Derby night in Višnjik – Matulović’s squad host the black and white
The nights in which the derby games of Zadar and Partizan NIS have faced each other in Višnjik have always been something special and there is no doubt that this time would not be any different – two teams with grat tradition, rivals in the stands, will battle for a new win in the ABA League.
Ante Matulovic (Photo: Zadar/Marin Gospic)
The nights in which the derby games of Zadar and Partizan NIS have faced each other in Višnjik have always been something special and there is no doubt that this time would not be any different – two teams with grat tradition, rivals in the stands, will battle for a new win in the ABA League.
ABA League 10th round, Saturday, 19.11.2016:
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar
When? 19:00
Story of the game: In the Saturday night’s big game, Zadar and Partizan NIS will face in Višnjik. It is a battle of two teams with huge fan base and great tradition, including winning the regional competition by both teams in the past.
Just as it has always been, it is expected to be another magical night in Zadar, where the stands in Krešimir Ćosić Arena would be filled nicely. Not only because of the
great history of the rivalry between the two sides, but since this time it is also a battle of two teams that are battling for a position in the upper half of the standings. And the encounter of two sides could have a huge impact on the final standings at the end of the season.
In the preparation for this clash, Partizan NIS were defeated during the week in the Basketball Champions League by Spirou Charleroi, while Zadar have had a whole week to prepare for this game.
While the home side will not be able to count on Lovre Bašić this time aroud, Partizan NIS are coming to Višnjik without injured Đorđe Majstorović.
Matchup-in focus: We will see a tremendously important clash under the rim, as one of the best centers of the League this season Ivan Marinković will try to dominate the court again, this time against Uroš Luković on the other side. The clash could have a direct impact on the outcome of the game, since the black and white are missing Majstorović in the paint so everything will depend on Luković this time. Will he handle the task?
Head to head in regional league: In total 10:14; In Zadar 9:2.
