We showed the seriousness in this game that we did not have to win, said French manager Didier Dinart at a press conference after the victory over Croatia (30-27) and showed why they are the leading nation in handball.
– I congratulate Croatia, which gave 120 percent against us and was highly motivated. I am proud of my guys because we have shown seriousness. We played the way we started this championship and I hope that we will play so close to the end. I would like to thank the Zagreb fans who are fairly cheering and really dear to play in such an environment, „said Dinart, who rested his best player Nikola Karabatić for the second half.
„I’m the coach and I decided so.“ Dinart commented briefly