Translation: Karolina Piotrowska, 12 May 2011

During the matches of Atom Trefl Sopot and Tauron MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza, both teams shared the victory. The second match was a chance to introduce on court the reserve players who proved to be equally valuable as the main players of Atom. The semifinal matches BKS Aluprof - Bank BPS Muszynianka Fakro have been scheduled for Friday and Saturday and Tauron MKS - Atom Trefl for Saturday and Sunday.

During the matches of Atom Trefl Sopot and Tauron MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza, both teams shared the victory. The second match was a chance to introduce on court the reserve players who proved to be equally valuable as the main players of Atom. The semifinal matches BKS Aluprof - Bank BPS Muszynianka Fakro have been scheduled for Friday and Saturday and Tauron MKS - Atom Trefl for Saturday and Sunday.

PVF: In the first match your receiving and block of the ball were not the strongest ones. What changed that you managed to win the second match?
Magdalena Śliwa: First of all in the second match we had better serves, we manager to withdraw Dąbrowa from the very close position at the net. Our determination was also stronger, accompanied by the will of victory. After the first match no one has been satisfied, therefore, this could have been the key factor that mobilized us.

- Did Tauron surprise you with anything? Because in the round-robin you were stronger.
- There was no such possibility, as we are familiarized with Dąbrowa’s play and our tactics was very well prepared. However, suddenly, we were missing concentration and later it was difficult to return to the right rhythm of the game.

- Maybe stress is the factor that influences on your game?
- In my opinion this is not a significant element, definitely.  No one puts the pressure on us. We know what to do in order to win.

- For sure, such a test for all 12 players before the most important matches of the season is useful.
- Yes, it is easy to see that we have a reserve players equally well-prepared as the ones playing in the main composition of the team. The whole team is valuable and each one of us can present well-developed skills.

- Speaking about the physical preparation – is everything as is should be?
- Naturally. There are no problems about it.

- Do you go to Dąbrowa in order to win both matches?
- For sure we want to play two good matches. We will see what will the future bring. I like playing in Dąbrowa, but we will see what will be the result of the matches.

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