“We are ready for it. But it is a final and therefore play there other factors at work. Everything has to come together. If that works with us, I assume that we win,” said Estavana Polman talks to NOW .com.
The handbalsters Thursday had reached already a historical performance by following a victory against Poland (30-25) for the first time the World Cup final. Polman had not expected to show that Orange would come this far in the tournament in Denmark.
“I was hoping the course. When would knock everything, we knew we had it in us. And now is it happy. “
The 23-year-old Polman himself plays an important role in the team of coach Henk Groener. She is this World Cup scorer of Netherlands with 43 goals and was also in the semi-final against Poland five times accurately. The Arnhem no doubt that Orange would qualify for the final battle, although the Polish ladies after peace came back strong.
“We had it under control. We begrudged the audience a good game,” jokes Polman . “No, I did not hesitate for a moment whether we would reach the final.”
Experience
In the final battle waiting for Norwegian women, who in their semi-final after extra time settled with Romania (35-33). According to Polman both teams evenly matched.
“It’s a fifty-fifty match. There are two teams in the finals which both want handball. Norway has more experience than we do. They have been more common in finals,” referring Polman inter alia won Olympic finals of 2008 and 2012 and won World Cup final in 2011.
“We have to surprise one more time and show that we are good. It may be an advantage that Norway an extension had to play in the semifinals. At this stage of the tournament is all a part. “
Icing on the cake
Polman estimates the odds of Orange well as the team the trend of previous contests by attracts. “We really perform as a team. The World Cup is for us not go wrong, but winning the final would be the icing on the cake. Our strength is that we can do much by exchange. Everyone is fresh and mutually no bullshit. We have great fun together. “
If the Netherlands win the World Cup final, the team automatically qualifies also for the Olympics in Rio next year. According to Polman, the handbalsters are not concerned with that.
“The Games are still living not in the group. Everything is focused on the World Cup final, but it’s a nice touch that we are on returns to Rio go. That realization is probably later. It’s very weird that we all experience and I try to enjoy it as much as possible. “
The World Cup final between the Netherlands and Norway begins Sunday at 17.15 in the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning
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