ST. PETER. UJZ Mühlviertel fighter Daniel Allerstorfer made it into the round of 16 at the Judo World Cup in Budapest. A bit of patience was lacking for a top 7 placement.
After a bye and a remarkable Ippon victory over Enej Marinic (SLO), the judo heavyweight from St. Peter met in the round of the best 16 on number four seeded Gela Zaalishvili. Against the Georgian it was over for Daniel Allerstorfer: “I fought well, but was too hasty in the crucial situation”, the 28-year-old analyzes an O-uchi-gari, which his strong opponent was able to convert into a counterattack. Austria’s team boss Yvonne Bönisch sums up: “Daniel was the better fighter against fellow favorite Zaalishvili. The sensation was palpable, but in the end Dani lacked a little self-confidence, he acted hastily and was promptly punished. “
Break from competition for Allerstorfer
While things are now getting serious for the Olympic team with the preparation camps in Slovakia and Croatia, Allerstorfer is about to take a short break from competitions after its annual climax at the World Championships.
