October 5, 2016 Godana cycle track "Sary-Arka" PBC "Astana" held the second match in the VTB United League. After a good start of BC "Astana" in the game against UNICS Kazan, I was optimistic but cautious.

The rival of "Astana" also started the season well, winning the first leg of Nizhny Novgorod with a score of 104: 81. Reset won the ball home flooring and immediately brought the team two points Roderick Odom. The guests answered the attack. It was evident that the team started the game cautiously, recognizing each other on the sly. The first ten minute has passed under the pressure of Kazan, and as a result - 16-26 in favor of the guests.

The second period also showed an active game players UNICS, stepping into the gap + 10 points. Titled opponent had to keep this advantage and a long break the team went with the score 35-45 in favor of BC "UNICS". It is noteworthy that in the first match of the present champion of the Paralympic Games in Rio, Zulfiya Gabidullina. Basketball club "Astana" champion thanks for your support and interest in the match.

The third period was also under the control of last year's finalists of VTB United League. No matter how I tried "Astana", catch up with the opponent did not work. Last ten-minute segment of the game is also not amended.

The game ended with the score 68:84 in favor of BC "UNICS".Statistics: Rod Odom (21 points + 5 rebounds), Robert Lowry (12 points). I have marked an opponent Keith Langford (20 points), Joaquim Colom (15 points + 6 assists). Head coach of BC "Astana", Ilias Papateodoru:

- We knew it would be difficult today. There were two teams who have completely different goals in this league. But we were very motivated and ready for battle. Of course, we have some problems in attack. Now we need to recover before the important match against CSKA Moscow. The head coach of UNICS Evgeny Pashutin;

- I congratulate my team to victory. This year, the "Astana" very aggressive, and uncompromising athletic team. Playing different forms of protection, it uses active pressure. The first two quarters we have tried to adapt, but in the third quarter found the keys to victory are better protect themselves better ball control. At the same time, we are still far from his best form ahead of a lot of work.

In the next match on October 8 "Astana" plays host to award-winning floor CSKA Moscow. The game will begin at 16:00 Moscow time at the Republican cycle track "Saryarka".