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Swans Gmunden are in the Cup final after a dominant defensive performance against BC GGMT Vienna. It is true that they caught Wiener got off to a better start to the semi-final game, but the focused Upper Austria dominated the next three quarters and finally prevailed clearly with 79:64.
In addition to the usual good scoring performances from grassroots team Enis Murati and Daniel Friedrich, the swans were also extremely focused on the rebound. The Gunners Oberwart of UNGER STEEL are already waiting for the final. This will take place on January 23, 2021.
Swans Gmunden vs. BC GGMT Vienna
79:64 (17:22, 39:33, 59:52)
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 – Volksbank Arena, Vienna
In the league, both Gmunden and Vienna have suffered severe defeats recently, but in the Cup, especially in a “life and death” game, traditionally different rules apply. Before the jump, the instructions from the coaches on both sides were clear: intensity and the desire to fight. At first, the Viennese in particular shone with both qualities, and before long they defeated 9: 1. A break from Gmunden manager Anton Mirolybov also woke up his swans, who were able to take the lead for the first time four minutes later. . Vienna was not intimidated by the now more confident of Upper Austria, especially scorer shooting guard Alex Robinson found his rhythm getting better and better, as the capital’s guests took advantage of 22:17 at the end of the quarter. In the second section it was initially the Viennese who set the tone, but the locals recovered. Thanks to tough defense, Luigi Gresta’s team was completely out of the game for several minutes in attack, a phase that Traunsee used coolly for a 15-2 run. At halftime it was suddenly 39:33 for Gmunden.
After the break, both teams met at eye level for the moment, but the Viennese always lagged behind. Especially under the basket and especially on the rebound, the guests repeatedly struggled. Poor free-throw performance compounded the problem. At 59:52 before the final, BC Vienna were at least close behind and the dream of the cup final was alive. The Austrian Highs put an abrupt end to this in the fourth quarter, however, with five minutes left on the clock they were already ahead 14. Guard duo Gmund Enis Murati and Daniel Friedrich continued to set the tone and the swans could no longer lose the victory. Final score: 79:64 for Gmunden and thus the safe entrance to the final, where the Gunners are already waiting.
Anton Mirolybov, Gmunden head coach: “Congratulations to my boys. I think today we played very well in defense for 30 minutes. That was the key for Fianle. “
Toni Blazan, Gmunden player: “A very good team win today, we defended very well and played offense. We are very happy that our great is back, it is much easier with him. “
Zoran, Vienna assistant coach: “The team that showed the most intensity won.”
Paul Radakovics, Vienna player: “A very bitter defeat for us, we really wanted to reach the cup final and become cup champions. That shouldn’t have happened today, Gmunden was better. Congratulations to Gmunden. “
Best scorer: Enis Murati 22 (11 Reb), Daniel Friedrich 18, Toni Blazan 13 or Alex Robinson 16, Jason Detrick 14, Anton Shoutvin 10.
Presseinfo basketball Austria
12.22.2020
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