Prašnikar focused on victory
Thursday, August 28, 2003
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Slovenia coach Bojan Prašnikar has named his squad for the game his side "have to win" against Israel.
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Home advantage
With France top of Group 1 with a maximum 15 points from five games, Slovenia are contesting the runners-up spot and a play-off berth with Israel. Prašnikar's team currently occupy that position, two points clear of the Israelis who visit Ljubljana on 6 September. Slovenia then face France at home four days later.
Must-win game
"We have to focus on Israel," Prašnikar said. "We have to win. I watched the tape of Israel's game against Russia and they [Israel] have a great team."
Ins and outs
There are no new faces in the squad, although Prašnikar has retained Adem Kapic who made his debut last week in the 2-1 friendly defeat of Hungary. The coach has also recalled Rajko Tavčar, but will be without captain Miran Pavlin and Muamer Vugdalic for the Israel match because of suspension.
Slovenia squad
Dabanovic, Simeunovic, Cipot, Knavs, Snofl, Tavcar, Vugdalic, Acimovic, Ceh, Kapič, Karic, Koren, Pavlin, Rudonja, Sešlar, Šukalo, Žlogar, Cimirotic, Šiljak, Zahovic.