FMP and Zvezda too strong for their domestic cup rivals
Crvena zvezda mts and FMP are the first semi-finalists of the domestic cup semi-finals, after they have had an easy job against Spartak Subotica and Vršac, respectively, in the quarter-finals.
Stefan Jovic (Photo: Crvena zvezda mts)
FMP have qualified for the domestic cup semi-finals after outplaying Spartak Subotica on their first step towards the desired final. They have been a better team throughout the game, but have finally cracked the resistance of the opponents in the third quarter, which they have won with the score of 27:15 and pulled away to a 19-point lead. The final score was 77:58 and Marko Ljubičić was the top scorer of FMP with 18 points, while Dragan Apić added 9.
In the second game of the day, we have witnessed a one way traffic, with the ABA League side making all things clear after 10 minutes of the game, when they were up with the score 30:7. However, Dejan Radonjić’s squad did not stop there and continued to increase the lead. The final score was 99:47 in favour of Zvezda and Marko Simonović was the top scorer with 19 points. He was followed by Marko Gudurić, who added 13.
On Friday the other two semi-final pairs will be played, with Mega Leks facing Dynamic and Partizan NIS playing against Dunav.
Serbian National Cup Quarterfinals, Thursday, 16.2.2017:
FMP – Spartak Subotica 77:58 (15:12, 24:18, 27:15, 11:13)
Ljubičić 18, Apić 9; Miščević 18, Prlja 8.
CRVENA ZVEZDA MTS – Vršac 99:47 (30:7, 27:10, 24:15, 18:15)
Simonović 19, Gudurić 13; Savović 11, Stojadinović and Jeftić 8.
Friday, 17.2.2017:
Mega Leks – Dynamic (17:00)
Partizan NIS – Dunav (19:30)
Semi-finals, Saturday, 18.2.2017:
Crvena zvezda mts – FMP
Mega Leks/Dynamic - Partizan NIS/Dunav
Final, Sunday, 19.2.2017:
Crvena zvezda mts/FMP - Mega Leks/Dynamic/Partizan NIS/Dunav
