Limoges Benfica Champions League Basketball

GAME REVIEW

Powerful! He started to win, lost, and thanks to a great game in the last quarter Benfica defeated Limoges 67-68 in the match of the 2nd round of group F of the Champions League. The match took place this Tuesday, October 11th, at the Palais des Sports in Boblant, France.

Transcendence, focus and “playing on the edge” these were the figures given by Norberto Alves in the preview of the match against the French team Limoges, for the red victory. On the square, Benfica have adopted a strategy…

The beginning of the game with an opponent in the best plan and superiority is discussed until 9-8. Effective at stealing the ball and using triples.naturally dropped, reds made a partial 0-4 (9-12) and took command of the marker. Recommend for Aaron Broussard in 1 bedroom, with 11 points scored at 16-22.

In the second half of the match Limoges replied. Aos 16-25 Massimo Cancelleri pediu time-out and reorganized his troops, which, on renewal, scored five unanswered points (21-25). Here Norberto Alves was forced to ask for a time-out. on one very physical game and better on bumps, got the better of the home team, winning 40-36 at half-time.

reunite with a lot of controversy, good basketball game this is result is still open. Two points from Terrell Carter (40-38) and Benfica shows they won’t give up. On the other hand, Limoges scored seven (47-38) and made it difficult for the Reds at times. Three minutes before the end of the 3rd quarter Ivan Almeida went to the score 54-52. No ending 57-52 for French tuninge the best of eagles was to come!

The last time of the match, and it’s all or nothing on the court to determine the winner. Great exit for Benfica Terrell Carter e James Ellisor reduce to 57-56. Other breed, moments of uncertainty and emotions on the surface leading to skips and some stops. O Limoges rushed forward again and five minutes before the final whistle he was seven points ahead (65-58), after which Norberto Alves stopped the match.

The instructions of the red commander were put into practice, and Benfica began to turn around very efficiently. Steals, rebounds, three-pointers and… 65-63 on the scoreboard! After Wes Clark’s foul on Ivan Almeidathe Cape Verdean winger converted two free throws and leveled the score to 65-65. BUT 20 seconds to end a call, troika Tony Douglas and the Eagles flew ahead of the score (65-68)! Great game, faith to the end and a 67-68 victory for Benfica.. The red team had a party with the benfists who were in the pavilion!

With this triumph, the reds add four points and took 2nd place in the ranking Champions League Group F.

Already 3rd dayscheduled for October 25 at 17:30about Benfica welcomes Baxi Manresa at the Fidelidade Pavilion. Eagles used to meet Sangalhos, at 15:00 on Saturday 15 October.and with Ovarence, 18:00, Friday, October 21st.counting for Betclick League.

STATEMENTS

Norberto Alves (Benfica coach):It was a very physical game, in a very unfavorable environment, filled to the brim with Limoges support. There were several moments. We started very well and, according to our game plan, did not let them run and tried, despite the fact that we were a very physical team, to control the rebound. We managed to do it, but then they began to impose themselves and moved on. In the second half, we did not let them go, raised doubts about what could happen. We knew that if we managed to stay in the game at the end, they would feel the pressure. The team had an incredible character, we defended extraordinary. We dedicate this victory to all Benfica fans! At home, we beat a team that was already European champion and had won more than 11 national championship titles in France. It’s not easy to do what the boys did today. I am very proud of them, they knew how to be a team and rally with each other in that terrible situation that was here today. Thanks to the Benfica fans who were in the pavilion.”