When it was like this, Olimpija was champion every time: Victor Sanchez didn’t beat Bravo, but still undefeated over the opening quarter of the season
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Every time Olimpija has remained unbeaten for at least 9 matches at the start of a new season in the Prva liga Telemach, they have ultimately won the league title. This has happened three times before, most recently in the 2017/18 season when Igor Bišćan led the team to a double crown. The Croatian coach went unbeaten for 15 matches at the start of that season, a record that Victor Sanchez is yet to match. The Spanish coach has now reached his ninth match without defeat in the league, yet he wasn’t satisfied after the latest draw against Bravo, who scored 10 minutes before the end.
“We knew it would be a tough match. Bravo is an exceptionally well-organized team, and they proved it again today. They forced us into numerous mistakes, especially in our buildup. We failed to capitalize on our early advantage and a good first half where we were the better side. In the second half, the opponent started better and created some good opportunities. With a 1:0 lead, the match is always close, and in the end, the opponent managed to equalize,” Sanchez told Šport TV after the match in Stožice.
The former Real Madrid player added, “After conceding the goal, we tried, but we struggled to create opportunities. Unfortunately, we couldn’t do it in the end. We have to take the point and be satisfied with it.” Despite not beating Bravo—who has remained unbeaten against their city rivals since February 2023—Olimpija still topped the first quarter of the season. Just three more quarters to go…
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Author: editorial Football Planet