Major comeback by FMP in final minutes for win in Skopje
FMP have made a major comeback to defeat MZT Skopje Aerodrom on the road in Jane Sandanski Arena and have achieved their sixth win of the season.
Damjan Stojanovski (Photo: MZT Skopje Aerodrom/Dragan Mitreski - Dadi)
ABA League Round 13, Friday, 22.12.2017:
MZT Skopje Aerodrom – FMP 67:72 (18:19, 21:11, 13:19, 15:23)
Game recap: What a game, what an ending in Skopje! FMP have been in a completely lost situation midway through the final quarter, but have come out victorious in the game against MZT Skopje Aerodrom on the road in Jane Sandanski. This defeat puts MZT in a difficult position, as they are now still placed at the last spot in the standings, with 2 wins less than Mega Bemax in front of them and with a game more already played. On the other side, FMP are staying in the race for a Playoffs spot with this victory, their sixth from 13 rounds!
Key moments: FMP were down by 10 points in the middle of the final period of the clash, as MZT Skopje Aerodrom went up by 66:56, following the lay-up by Trajkovski. However, they did not give up on victory, fought back and celebrated a victory. The key moments perhaps came in the final minute, when 18-year old Aleksa Uskoković made a 4:0 run for FMP all by himself, to take his team up 69:66. With half a minute remaining on the clock, the hosts did not manage to get back into the game again.
Man of the match: Stefan Lazarević shined for FMP throughout the game, as he had 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and block each, which was enough for the game-high valuation of 27! He is our man of the match!
Can't trick the stats: FMP were just much better in the air than the home side. They won the rebounding battle 35:27 and that’s why they won this time.
