World Cup. Groups 2

Today, it’s time for groups 2. In senior World Cup Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal y Russia. And in U-18: Czech Republic U18, Poland U18, Russia U18 y United Kingdom U18. Let’s go!

Grupo 2 Absoluto

Czech Republic: Their showcase: three gold medals and two bronze medals, andi s the country with more managers, so, easy tos ay, they’re one of the best teams in PPM universe. Last Seaton they won one of their two bronze medals, and, alter that, they changed their manager. In this Seaton jilas13 is their leader, his first time. He was U-20 NT manager once and he won silver medal.

- What are your objectives in this WC?

The first time the quarterfinals and then try one of the medals.
- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?

Our group is playable, and we can't even think about it, that we did not qualify. PPM's but can say, and may eventually become anything. OF group already I see as deadly.
- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?

The greatest favorite is, as always, Latvia, followed by another 6 teams, which they will try to defend the title as possible.
- What’s your opinion about the Spanish team?

The Spaniards will be at home belong to very unpleasant opponents and certainly will want to forget the last failure in form 9. places, and to build on the gold and silver from the předminulých seasons.

Poland: Two medals, suilver and bronze CraCK84 is the new manager, he was U-20 NT manager for three seasons with a silver medal.

- What are your objectives in this WC?

First of all we want to play in playoff so quarter-final is a must and of course we dream of winning a medal.

- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?

All the teams competing in our group are strong so we have to do our best and fight for every point which can give us next round.

- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?

The biggest favourites are for me Latvia, Czech Republic, Slovakia and of course Poland.

- What’s your opinion about the Spanish team?

Spain has good players, good manager and quite easy opponents so I think that they can advance to playoff.

Portugal: Third season in Top Division. They never played playoffs. Their manager will be xxflip,

And it’s his tirad Seaton, he was the portuguese manager in seasons 7 and 8, playing in Division I, finishing in 4th and in 10th position.

- What are your objectives in this WC?

We are going to play for the win, it makes no sense doing otherwise.

- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?

Theorethicaly they are all stronger than us, but I am confident in our performance.

- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?

Latvia of course.

- What’s your opinion about the Spanish team?

They are a very strong team, one I hope to face in the WC Playoffs.

Russia: Silver in season 3 and gold in season 9, that gold was won by Rayd, who will be the manager this season again, he has a new option to win ths champs. But, unfortunately, he hadn’t time to answer our questions.

Grupo 2 U18

Czech Republic U18: Two silver medals and one gold in five seasons. His manager will be samsa, first season as manager. The question were answered by the second manager, NoviK.

- What are your objectives in this WC?
Our main goal is to reach the semifinal. If we don't reach the QF then this would be unsuccessful WC. So we think QF it's not diffictult to reach and then ... will see. There are many strong teams.

- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?
The most difficult match will be against Poland. I think these two teams will advantace into the next group. It will be our last match in the group. We will begin with Great Britain, it seems to be the easist match but you know ... There are no "easy teams", we must play 100% in every single game. And then Russia. It would be nice to play Poland with 6 points already, 4 would be good and less points won't be good for us.

- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?
Finnish team seems to have good players and it would be a tough match against them. Then Latvia and Czech.

- What’s your opinion about the Spanish team?
We wish you good luck! You don't have a big difference in teams in the group D so you have really good possibility to adance into next round.

Poland U18: One silver medal, reached two seasons ago. His manager in this World Cup will be olejp, making his debut.

- What are your objectives in this WC?
To not being relegated. Then get to the quarter-finals and next win a medal. It wouldn't be good to finish in the qualifying round.
- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?
It isn't the weakest, and it isn't the strongest. Czech Republic and Russia are solid strong teams. For every goal you will have to work hard. For teams such as the Great Britain must be careful, I think it may be a surprises.
- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?
Poland(immodestly), Finland, Latvia, and Slovakia.
- What’s your opinion about the Spanish team?
Spain has a good, equal team. We'll see if they can afford quarterfinals or more.

Russia U18: Bronze and gold are their best results.. The manager is aleks80.  He was  U-20 NT manager and he was very closet o promotion to TOP Division. He answered in cirilic, really dificult to understand for us, I’m sorry.

United Kingdom U18: No Their manager is Brushie, 5 seasons as manager of younger british. They started in Division I and in season 3 they were promoted to TOP Division. In TOp, their best position was 9th and their worst was 12th. We tried to contact him, but we can’t.

And that’s all folks!. Tomorrow time for groups 3. Don’t forget our prediction pool quiniela. Good luck to everybody and see you on ice!