A great victory from Zrinka Ljutić in front of many Croatian supporters and a great ride from Andreja Slokar!

Andreja Slokar she finished the first heat in ninth place, and in the second she crossed the finish line as first, she replaced long-time Austrian Katharina Liensberger at the top, gaining two places at the end. She was 2.35 seconds behind the winner.

This time too, she congratulated the fans, whom she could hear all the way to the starting stand. “I’m very happy, especially because I thought I was doing really bad and before the last raid I said to myself, now we really have to go. I think I took the lead at the finish for the second time this season, it’s so good,” laughed Ajdovka, who was greeted by strong fan support at the finish.

Andreja Slokar did a great job during the last run on the Podkorin track.
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Neja Dvornik she finished the first run in 20th place, but in the second, despite an unconvincing run and a gap of 3.32 seconds, she gained a few places. “In principle everything was fine, there were no problems, but that spark was missing, which makes the difference if you end up among the top or average. I had some problems with the settings, I didn’t do well, ”she said after the performance in the second race, Dvornik admitted. “In the end I am satisfied, because it was my best weekend in Kranjska Gora,” said Korošica, eighth in the giant slalom yesterday.

Ana Bucik Joganwho impressed three years ago in Kranjska Gora with a fifth place, finished 35th, Lila Lapanjamember of the Slovenian team since last year, 44., Catherine Sinigoi pa 55. Nika Tomšič she did not finish the first round.

The skiers will continue the season next weekend, Saturday at St. Descente for Anton and super-G on Sunday.

Neja Dvornik finished the slalom test in Kranjska Gora in 17th place.
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A large number of fans gathered in the finish arena in Podkoren, which particularly pleased the Slovenian competitors. “Thank you to everyone who came. It’s so nice to reach the finish line and hear you all cheering for each other. Really thank you, thank you,” she was happy for the strong support from her fans. Andreja Slokar.

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At the top of the main stand, his name was written in large letters, but it is true that the most numerous Croatian supporters Zrinke Ljutic.

She also thanked for the support Néja Dvornik: “It’s nice to hear from you. You have something special to achieve ahead of you. I will do my best so that you can be even stronger in the next one.

A large number of Croatian fans gathered in the target arena.
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Despite qualifying for the final, Andrej and Nej were not the most satisfied with their performance. “I’m not too happy. I didn’t even ski to the last slope. I had a lot of doubts about the settings, because the terrain changes during the course. And that’s really hard to achieve. The warm-up class is also not the same. We will try to solve this problem for the second one. I think a jump in the rankings is still possible,” Dvornik said of his debut performance. “From the start to the straight, it’s strange snow. It’s icy, but on the other hand there’s a lot of grip. And that’s why it’s hard to get to the right sidewalks. I think we will know how to hit better for the second inning.

Andreja Slokar will finish the first race in the top ten.
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She was even less satisfied with her performance Ana Bucik Joganwho will remain without an appearance during the second round. “The course is well paved and therefore also demanding. Unfortunately, in slalom, I can’t get the right amount of relaxation needed to develop the right speed. And this is known because the speed is always a little lower than it should be. Then it’s time to adapt. Unfortunately, I can’t reverse the trend,” said Novogorič’s wife, who was two seconds and 69 hundredths behind the leaders. “The surface changes and that’s why preparing the skis was difficult. But for me, it was not the main reason for my poor performance,” she said without making excuses.

Slovenian American and foreign women also participated in the match. Lila Lapanja In Catherine Sinigoi. “Less than a second from the top 30. I was happy to have the chance to dive, also because I’ve had some health problems over the past month. I know that I ski very well, but I know that I lack a little energy and explosiveness for the lower part of the course. But it will come with a little more training and to regain confidence for the whole course,” said Lapanja, who was a good three seconds behind.

Neja Dvornik
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Caterina Sinigoi, World Cup debutant, over four: “I wanted to do my best. I knew the first door was a little more slippery and maybe that’s why I started with a little more respect. But I fought until the end and I am satisfied to have achieved the goal.

The final will take place at 1:00 p.m.