In the Basketbol Avrupa Ligi Süper Kupa, Olympiakos secured a narrow 92-90 victory over Fenerbahçe Tarfin to advance to the tournament final, according to reports from Anadolu Ajansı. The high-scoring semifinal contest featured a combined 31 points from Fenerbahçe’s standout performer Juzang, but a late surge by the Greek side ultimately decided the outcome at the Etihad venue.
Semifinal Clash at Etihad Arena
The matchup tipped off with both teams displaying strong shooting performances from beyond the three-point arc. Fenerbahçe Tarfin claimed the opening quarter 25-20. Capitalizing on opponent turnovers, the Istanbul side orchestrated a 7-0 scoring run fueled by Key, pushing their advantage into double digits at 35-24 during the second period. Despite controlling the boards, Olympiakos trimmed the deficit before halftime, leaving Fenerbahçe ahead 45-43 at the break.
Olympiakos’ Second-Half Counter
The momentum shifted in the third quarter as Olympiakos utilized inside scoring from Hall and Dorsey to edge ahead 56-55. However, Fenerbahçe quickly reclaimed control behind the scoring touch of Shields and Tucker, extending their lead to 78-69 heading into the final frame. The Greek powerhouse responded decisively in the fourth quarter, leaning on Fournier’s basket production and consecutive three-pointers to level the score at 83-83 with five minutes remaining. Fournier delivered the decisive basket in the closing seconds to seal the 92-90 triumph.
Match Statistics and Officials
The game was officiated by a crew consisting of Robert Lottermoser of Germany, Emilio Perez of Spain, and Luka Kardum of Croatia, as documented in match records. Individual scoring contributions for Olympiakos featured Fournier leading with 19 points, alongside Hall with 12, Montero with 13, Joseph with 10, Dorsey and Ward with 9 each, Vezenkov with 7, and Miller-McIntyre and Jones with 2 apiece.
Next Steps in the Super Cup
Following this semifinal result, Olympiakos advances to face the winner of the fixture between Dubai Basketbol and Real Madrid in the tournament final. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe Tarfin will contest the third-place playoff against the team that falls short in the other semifinal matchup.
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