Zadar get an important playoff race win against FMP Soccerbet
Zadar gets the important win in their playoff race blowing out FMP Soccerbet at home in Krešimir Ćosić Hall.
(Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 24, Friday, 21 March 2025:
ZADAR - FMP Soccerbet 99:71 (27:22, 24:13, 25:16, 23:20)
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POST-GAME COMMENTS
Game recap: In the 24th round of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Zadar secured a convincing victory over FMP Soccerbet, winning 99:71. Both teams were in the hunt in the playoff race, heading into the game FMP Soccerbet held a one-game advantage over Zadar.
The match was dedicated to International Down Syndrome Day, with players wearing colorful socks to promote inclusivity. AdmiralBet is committed to donating for every point scored. Zadar's community warmly welcomed the members of the local "Mali princ" Association.
The game began competitively, with the score tied at 7-7 after five minutes. However, Zadar quickly gained momentum, taking the lead at 17:11 thanks to key contributions from Žganec and Ramljak, who made pivotal three-pointers. As the first quarter progressed, Zadar's effective shooting allowed them to extend their lead to 27:20.In the second quarter, Zadar's strong defense limited FMP’s scoring opportunities. By halftime, Zadar had established a comfortable 51:35 lead, propelled by Mihailović's 14 points.
Zadar never looked back and secured a big win in their playoff hopes against FMP Soccerbet. After 24 rounds both teams hold a 12-12 season record.
Key moments: After Zadar had a terrific first half and already held a 16-point lead heading into the second half. They opened the third quarter with a massive 9:2 run to go up by 23 and cut FMP Soccerbet's chances of a comeback to a minimum.
Man of the Match: Vladimir Mihailović was the man for Zadar tonight. He put up a stellar scoring performance dropping 28 points to go along with 3 assists and 2 steals.
Can't trick the stats: Ball movement tonight what stood out tonight. Zadar had the ball fizzing tonight, they had 19 assists and everyone got a touch of the basketball. FMP Soccerbet stagnated in that segment as they only had 9 dimes on the night.
Stats
Players on court
| ZAD | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 6 | Klarica K. | 22:10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 14 | Mazalin L. | 14:49 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 24 | Baković M. | 22:00 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 25 | Dundović M. | 03:12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 99 | Torbarina T. | 07:37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FMP | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 0 | Grojić P. | 12:16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Scott J. | 19:51 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 11 | Simović R. | 19:13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -2 |
| 14 | Gašić N. | 12:25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 |
| 88 | Barna F. | 26:46 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Mihailović V. | 28 | - | 14 | Barna F. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Mihailović V. | 28 | - | 19 | Barna F. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Mazalin L. | 6 | - | 8 | Stephens J. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Mihailović V. | 3 | - | 3 | Popović P. |
