BCL: Olimpija were defeated in Bologna
Petrol Olimpija suffered defeat against Virtus Bologna in a thrilling finish.
Mirza Begic (Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
Unfortunately, Petrol Olimpija's losing streak in FIBA Champions League continued in Bologna, as the Dragons were defeated by Virtus in a thrilling finish.
Olimpija were down by 86:84, but had the ball-possesion with 10 seconds left on the game clock. However, Luka Šamanić made a turnover, as he let Amath M'Baye to steal the ball away from him and that was the end of all hopes for the visiting side that they might take the win in this match.
FIBA Champions League Regular Season, Round 10, Wednesday, 9.1.2019:
VIRTUS BOLOGNA - Petrol Olimpija 87:84 (13:23, 24:18, 24:22, 26:21)
Aradori 17, Kravić 14 | Begić 19, Špan 14.
STANDINGS:
| Group D | W/L | P |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Segafredo Virtus Bologna | 8/2 | 18 |
| 2 Promitheas Patras | 7/3 | 17 |
| 3 SIG Strasbourg | 6/4 | 16 |
| 4 Besiktas Sompo Japan | 5/5 | 15 |
| 5 Filou Oostende | 5/5 | 15 |
| 6 medi Bayreuth | 4/6 | 14 |
| 7 Neptunas Klaipeda | 4/6 | 14 |
| 8 Petrol Olimpija | 1/9 | 11 |
