Viking continues to disturb rivals

"It's very good." Incredibly delicious, Eivind Andre Pettersen, assistant coach of the Vikings, about TIF Viking's opinion on the Førde rivalry.

Both teams have been in Norway for several years. This led to many heavy regulations and a strong dose of rivalry between the two clubs. That's why it seemed very good when TIF Viking finished Førde in both the Nordic, European, NM and final last season.

"We have a little psychological overtaking." It's important, says Pettersen.

Won 3-2 on the run

On Wednesday night, the two teams met in the 16th final of the CEV Cup, the second highest level of the European Cup. TIF Viking won 3-2 in a regular match at Førdehuset.

"We still have a good lead in Førde in important matches," said Pettersen, who call Kristian Morken Bjelland and Ørjan Siljander good Viking players.

"All in all, I think we're doing very well, they've been difficult from the start and we've had a bit of hindsight at the beginning of the first set, but from here and beyond, I think we're playing very well Well, we should be satisfied with what we are providing today, "Siljander said.

Believe in the advancement

The return rules will be played at Sotra Arena on December 5th. The Viking camp thinks that they have good opportunities to move on to the next round.

"When we manage to play at our best level, I really feel like cutting them in pieces.It's about keeping the concentration up to the end and not leaving us alone." to fall, said Siljander.

"There is a huge difference between winning and losing 3-2 – Førde knows they have to win and they have to win a lot in the second leg," Pettersen said.

The team did not set a specific goal for participation in the CEV Cup.

"We are fighting at once – we have budgeted to move on, so the goal is to get to the eighth finals," Pettersen said.