Milenko Aćimović believes in a happy ending to the Euro U21 qualifiers: “Based on what I saw this time, I am really optimistic”
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Slovenia is just 90 minutes away from a new major success. The U21 national team defeated Cyprus 2-0 in Murska Sobota on Tuesday, which means they are already one foot in the European Championship. The qualification will, of course, need to be confirmed in the final match against Austria, but as things stand, it seems that the young Slovenian team’s chances for success are indeed high. Milenko Aćimović, the head coach of the U21 team, did not hide his satisfaction after the match at Fazanerija, where his charges outplayed Cyprus and won 2-0.
“I am satisfied, we built on the point from France. However, such matches, like the one we had today, are the hardest for coaches. Why? Because most teams already secure three points in advance… So I am truly happy with how it ended. And that’s why I didn’t hide my joy after the match,” Milenko Aćimović said in front of the Sportklub camera. The Ljubljana native continued: “After the match in France, we were really exhausted, but the boys showed real character once again. And that against a team that took four points from Austria. We didn’t get any! We could have scored more goals this time, but we are satisfied with the 2-0 result.”
Aćimović: “I Look Forward to the Final Match”
Slovenia will travel to Austria next month and will then, regardless of the outcome of their own match, follow the final round match between France and Austria. They will qualify for the European Championship if they win the group or if they are among the three best second-placed teams. Otherwise, they will have to go through play-offs. If they finish third, their dream would be over. “I look forward to our final qualifying match with great anticipation. I believe we can win in Austria as well. After our win against Cyprus and our performance in France, I am really optimistic,” emphasized Milenko Aćimović.
The former player with Champions League experience added: “Their character, connection, friendship both on and off the pitch, approach to training… Sacrifice for Slovenia, dedication to the Slovenian shirt. I am proud of all this and it fills me with optimism ahead of the end of the qualifiers. The boys show immense desire, help each other. Every time they go to the end and leave their hearts on the pitch.”
This text was automatically translated using AI.
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