03.12.2003

USK Blex KV Praha 57 Euroleasing-Orsi Sopron 87

A torrid 1st quarter from visiting team Sopron was enough for the Hungarians to score a victory over USK Blex Praha, their first road win of the season.

Sopron put on a clinic in the opening 10 minutes of the game, dispaying perfect defense and flawless shooting. Praha were helpless against the onslaught as the Hungarians raced away to a 9:23 lead.

		Sopron center Oxana Zakalyuzhnaya hit 6 of her 8 field goal attempts for 13 points

The break between the 1st two quarters brought no respite to Praha and Sopron increased their advantage to 29 points, 11:30.

Praha coach Ivan Benes was forced into taking multiple timeouts to try to disprupt Sopron. His team did improve, but the gap was simply too large for them to make significant headway. Sopron produced a strong 3rd quarter and the result of the game was never in doubt.

Gordana Kovacevic was the outstanding perfomer of the game. She netted 25 points on 12/17 shooting, earning MVP honours.

 

03.12.2003

Quotes Praha-Sopron

Natalia Hejkova, Head Coach, Euroleasing-Orsi Sopron:

"We knew today, that we would have to win in order to make the quarterfinals. I am satisfied with the game. For the first time in this season, my players performed like I wanted to."

Ivan Benes, Head Coach, USK Blex KV Prague:

"I would like to congratulate Sopron. They played a great game and showed us, that we have to learn a lot as a rookie in the EuroLeague Women. Sopron was simply the better team."