Djukic heralds new start as GB chalk up first competitive victory

GREAT Britain head coach Dragan Djukic has called on his side to kick-start their London 2012 pursuit after watching them grab a last-gasp win over Bulgaria - their first ever competitive victory.

DELIGHTED: GB head coach Dragan Djukic believes win over Bulgaria is just the start for his troops

Steven Larsson's last minute goal handed Great Britain a dramatic 33-32 win, ensuring that while they failed to advance to the next round of the 2012 European Championships qualifiers, Djukic's men ended the weekend on a high after defeats to Estonia and Bulgaria.

Britain hung on to the Bulgarian coat-tails for much of the match but fighting spirit and Bulgarian ill-discipline gave them the chance to snatch the lead at the end.

And Djukic believes this is just the start.

"I am very proud of them, because it was hard for them to believe, game after game we tried and we never managed to win," he said.

"I think this one is from the heavens because if you reach your goals surrounded by your friends and family and your nation; that is the best thing that can happen.

"I am very proud of our boys. This is the first international, official competitive win. I am sure that we will not stop now.

"Things are still very hard and there is a very long road to go. But you need some hope, some sign that your goals are realistic and not just a dream and this step today, is a small stone in that direction.

"It is important for us to continue building. I don't think we will build up star players in the next two years in our team.

"Our team will never be made by stars. But if you create a good team with fighting spirit then people will like and support us and we will do well."