Macedonia confirmed participation at Men’s EHF EURO 2018 by impressive win against Czech Republic 33:20 (16:10) in front of 6.000 fans at Boris Trajkovski hall in Skopje. Kiril Lazarov netted 11 goals, Borko Ristovski had 16 saves (50%), but the biggest story of Macedonian handball in the moment is head-coach Raul Gonzales.
Spaniard won EHF Champions League with RK Vardar Skopje and took national team in tough moment after two matches in qualifications. At the end, this was perfect season…
- I am delighted with our play tonight, this was outstanding match. We made impressive win with high goal-difference even in the first half. This is the best season in my coaching career, but I am with both feet on the ground, as I know that it will be very tough to repeat it in the years to come. I am proud on my team and success which makes happy all people around Macedonian handball – concluded “El Commandante” Raul Gonzales.
