Coach and captain ahead of the derby that will decide the cup winner
"I want the fans to enjoy this festive event because I always say that the cup competition is the most festive in any country because it attracts the biggest crowd,” said Damir Krznar ahead of the Celje derby.
Goal achieved, ticket to Celje confirmed. Matches against second division teams always bring the possibility of surprises, but in difficult conditions and on a local football holiday in front of 2,000 spectators, we didn’t allow it.
We spoke with the coach about our conclusions from the derby
"In the first 30 minutes, we controlled the situation and played better than our opponents. After that, we started making unforced errors and lost a couple of balls in the middle of the pitch, which was enough for Olimpija to soar."
The derby ended with the least desirable result. Our hosts made use of the opportunity that presented itself. Five rounds before the end of the championship, they have secured their championship title, and the trophy is off to Ljubljana...
Marin Laušić about the successfully completed task against Koper
“We have strung a series of three consecutive victories, we have made it to the next round of the cup competition and now we’re waiting for the finals. Our thoughts are concentrated on our championship obligations."
Another successful week is behind us
We have repeated the result of the match against Primorje and won with the final result 3:1 against Koper, thus taking another step towards one of the spots leading to European championship qualifications.
The semi-final pairs were drawn at the headquarters of the Football Association of Slovenia: Our opponent in the match to decide the finalist will be Ketty Emmi & Impol Bistrica.
Damir Krznar and Amel Jakupović about the cup competition
“In the moments leading up to the match, I was somewhat afraid, to be honest. Winning was our most important objective; we needed it to make it to the semi-finals. I would like to congratulate Primorje for their courageous performance."
Žan Vipotnik talks about the factors that have contributed to his success
"The unforgettably positive experience with the national team came just before my injury which was, obviously, quite unpleasant. Luckily, I made a full recovery. I’m glad that I could help the team score those important points.”
After a successful debut of his story with the national team, Žan Vipotnik is back with the club. Even though his career took on a new dimension, his feet remain firmly on the ground.