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Roland Vrabec on FK Panevėžys’ Cup triumph and life in Lithuania
Episode Notes
FK Panevėžys head coach Roland Vrabec joins us fresh off lifting the Lithuanian Cup. In this wide-ranging conversation, the German coach opens up about his journey to the Baltics, the challenge of rebuilding Panevėžys after a title hangover, and the tactical plan that stunned Hegelmann in the Cup final. From life in a small Lithuanian town to the thrill of European qualification, Vrabec shares an honest and fascinating inside look at Baltic football.
(00:00:17) Cup win reaction: emotions still fresh
(00:03:36) Why Panevėžys? Taking the Baltic gamble
(00:10:19) Rebuilding after a championship collapse
(00:17:15) First impressions of Lithuanian football
(00:22:09) Cup final build-up: conditions and pressure
(00:26:15) Tactical plan to beat Hegelmann
(00:28:19) Psychology of the final and the winning goal
What did you make of Vrabec’s tactical breakdown? Can Panevėžys surprise in Europe next season? Will Vrabec stay? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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