Žakelj: We had to win and we did

We had to win and we did it, but we have to analyze the good and bad things, said coach Buducnost Volija after the dramatic victory over Ulm.

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Photo: KK Budućnost Voli
Photo: KK Budućnost Voli
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Buducnost Volija basketball players beat Ulm, and in what way, by going from "winning" to "losing" the game and back in a short time...

Finally, the "blues" solved a dramatic duel in their favor, and at what moment, because after two wins and four losses, they were at a turning point in the Eurocup.

"We had pressure, because we had to win. We weren't relaxed, especially not in defense, we were often scared and we weren't at the level I wanted. It was an interesting, difficult match. I think we have a lot in reserve for the next matches," he said. is the coach of the "blue" Andrej Žakelj.

Buducnost defeated the Germans in overtime - 105:100, after barely winning overtime, and all this after having a 13-point lead at the beginning of the quarter.

"It is very difficult to play against Ulm, and Slavković's injury disrupted some of our ideas in defense. We had to win and we did that, but we have to analyze the good and bad things," Žakelj stressed.

Ulm coach Taj Herelson congratulated Buducnosti.

"It is difficult to stop the opponent's attack, which was diverse. When I look at the statistics, I see that they shot 50 percent for three points. This was a very good game, both teams had a good shooting percentage and it was very exciting. I am proud of how we came back from minus 13, we didn't give up, we fought until the end. Unfortunately, we missed important open shots in overtime, with which we could have decided the game".

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