Discover the reactions of Wesley Pardin, Kentin Mahé and Luka Karabatic after the victory of the France team (28-24) in their first match of the 2021 World Cup against Norway.
Wesley Pardin (goalkeeper)
“Personally, it was the perfect evening. It was my first World Championship match, it was a surprise to start the match. I tried to respond with my qualities, it went well. I would like to thank the team for their support, to help me start this match in the right conditions. I tried not to take my head more than that, I’m a novice at this level. I had fun and it worked. I kept the same state of mind as in a club, with a little madness, instinct, I hope it will continue like this. I’ve been biding my time, maybe it’s my time now. I knew I would start right before the warm-up. There was my name on the board, I thought it was wrong. I started to memorize the shooters, I concentrated directly, I pressed the button (smiles) »
Kentin Mahé (half-center)
“Our preparation was not the best, we struggled in a lot of sectors. Winning with style against a favorite Norwegian team, it gives us back the banana and it starts us very well in this world championship. We approached this match really well, we had time to question ourselves. The two meetings against Serbia warned us and we were able to start this match with envy. Tactically we were in place. We tried to put pressure on the outside because they have a very dense team in the middle, it has paid off. “
🏆🤾♂️ Handball – # Egypt2021
🇫🇷🗨️ Guillaume Gille: “We went into competition mode! “#NORFRA pic.twitter.com/iUPHqp5VlG– Hand Action (@HandAction) January 14, 2021
Luka Karabatic (pivot)
“We showed a totally different face. Perhaps it was a little fear that pushed us to start without thinking, without asking questions. We gave up on everything. Everything is not settled, there are plenty of things to improve, but the fighting spirit and the state of mind were there tonight, and it is always the first ingredient that is needed. We managed to stay compact, we were strong in our duels, in mutual aid, and that’s the first thing you need in defense. “
Interview at the microphone of beIN Sports
