They celebrated with a convincing 91:64 and thus qualified for the second round of the FIBA Europe Cup.
The Sarajevo team needed a victory, but also a bigger difference, in order to win the continuation of the competition in the competition of the six best second-placed teams.
From the very start, it was clear that Bosnia was going for that goal.
Bosna BH Telecom opened the match aggressively and efficiently. Audige, Šalić and West brought points to the home team, while Edwards and Kostov kept the guests in the game.
The first period ended with Bosnia leading 25:21.
In the following, the home team continued to build an advantage. Until the break, Muhamed Pašalić’s team maintained a constant rhythm and gained +10 (42:32).
Audige and Šalić each scored ten points by halftime, while Edwards led the guests with 13 points.
The third part passed in a similar tone – Audige was still unstoppable, Edwards was the only one in good spirits among the guests, and Bosnia controlled the score and entered the last quarter with a 13-point advantage.
In the finale, the team from Sarajevo increased the rhythm. Knowing that a convincing victory was needed, Bosna BH Telecom completely took control and broke Rilski’s resistance with a series of excellent attacks.
Until the end, the difference continued to grow and the final +27 brought placement to the next stage.
The best in the ranks of Bosnia was the fantastic Audige with 28 points, while Šalić scored 16 and Atić nine points. Edwards with 22 and Arnett with 16 points stood out for the guests.
Bosna BH Telecom ends the group stage with a score of 4-2 and continues the competition as one of the best second-placed teams.
16 teams are participating in the second round of the European Cup, divided into groups K, L, M and N, where they will play in a double round.
Bosnia’s opponents will be known after all group matches are completed, and the two best teams from each group will qualify for the quarterfinals.
(Vijesti.ba)
