Lointek Gernika Bizkaia was defeated by Virtus Bolonia Segafredo (62-67) in the match corresponding to the fourth day from group stage from Eurocup. Despite the step back, the Biscayan team remains second in the group H classification behind the victory of the leader La Roche Vendée against Flammes Carolo (69-72).
The first ten minutes of the match were matched. Neither team managed to distance themselves on the scoreboard. The Italian team had a three-point lead (7-10) for a moment, and then the Basque team reacted (13-10). When there were three minutes left for the conclusion of the first quarter, the scoreboard showed a tie at fifteen points (15-15). In the end, the scoreboard favored Lointek Gernika (18-15).
The Gernika-Lumo team got off to a good start in the second quarter and little by little they opened a gap on the scoreboard. Those of Mario López were superior to the rival and reached the break with an advantage of 14 points (40-26).
At the resumption, Lointek Gernika was able to maintain the lead obtained in the second quarter, although the Italian team came close to eight points (48-40). Despite this, the local team was rebuilt in the final stretch and ended the third quarter with a favorable score of 52-41.
Lointek Gernika Bizkaia’s victory seemed to be on track. However, the Italian team did not give up, kept working, and reduced their deficit to five points (56-51), with five minutes remaining in the match. Shortly after, the visitors tied the match (59-59), and even were ahead on the scoreboard (59-61). In the last minute of the game, Virtus Segafreo Bologna was superior and took the victory (62-67).
Datasheet:
62 – Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (18 + 22 + 12 + 10): Roselis Silva (5), Bjorklund (4), Arrojo (2), Brcaninovic (15) and Moore (17) -starting five-; Ariztimuño (8), Buch (9) and Ginzo (2).
67 – Power Segafedo Bologna (15+11+15+26) Battisodo (7), Dojkic (13), Zandalasini (6), Brianna Turner (6) and Hines-Allen (34) -starting five-; Barberis (1), Pasa and Tava.
Partial: 18-15, 40-26 (rest); 52-51 and 62-67 (final).
Referees: Georges Wolzfeld (Luxembourg), Josh Bowe (Great Britain) and Paul Unsworth (Great Britain). Without eliminated.
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