NEWSSpartak Moscow Region survived a furious fight-back from hosts Gambrinus Brno on Sunday to capture the EuroLeague Women title for the second time in a row. Lauren Jackson scored 18 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead Spartak to a 75-60 triumph. The Australia superstar, who had 35 in Spartak's semi-final success against Ekaterinburg, was named Final Four MVP. |
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The first day of the EuroLeague Women Final Four is in the books and for our money we got plenty of great basketball including an overtime thriller between Bourges and hosts Brno. In the great tradition of the Faurie Files here are some news and notes from the semi-finals. |
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More HeadlinesGambrinus Brno coach Jan Bobrovsky and his players lived to fight another day after a stunning overtime victory against Bourges in Friday's second game at the EuroLeague Women Final Four. The Czech giants won 90-81 and are now just one victory away from a second European title in three years, but they will have to overcome defending champions Spartak Moscow Region on Sunday. |
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Gambrinus Brno rose from the dead to force overtime and then prevailed 90-81 over Bourges in the second semi-final at the EuroLeague Women Final Four. The triumph means Brno will now take on Spartak Moscow Region in the title game on Sunday. |
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THE ARENA| Sport Hall Rosnicka | | Address:
Horákova 3080/7, 61600 Brno, CZE
Tel: +420 (5) 41 21 29 02
Fax: +420 (5) 41 21 29 02
Capacity: 2100
Nearest airport: Brno, Bratislava, Vienna, Prague
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| Mestska Sportovni Hala | | Address:
Vodova 108, 61600 Brno, CZE
Tel: +420 (541) 23 89 90
Fax: +420 (541) 23 89 90
Capacity: 4000
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HOTELSBest Western Premium Hotel International |
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ADMINISTRATIONOfficeAddress:
Horákova 3080/7, 61600 Brno, CZE
Tel.:
+420 (5) 41 21 29 02
Fax:
+420 (5) 41 21 29 02
Email:
niznansky@bkzabiny.cz
Web:
www.bkzabiny.eu
StaffPresident: Michal Chládek
General Manager: Dusan Niznansky
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