"Astana" wins "Yenisei" in the second overtime

22.11.2016

Presidential basketball club "Astana" on his dance floor in the second overtime victory over the Krasnoyarsk "Yenisei" - 98:97 (21:17, 25:20, 19:19, 10:19, 10:10, 13:12).

In terms of heating, this match has become one of the most dramatic of the season. The hosts from the start and took the lead for a long time held it in his hands. However, in the end of normal time after the exact penalty Siberians Tony Taylor took the lead by one point - 74:75. In response to the "Astana" was only three seconds, and that was enough for them to force Alexis Vzdykhalkin naruschit rules for three-point shots. Leonidas Kaselakis could win this match for "Astana" in most of the time, but was able to send the target of only 1 of 3 free throws. Overtime!

In a further 5-minute recoup had already "Yenisei". In the last seconds they conceded three points - 85:82. But after the first Siberians harvested combination brought to the long-range shot Basil Zavorueva, and then got out of protection.

In the second overtime, lead by the guests. It seemed that they dozhmut tired opponent. But the last word in this meeting still remains the leader of "Astana" Robert Lowry. In the decisive attack American almost lost the ball and attacked with insane resistance, but still scored an incredible three-pointer with a siren, who gave his team the victory - 98:97.

The most productive:

"Astana": Robert Lowry (27), Ian Miller (26), Usman Kruballi (11 + 10 rebounds), Leonidas Kaselakis (11), Anton Ponomarev (11).

"Yenisei" Frank Elegar (22 + 15 + 4 rebounds, blocked shots), Tony Taylor (20), Alex Vzdykhalkin (15), Suleiman Braymoh (11 + 8 rebounds), Vasily Zavoruev (9 + 5 assists).

Head coach of "Astana" Ilias Papateodoru:
- It is difficult to describe in words what happened today. I think we deserved this victory. Even in regular time. Every 40 minutes we tried to control the game, to lead it. There was a chance not to go to overtime, but we did not use it. It is important that players at all times remain the most concentrated - and it has brought us victory. Thank you to the fans for their support!

Head coach "Yenisei" Oleg Okulov:
- Congratulations to "Astana" and its fans deserved victory. It is difficult here is something else to say.

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