Victory for FMP Soccerbet in Višnjik after dramatic ending

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 25, Thursday, 28 March 2024:

Zadar – FMP SOCCERBET 72:75 (21:25, 19:9, 15:22, 17:19)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 25, FMP Soccerbet have prevailed on the road in Višnjik over Zadar. It has been a dramatic encounter in Višnjik and FMP Soccerbet have emerged victorious in the end. For the Panthers, this is the 9th win of the season and they are now on a 9:16 record, a round before the end of the Regular Season. On the other side, Zadar have suffered the second powerful blow in their battle for the fourth place and since they are now on a 14:11 record, they might even fall down to sixth place in the standings after 25 rounds in case Mega MIS score a win against Split.

Key moments: It has been a close game all until the end, despite the fact, that Zadar pulled away to a 6-point advantage by halftime, since FMP Soccerbet fought back in the third quarter and even entered the final quarter with a point of advantage. The hosts got in front again in the last quarter, but never really managed to pull away anymore. They were in front for the last time with 35 seconds to go in the game, but that’s when Matic Rebec scored a crucial three-pointer to turn the game upside-down and take his team in front (71:73). Zadar did not manage to score from the field anymore all until the end and as it turned out later, this has been the key moment of the clash.

Man of the match: It has been the exceptional performance by big man Ognjen Kuzmić, that has been crucial for FMP Soccerbet on their way to the big win. He had 18 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and a valuation of 23 on his record. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: FMP Soccerbet have completely dominated the paint this time, as they had 39 rebounds and Zadar only 28. That’s what turned the flow of the game their way.