World Cup. Groups 4

And this, it’s the last article talking with all the managers. But, tomorrow will be another one! Today it’s turn to groups 4, Senior World Cup: Germany, Brazil, Spain and Hungary. And U-18: Hungary, Spain, Croatia y France..

Senior Groups 4

Germany: They won a bronze medal… in the past and after that medal they were relegated next season, after six seasons in Division I, Fireblade took the NT and he promoted to TOP last season. He also was the U-20 manager for two seasons, keeping Germany in Top without problems. He is having problems with his computer so he couldn’t answer us, but his assistant did it.

- What are your objectives in this WC?
After our promotion last season the main objective is to retain top division.
- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?
All the teams in the group are quite close regarding their strength, with maybe Hungary beeing the best, but if, only by a slight margin. But everyone will have the chance to defeat each of the others so it will be thrilling.
- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?
The usual suspects. Czeck Repblic, Slowakia are surely the main-favorites, but Latvia has performed really well at nearly all the world cups, so i think they also have a good chance.
- What’s your opinion about the Spanish team?
Two WC's ago Spain made the huge coup to win the cup, which has been an outstanding performance. But also in other WC's they performed really good. I don't think that they have a chance for the title this time, but i think there a chances to reach the quaterfinals.

Brazil: They’re that kind of NT who spend seasons and seasons with promotions and relegations, but they finished in fifth position twice in TOP Division. Sherpinha09 is the manager. He was the NT manager one season, finishing in 15th position and were relegated to Division I. No answers from him.

Spain: Gold, silver and bronze. The manager is Arkero, his third time as NT manager. His best, bronze medal in season 10.He was U-18 manager too in two seasons, in his first season he was relegated to Division I, in his second he returned to TOP Division

- What are your objectives in this WC?
First of all, avoid relegation group. If we reach the second stage, try to play the playoffs.
- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?
It’s a playable group, it’ll be tough reach the second stage.

Hungary, in my opinion is the best team in the group, is a bit better than Brazil and, if we look strength numbers, it’s also better than Germany and us.

Brazil will be the rival to be the first team of the group, their keepers are really strong so we’ll have to do our best to beat them.

I think Germany will be our opponent to avoid fourth position and this is not good, they have better OT.
- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?
Latvia and Czech Republic.

Hungary: Two silver medals won by DemonX, Fourth season in charge, last season he won a silver medal. He also managed the U-20 team two seaons..

- What are your objectives in this WC?
What you want to do the best eight teams, but it would be good to get a medal.
- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?
We managed to avoid the more difficult opponents (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Latvia). I'm not saying that it's easy for our group, but we expect a lot easier to qualify. No one underestimate your opponent, but the target is the first place in our group.
- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?
My favorite team is ours, so it would be good to reach the top after two second place.
- What’s your opinion about the Spanish team?
Good team who can defeat anyone in the group, so do not expect an easy match in the group.

U-18 Groups 4

Hungary U18: Silver and gols medals, gol don ewon last season. sese84 is the new manager. No answers.

Spain U18: One bronze medal in season 12 with NandoP as NT manager, he’s the manager in this edition too. Fourth season as U-18 manager, he was U-20 and Senior manager too. And if Spain is hosting Senior and U-18 World Cup is for him, he was the leader of our Project.

- What are your objectives in this WC?

For a country with our number of managers, our objective is avoid relegation. Once we get that, whatever we gain will be a good result for us.
- What do you think about your group? Could you give us your impressions about your opponents?

We’re in a tough group. Hungary is the best team, they’ll be fighting for the title. France, Croatia and Spain will be fighting for not be the fourth team in the group, perhaps France is a bit better than Croatia and us but… you know, everything could happen.
- In your opinion, what teams are the favourites to win this WC edition?

Latvia, then Hungary and then Slovakia.

Croatia U18: They started in Division I, two seasons later they were promoted to TOP. prijatelj6 is the new manager. No answers.

France U18: SIlver meda lis their best, Their manager is christ2004, his first season. No answers.

Don’t forget about our prediction pool quiniela and thanks to all the managers who answer our questions. See you on ice!