FMP Claim Their 8th Win After Beating Vienna On the Road

AdmiralBet ABA League Play-out Round 5, Sunday, 22 March 2028:

Vienna - FMP 89:98 (21:30, 23:22, 20:20, 25:26)

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Game Recap: In Round 5 of the AdmiralBet ABA League play-out phase, FMP secured an important 89:98 road win over Vienna in a competitive matchup in the Austrian capital. The visitors entered the game with urgency and showed it early, responding to Vienna’s opening basket with a strong run that set the tone for the first quarter.

FMP established control in the opening period and carried that momentum into the second, building a double-digit lead at one stage. Vienna, however, remained resilient throughout, gradually cutting into the deficit and keeping the contest close heading into halftime.

The hosts continued their push after the break and briefly moved in front early in the third quarter. Still, FMP quickly regrouped, restoring their advantage and entering the final period with a solid cushion. Despite Vienna’s efforts to stay within reach, the visiting side maintained composure down the stretch to close out the game and claim a valuable win.

Key Moments: The decisive stretch came in the final quarter, when FMP managed to turn a competitive game into a controlled finish. After entering the period with an eight-point lead, the visitors extended the margin to double digits, reaching a 12-point advantage midway through the quarter.

Vienna attempted to respond and managed to trim the deficit to six points at one stage, but FMP answered each challenge with timely execution on both ends of the floor. Their ability to manage possessions and convert key opportunities in the closing minutes ultimately ensured there would be no late comeback, sealing the outcome.

Man of the Match: Lazar Stefanović delivered an outstanding performance to lead FMP to victory. He finished the game with 26 points, adding 3 rebounds and 4 assists, and played a crucial role in maintaining his team’s offensive rhythm throughout the contest. His scoring consistency and composure in key moments made him the standout performer of the night.

Can’t Trick the Stats: One of the most telling aspects of the game was FMP’s dominance on the boards. The visitors outrebounded Vienna 36 to 26, creating additional scoring opportunities that proved decisive.

This advantage was especially evident in second-chance points, where FMP held a commanding 12 to 2 edge. These extra possessions allowed the visiting side to sustain momentum during key stretches and maintain their lead, ultimately playing a significant role in the final outcome.