Olharan releases the right, while Barandika and Lekerika take positions. /
Barandika-Lekerika 0-Olharan-Basque 2
Their solid victory against Barandika and Lekerika places them in the next phase, and the Gernikarras will have to wait to find out if they get the ticket
Olharan and Basque are already in the semifinal of the Gernika basket tip Winter Series. The French-Basques won the ticket yesterday after a very serious match in which they made the most of their greater power and had enough patience to drive Barandika and Lekerika to despair. Those who dressed in blue got the pass with one game remaining for the conclusion of the league, while the local team will have to wait for the result of the clash that will measure their rivals yesterday against Erkiaga and Zabala. Ispaster’s and Markina’s, current champions, depend on themselves. It is enough for them to win to continue in the fight.
The rapport shown by Olharan and Basque paid off. The material favored them. They were able to use new balls because some of them broke and they had the situation under control at many times. The security shown by the defender allowed the striker to wait for the right moment to finish the goal, and he is one of those who does not fail.
The Gernikarras did not enter the match well and it was very uphill for them. Lekerika was dominated and, although he held well at certain times, he ended up making more mistakes than necessary in his eagerness to close the gap. Barandika could not have the leading role he would like because the Blues charged back, and his feelings with the serve were not good.
There was a lot at stake and it was noticeable from the first bars. Little joke in a crowded pediment with 2,000 spectators. The clash began with long rallies in which both couples played to score the goal, but the first four fell on the winning side because Basque’s backhand did damage and his partner took advantage of the circumstance. The pressure was on the Colorados when they saw that they escaped in the light and were not able to react with the necessary forcefulness. The French-Basques continued to be well planted on the field, while the Biscayans had a hard time finding gaps and thus reached the first half with a five-goal lead (3-8).
The losers had a small reaction as Barandika gained some prominence and signed a couple of good deeds, but failed to maintain consistency. Olharan was attentive and opened the final gap by cutting well into the wall. The blues had a bit of a hard time closing the set because Basque dropped a bit physically, but a good flank behind the striker prevented any surprise (11-15).
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The second game was much more even in the first goals because Olharan and Basque got in a hurry and made some concessions that their rivals appreciated. They played some drop that they shouldn’t and the bodyguard sought to break when it was enough to hold. The Gernikarras reached 4-2, but their opponents immediately understood that it was a matter of holding on and waiting for the best opportunity. They charged the rally behind to keep those from the local town away from the front, and they were right.
It was after the tie at five when the blues began to decide the clash on their part. Lekerika gave some signs of instability in her attempt to open holes. Olharan was correct in his decisions, and Basque maintained his performance in the long frames, so they took the victory with greater authority than expected.
In the meeting of young puntistas that opened the festival, Basterra and Oier beat Gonzalo and Unda (11-12 and 3-12).
