Bitterness, but also awareness that the team is there and that they will go to Istanbul, to the home of Efes to fight until the end. “We were hoping for a different epilogue – says Luca Banchi –. Certain defeats affect the team’s morale and confidence. In the second period, the defensive intensity and attention and offensive precision made the difference.”
Banchi also talks about the refereeing: “What we saw with Hackett and Pajola being booed on one side while on the other Shengelia was mistreated by them, is unacceptable. The refereeing caused frustration in the team and this favored their baskets in open court which were lethal for us, squandering our advantage.” The coach is saddened by the defeat, but determined to do battle with Efes. “We have shown that we are competitive at this level, the club, the city and our fans deserved a victory. Today there remains a bitter taste in the mouth, to be transformed into a competitive spirit. With Efes, it will be complex, but we have to play with our confidence that we can win it, we have the ability and the strength, we must have the conviction.” The coach of the 2021 championship, Sale Djordjevic, was also present.
President Massimo Zanetti was seraphic. “Our Euroleague isn’t over yet. It was a good match, the episodes went in their favor. Efes? You can always win, we had a great season, we’re among the top 10 and it’s a great result, you have to be patient. Missed opportunities? We had a decline due to injuries and we missed the boat, but it’s part of the game.”
2024-04-13 12:42:45
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