Idman.biz
Italian volleyball player Ileniya Luna de Mango from the women's volleyball club "DH Volley" in Azerbaijan commented on the game (3:2) against "Ganja" in the 15th round of the Azerbaijan High League in volleyball.
The legionnaire, speaking to Idman.Biz, said that the injury of a teammate at the beginning of the match put them in a difficult situation: "It was difficult to recover in the first two sets. But then we came to our senses and showed the game we have been showing throughout the season".
According to her, she also had difficulty adapting to the game at first:
"Then I realized that we all had to become active. I talked to myself, focused, and was able to contribute to the victory. Especially our connection with our setter was amazing."
The Italian volleyball player also revealed how she motivates herself in difficult moments: "I like to walk in the fresh air, be alone in a quiet place and remember my successful moments. Otherwise, it is difficult to get rid of negative thoughts".
Luna de Mango is performing at a professional level and in Azerbaijan for the first time. Sharing her impressions about the championship, she emphasized that the competition is high, the teams are strong, and she said that she feels comfortable in Baku.
"Compared to the university league in the USA, the environment here is completely different. I was one of the most experienced players on the team there, and here I am one of the youngest. But the coaching staff doesn't put pressure on me and allows me to be myself," she added.
The Italian legionnaire also highly appreciated Baku and Azerbaijani cuisine:
"The city is very beautiful, the food is amazing. It is different from Italian cuisine - there are more spices and meat here. The secret of living abroad is to be open-minded and discover new things".
