31-JAN-2012
PORTUGUESE PLAYERS IN ACTION
IN THE EUROPEAN COMPETITIONS
 

In the Play-off of the Champions League, the German club VfB Friedrichshafen of João José receives the French club Tours VB, current leaders of the League A. "It will be difficult, but we have a chance because we play at home and have improved in recent months", said the captain of VFB Friedrichshafen.

In France, a big match will take place tomorrow: The Stade Poitevin Pro Volley-Ball of André Lopes, Carlos Teixeira and Nuno Pinheiro, will receive the Russians of Zenit Kazan, under the refereing of the Portuguese Helio Ormonde.

After recovering from an injury, Carlos Teixeira returned to competition in the triumph over AS Cannes in the last match of the French Pro A League.
"I'm already at 100%. I missed only one match of the championship. For the match tomorrow, we are aware of the favoritism of Kazan, but I also believe that we are able to make a good match and patiently try to cause as many errors as possible to the Russian team, which is an offensive team with arguments outside the normal range. Above all, for us, it will be a moment of great pleasure we can enjoy matches with environments as only the Champions League matches provide. In addition, I think it is a pride for the sport to have four Portuguese players in play", said the Lusitan libero.

More information: www.poitiers-volley.com / www.vfb-volleyball.de / www.cev.lu