“To counter the strength of the Bakken Bears we have to start again from the excellent defense we fielded in the second half of Race 1, after having suffered much too much in the first half. The match against the Danes is a great opportunity for everyone: we have lived a long season, a great journey, going beyond the difficulties. I am sure that at the Unipol Arena there will be a great atmosphere: we, the team group, the club for all the work it has done and the city of Reggio Emilia and its fans deserve to win this final and to take this opportunity we must all do it. together in a great evening “.
These were the words of coach Caja before the game that made Reggio Emilia and the approximately 2000 fans present cheer last night.
Definitely paved, the Danes by 20 points lead Pallacanestro Reggiana to the Fiba Europe Cup final.
Despite the absences of Candi, Diouf and Olisevicius, the red and white have given emotions that have not been felt for many years.
Bravo Caja, but the compliments, as well as obviously the players, go to the company headed by the President of Basketball Reggiana Veronica Bartoli, who has shown foresight and good choices in investments.
Reggio Emilia finally returns to see the dreams come true under the basket. Now there will be the grand final on April 20 at the Unipol Arena and the return a week later in Istanbul.
THE TABLE
REGGIO EMILIA92 BAKKEN BEARS 72
UNAHOTELS REGGIO EMILIA Cinciarini 15, Larson 8, Strautins 12, J.Johnson 16, Hopkins 15; Crawford 14, Thompson 4, Baldi Rossi 8, Colombo, Carta All .: Caja.
BAKKEN BEARS Ogungbemi-Jackson 10, Ongwae 14, Jukic 4, Evans 11, Mi. Diouf 9; Taylor 15, Harris 5, Harbo, Laerke 4 Ne: Sahlerzt. All .: Sommer.
Referees: Gedvilas (Lit), Zapolski (Pol), Kukelcik (Slo) Partials: 31-10, 55-37; 77-56.
Notes: Prog .: 5 ’16-7; 15 ’44-26; 25 ’65-44; 35 ’82-64. Max vant. Reg 23 (65-42) Bak never ahead.
