The Czech team faced difficulties in their initial performance, particularly in their offensive strategies, which considerably hampered their advancement aspirations. Among the four competing teams, the United States is considered a strong favorite, with only the top two teams advancing.

Conversely, the Slovenians are participating in the World Championship for the first time and are perceived as the weakest team in the group.

According to recorder Kateřina Valková, “For us, the first loss basically means a lot and nothing. It goes on,I want to believe that we can win the remaining two matches,and still advance from the group. We do not fold weapons and what we met, it should kick all.”

Coach Calls for Mental Reset

“I felt that they were not themselves, stress and could not control emotions.”

Coach Jannis Athanasopulos emphasized that players need to adjust their mental approach for Sunday’s game. “I felt that they were not themselves,stress and could not control emotions. Perhaps they felt the position of favorites, based on our performances in the league of nations. It is precisely we must return to them, be more patient, more decisive and aggressive.”