Unbeaten Serbia with a job to finish

Having overcome some of the most turbulent times in national team history, following the less than impressive World Championship 2015, Serbia enter the last two matches of the Women’s EHF EURO 2016 qualification with a goal to remain top of the group and book their ticket to Sweden.

Caretaker coach Dragica Djuric has managed to achieve stability and raise the competitive level in a very short time with the team. However, despite her mission being all but accomplished, it is still uncertain whether the legendary goalkeeper will continue at the helm of the Serbian team, having only previously agreed to the caretaker role until the end of qualification.

Undefeated Serbia top Group 2 with seven points from four matches, including one draw, followed by Czech Republic with five as well as Ukraine with four.

Dmitrovic makes return, Djokovic set for debut

The roster boasts now very familiar faces including national team captain and Hungarian league top scorer Katarina Krpez-Slezak, flamboyant playmaker Kristina Liscevic, as well as Jovana Risovic, dubbed the rightful successor to the legendary Djuric in goal; there was still space for several surprise additions.

“The in-form Marina Dmitrovic makes her return to the national team after having an impressive season for Ploiesti in the Romanian league. Dmitrovic brings vast experience to the team, having won silver at the World Championship 2013, playing alongside several current national team members,” said Djuric

The fresh face in the team is the domestic league MVP Anastazija Djokovic. The energetic left wing from Naisa impressed in the domestic league, also being ranked among the top 10 scorers of the competition.

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