Hvidovre IF has already earned ten points after four games in the Betinia League. Manager Martin Retov, 46, expresses satisfaction with the strong start and focuses on securing a top-6 spot for the season.
Wins over top-6 candidates
The club from Copenhagen’s western district has beaten both Kolding and Esbjerg, which were part of the top-6 in the Betinia League last season. These victories have strengthened the belief that Hvidovre can compete with the larger clubs.
Focus on the upcoming match against AB
Retov emphasizes that AB are skilled and dangerous on counter-attacks. “We must not lose the ball, because then they will punish us,” he says about the upcoming game against the promoted side from AB. He notes that AB will try to exploit quick transitions.
Ambition for top-6
“We really want to be in the top-6, and that is our first goal,” says Retov. He believes the Betinia League is very tight, and that the gap between top and bottom is not large in the early rounds. He expects that the larger clubs with bigger budgets will pull in later in the tournament, which could create a 6-7-8-team fight for the rest of the season.
Learning from spring
Retov points out that Hvidovre struggled in some matches last season but learned a lot from spring. “We are reaping the fruits of that learning now,” he says, emphasizing that the current performance is a result of spring’s lessons.
Conclusion
With ten points in four games and wins over former top-6 candidates, Hvidovre IF is well positioned to pursue a top-6 spot. Retov remains positive but also moderates expectations, noting that the biggest clubs may pull in later in the season.
