Basketball players in Prague slept in the first half, then caught up in vain
After returning to the elite domestic league, the South Bohemians would like to break the unsuccessful series, but so far they have not succeeded. The international team that is just being formed will definitely need time to play and tune in.
In addition, the people of Prague confirm that they are on the threshold of a new year in good origin and, after winning over South Bohemia, they have a 100% balance, so far the Hradec Králové newcomer has already lost the fourth defeat in a row.
The guests did not catch up in the first half and after the opening act they suffered a twenty-five-point loss. They are honored that they took over after the change of sides, they have to, but the shortage was too great and it can be alleviated only to a limited extent.
Josh King, coach of USK Prague: “It was a match of two halves. We entered it concentrated and with the right energy. In the second half, however, we lost concentration and in the end we were lucky. The opponent did a good job, he did not give up, he tried to push to the end. “
Jan Štěrba, USK Prague wing: “It was a match between two halves. In the first we dominated, we defeated our opponents and at the end of the first half we led by 25 points. After changing sides, we dropped it and let our opponents give simple shirts. In the end we won, but from Jindřichův Hradec it was a really good performance in the second half. “
Gilbert Abraham, coach of GBA Fio banka J. Hradec: “This is the second match in a row, when we had a slow start, we lost from the beginning and did not return until the second half. We have a young and inexperienced team, but we need to show better work and commitment throughout the match. “
Štěpán Borovka, GBA Fio banka J. Hradec quarterback: “We didn’t defend at all in the first half, as is, unfortunately, a bit of a habit in our country. On the other hand, I think we are in the second half, why did we get back to the top competition. Energy was felt from everyone who was on the field. This is the way we can break through that string of losses and get victorious. “
USK Praha – GBA Fio banka J. Hradec 86:75 (28:14, 55:30, 73:51)
Body: West 25, Mangas 14, Kyzlink 11, Vyroubal 10, Švec 8, Vlk 4, Macháč 4, Štěrba 4, Petružela 3, Bátovský 2, Fuxa 1 – Dorn 28, Novotný 9, Stegbauer 8, Steere 8, Ikengwuruka 6, Borovka 5, Lihnart 5, Gregory 4, Smith 2. Threesomes: 11: 6. Fouls: 22:22. Free throws: 17/25: 17/25. Rebounds: 47:39. Judges: Salvetr, Kapaňa, Pokorný. Attendance: 458.