Spartak Moscow claimed the 2005-2006 EuroCup Women’s title following a 72-66 win over Pays D’Aix and won the two-game series by a combined score of 152-131.
Spartak entered the game knowing they need only a victory or loss of 14 points or less to claim the best-of-two series.
Spartak Moscow are taking nothing despite holding a 15-point advantage from the first leg of their EuroCup Women final against Pays D´Aix.
The Russians, who boast an incredible line-up which includes Lisa Leslie (United States), Ticha Penicheiro (Portugal), Linda Frohlich (Germany) and Gordana Grubin (Serbia & Montenegro) - all seasoned internationals - are huge favourites as the second leg will be staged in Moscow on Tuesday evening.
Spartak Moscow are in command of the EuroCup Women final after thrashing hosts Pays D´Aix in the opening leg the championship tie on Tuesday evening.
The fabulous four of Lisa Leslie, Gordana Grubin, Ticha Penicheiro and Linda Frohlich (pictured) led the Russian team to an 80-65 triumph in Aix-en-Provence.