 2
Ukraine – Slovakia 80:71 (24-24, 21-14, 17-14, 18-19)
The Ukrainian national team demonstrated confident play and secured a victory over the Slovak team with a score of 80:71.
After important victories in the pre-qualification for the World Cup 2027, the head coach of the Ukrainian national team expressed satisfaction with his players' performances. He emphasized the importance of character and dedication in modern basketball, stressing that playing for victory in each specific match is crucial for achieving success.