Selector Sergej Barbarez expressed his satisfaction with the result, but also with the game of his team.
“The goal was to enter the League of Nations well, to let the other national teams know that we are here, that we can, that we are competitive, that we are not afraid, even when we don’t have the support of our fans. The boys showed sacrifice and desire. They gave their best, and of course there are always some things that we can correct. When we look at the whole, I am very satisfied with this match. For thirty-five minutes of the first half, we were moving well, thinking one step ahead. The last ten minutes were a bit hectic, we made some bad passes, but we defended well and got back behind the ball. As for the goalkeeper, there is always a “plan A” and we know what we have, especially with his footwork and the decisions he makes.
Tarik Muharemović dominated the duels with the attackers of Poland and showed another good game in the Dragons jersey.
“We played exactly the way we should. We started the match very well, playing without fear and for one another. These are the things that are steadily improving, and that is how we need to play every match. We are missing goals, but we are taking it one step at a time. It is a very important point for us, and we are immediately shifting our focus to the next match. The absence of Vasilj and Dedić is felt, but Zlomislić and Smajlović played excellently. Zlomislić saved us many times. Still, we are a team, and you can be confident that if someone is missing, there is a worthy replacement.”
Martin Zlomislić was unbeatable in goal, keeping a clean sheet thanks to several brilliant saves.
“Unfortunately, Vasilj got injured before this match. You are always ready to step into goal—always expecting the call—because you never know what the head coach will say or whom he will choose; there are three of us, and we all support each other. This time, the coach decided on me. In the end, everything went well, and I am satisfied with the point. I am certain we will put in even better performances in the upcoming matches.”
