The Swedish Basketball Club achieved the fifth win of the season against CB Manises-Quart, and after Llíria’s defeat in Vila-Real, it is co-leader with Torrent and Port de Sagunt, the four teams with one defeat. The match was decided at the last second, with a counterattack finished by Sergio and that made the Oliveretes pavilion go crazy, filled to the brim.
The first quarter was very close, with strong defenses and long possessions. From a tie at eight in minute 5, it went to 18-17 in minute nine. In the last three minutes, the triples of the Swedes left the score with a 21-17 favorable to the Swedish CB Fustes Bonet.
The second quarter was characterized by a great success of the locals, with a good percentage in triple shots (eight throughout the match) and dominance under the boards (44 rebounds for the rice cookers and 27 for the visitors in the calculation of all the match). At the break the scoreboard reflected a notable advantage: 47-36.
away reaction
Going through the locker room served for the visiting players to come out onto the court with a different mentality, with greater toughness in defense and with great success in attack. The Swedish players could not break through the zonal defense of the Quart-Manises players, and they no longer scored easily. In addition, the percentage of free throws allowed the visitors to get closer on the scoreboard, until they were only two points away: 55-53.
In the last quarter, the two teams maintained their alternative defenses, with pressure on the exit of the ball, causing losses and recoveries.
In attack, the two teams were more irregular, and soon went to the free throw line due to accumulated fouls. The scoreboard in minute 9 reflected a tie at 72. Errors by both teams due to nerves left the option for Sergio’s counterattack, after a defensive rebound, to end up winning in the last second by 74-72.
