Thirty years after being on the verge of winning the Lakers, the Joventut de Badalona debuted the Eurocup yesterday with an exhibition on the court of the Dolomiti Energia Trento (56-86). La Penya authoritatively dominated an Italian rival who could not match the energy of the green-and-black team. Without a soul, the local team could not balance the collective game of men coached by Carles Duran. “I am happy because the team has worked for 40 minutes. We have done a very solid defensive job and in attack we have been very participative. It was important to start the competition well and we did it “, analyzed the coach.
The only bad news for the Youth was the injury of Brandon Paul, who was unable to play the second half due to a severe blow to the right shoulder.
After an even first quarter (14-17), the Youth took advantage of the second period to move away from a rival that was lost in individual actions. La Penya came to the break with a difference of 12 points (28-40). The green-and-black team opened the final gap during a third quarter in which Trento threw in the towel. The visitor difference grew to 33 points. In the end, 56-86. “We knew we had to play at a great physical level and we did well. We made the game plan we had imagined and we remained focused until the end “, said Guillem Vives.
Meeting with the Demons
The Joventut de Badalona will meet this Wednesday with representatives of the Green-and-Black Demons. The animation group demands a location in the Olympic Palace from which to support the Badalona team without hindering the visibility of other fans.
