– Have probably seen 17 Metz matches – news Sørlandet – Local news, TV and radio

After a long season, the season finally has big goals for Nora Mørk and Vipers Kristiansand; Champions League final Final Four in Budapest, Hungary. Saturday night is the semifinal against Metz. – It will be very fun to play, but you have to remember to enjoy yourself. I do not want to get nervous, and think that it is a normal handball match. – You say a normal match, but it’s a bit at stake? – Yes, a lot is at stake. But it’s about making it a little safer. Then you can lower your shoulders and play the best you can, says Mørk. Watch an interview with Mørk here: To avenge two losses The Vipers have lost twice to the superb French league champions Metz in the group stage. Dark knows what it takes to reverse the trend. – That we play better than we did in the two matches. We have not performed optimally in the matches against Metz, and they have played us poorly. We have to give them credit for that. They are extremely physical, and we will be beaten, says the full-back and adds that they are well tactically prepared. Victory on Saturday means a place in the final on Sunday night. And the opportunity to defend the title from last year. Mørk already has five Champions League titles, and can take his sixth this weekend. Nora has won several titles in her career. This weekend it could be a new one. Photo: Christoffer Andersen / NTB Watch a lot of video Mørk is known for his winning skull, and probably stands out in his thorough preparations. – First and foremost, I am very well prepared. I’ve probably seen 17 matches of Metz, and written notes from when we beat Crimea. I should be as well prepared as I can, because then I relax more, says the 32-year-old. Vipers coach Ole Gustav Gjekstad believes Györ are favorites, and keeps his own team as a challenger. Despite being reigning champions. Photo: Per-Kåre Sandbakk / news Vipers coach Ole Gustav Gjekstad confirms that Mørk’s mindset affects his teammates. – She influences to a great extent. She makes demands, both on herself and on others. She is very involved in everything we do, says Gjekstad. See what the different handball profiles say about Dark: Playing in a huge arena The matches in the Final Four are played in the giant hall MVM Dome in Budapest, but a capacity of 20,000 spectators. There will probably not be that many this weekend, but 12,000-13,000 eager Hungarians will probably make a lot of lives. – Nora is used to this setting. But it is important to balance the level of tension. She must concentrate most on herself, not take the whole team in her lap, says Gjekstad. – It will be incredibly fun. This is every handball player’s big dream. I will enjoy it, and be present, says Mørk. The MVM Dome can accommodate 20,000 people. On Friday morning, the hall was prepared for this weekend’s Final Four. Photo: Per-Kåre Sandbakk / news



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