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45-75
Final score18 March 2005 | 18:00h
Valencia (ESP) , Spectators: 1500
Referees: Richard Stokes(ENG), Dariusz Lenczowski(POL)
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Ros Casares 45 vs. VBM-SGAU 75
// 18 March 2005


A powerful performance from Russian side Samara was too much for Valencia in their EuroLeague Women quarter-final play-off series. Samara simply had too much firepower for Valencia and powered their way to a 45-75 victory and a first Final Four appearance.

The home side got off to a quick start on the back of Chamique Holdsclaw, who nailed six quick points. The lead however flip-flopped back and forth throughout the first quarter, as both teams used balanced play and tough defense as a means of attack. Olga Arteshina led the way for VBM-SGAU, and with her eight points the visitors took a slight three-point lead into the second quarter.

The second period turned out to be a total flop for the home side. Plagued by turnovers and missed lay-ups, they went scoreless until the six-minute mark when Sonja Kireta finally hit a jumper.

Unfortunately for Ros Casares this would be their last bucket of the half. The visitors were not shooting lights-out either, but with their activity on the offensive boards getting them second and third looks at the basket they went on to a 21-42 lead at the half.

The second half of the game was totally dominated by VBM-SGAU as they continued to use balanced play coupled with strong rebounding. At the end of play, the visitors won 45-75 and with the victory have qualified for the Final Four.

Ros CasaresVBM-SGAU
Suzy Batkovic
Maria Stepanova
12Pts9
6Reb14
1Ass1
30Min26
Ros CasaresVBM-SGAU
16/64FG M/A30/67
13/49 (26.5%) 2PtFG M/A27/55 (49.1%)
3/15 (20.0%) 3PtFG M/A3/12 (25.0%)
10/13 (76.9%) FT M/A12/22 (54.5%)
34 (12-22) Reb (O-D)55 (17-38)
9Ass17
14To15
8St10
2Bs5
17Pf15
45Pts75