Toshiki: How do you feel looking back on today's game?.
Mozic: It was a very tough match, but we knew that. Argentina was a good team and had nothing to lose. They came here in eighth place in the qualifiers, so it was a match without any pressure for them.
They started very well, they had good reception and we know Dececco is one of the best setters, so it was difficult to get the block touches and then counterattack.
It was a very difficult match but I managed to win the second and fourth sets. In the fourth set I had a lot of problems after it was 24-21 but I managed to win.
The fifth set went well for us as we hadn't lost a full set up to that point.
It was a great match. We are very tired, but tomorrow we have another match against Japan. It will be another challenge for us.
Toshiki: You're back on the court today after a long time, congratulations on your return. How are you doing?
Mozic: Thank you. It's getting better and better. I'd say it's around 90%.
It wasn't easy as it was my first time on the court in two months, but I tried to help the team as much as I could on and off the court.
I don't know what chances I will have tomorrow, but the most important thing is that Slovenia wins.
Toshiki: How will you prepare for tomorrow's match?
Mojic: We know very well what is dangerous about Japan. Of course, Ishikawa, he performed very well yesterday and when we played against him in the qualifiers. Also Nishida and Miyaura. I don't know about Takahashi (Ai), but I heard he is injured and I don't think he will play, so it's a good situation for us.
But they have good reception and make few mistakes, so it will be a very difficult match, especially the day after a full-set match.
But we will do our best and advance to the finals.
Toshiki: What have you been watching the Nations League so far from outside the court?
Mojic: I think it was a tough battle, especially in the first match against the Netherlands, where we managed to win 3-2.
Every match was very important for us to qualify for the Olympics. That was the primary goal and we achieved it.
But of course the Nations League is also a very important tournament and we qualified with a fantastic record, finishing first with 11 wins from 12 matches.
But as I said, tomorrow we need to focus only on Japan. They are the only team we didn't beat in the qualifiers. It will be very tough, but I think we can win.
Toshiki: Many fans in Japan were waiting for you.
Mozic: Yes, I know. I'm sorry I couldn't be there, for the fans in the Philippines and beyond, but health was the most important thing for me, and now I'm very happy to be back on court.
Toshiki: Unfortunately, I can't wish you good luck for tomorrow's game... (laughs).
Mozic: I know (laughs). See you tomorrow.
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