Krka host Olimpija in the green & white derby
Big local derby is coming up on Tuesday evening, as Krka are about to host Olimpija Ljubljana. This will be their second clash in ABA League in less than a month!
(Photo: Olimpija Ljubljana/Ales Fevzer)
Big local derby is coming up on Tuesday evening, as Krka are about to host Olimpija Ljubljana. This will be their second clash in ABA League in less than a month!
ABA League 15th round, Tuesday, 27.12.2016:
Where? ŠD Leona Štuklja, Novo Mesto
When? 18:00
Story of the game: They have the same colors, but that is the only thing they have in common. The rivalry between Krka and Olimpija Ljubljana is well known throughout the region, while two sides are about to face each other in Novo mesto on Tuesday evening.
Krka look at this match as a big opportunity to bounce back after series of defeats. The squad from Novo mesto have suffered 6 consecutive defeats in ABA League, including the one against Olimpija Ljubljana in the postponed match of the Round 2. Therefore, they are now fully motivated to make a sweet revenge on their big rivals and to finally return on the winning track.
On the other side, Olimpija Ljubljana are in totally different situation. The Dragons have improved their form lately and they scored 3 wins in a row in the ABA League. They are now finally positioned in the upper part of the standings, while the plan is to stay there until the end of the season.
Match-up in focus: Matic Rebec is the main engine of Krka gameplay, and many things will depend on his performance. Still, Rebec will have to pay extra attention on defense this time, as he will have to guard the 8th best scorer of the league - Brandon Jefferson of Olimpija Ljubljana.
Head to head in the regional league: In total 7:16; In Novo mesto 4:6.
