Francesca Pasa and Lyon qualified in the last minute©FIBA
Results of day 1 of the second round of (12/18/2024):
A first leg took place: Ramla received, on the ground of their own opponent Miskolc. Never leading, the Hungarians even took a 19 pt lead just before half time under the leadership of Charles CHARLES (24pts, 4/6 from distance, 7 rebounds). But the second period will see the Israeli rebellion behind Jennie SIMMS (23pts, 13 rebounds at 7/11 on shots) who will come back very close. The suspense is therefore complete for the return match which will take place in the same room this Thursday.
For the return matches: fortunes were mixed for the French clubs. With 3 qualifications and 2 eliminations.
The Gazelles will have done the job in Lithuania. A balanced start but once the French took a 10-point lead, the gap was never reduced, except in the last 2 minutes. A meeting very well mastered by Novels BERNIES (6pts, 10 passes) et Hortense LIMOUZIN (11pts, 10 rebounds).
Lyon escaped through a mouse hole. After the away draw, the lionesses came very close to elimination. A tough match with a narrow gap (+4 max for Lyon, +7 max for Vilnius). A gap between +2 and -2 throughout the last quarter! In short, a breathtaking match. At -2 in the last minute, it’s a throw Just JOCYTE (13pts) then a big shot of Julie WOJTA (5pts, 10 rebounds) which will give the advantage to the lionesses (68-67). An interception of Francesca PASA (11pts, 6 rebounds 4 assists and 2 interceptions, 1 block) on the last defense and she will close the score with one last throw. Hot hot.
Villeneuve D’Ascq quietly confirmed his victory from last week. Everything was decided after the break (42-41), Haley PETERS (15pts, 9 rebounds, 7 assists) and the Northerners accelerated from the third quarter (31-12) to then manage the last act without batting an eyelid.
Overcoming a handicap of 15pts was an arduous task. It proved impossible against Keltern’s defense. Corals MUSA (8pts, 15 rebounds) struggled in the paint, but that only delayed the deadline. (29-31, 20′). But the second half will be frustrating offensively and the Germans will gradually gain a crippling advantage. The Frenchwoman Johan MUZET (9ts at 4/4, 5 rebounds, 3 assists2 interceptions in 29 minutes) will have been valuable for the visitors.
After his home draw, Charnay tried everything to bring victory to San Sebastien. But the bottom of the Spanish championship had the last word thanks to Delicious WASHINGTON (23pts, 10 rebounds). However, the French and Monique WIND TEACHER (21pts, 5 rebounds, 8 assists), at the cost of a 15-0 at the end of the third quarter, had come back to within 1 very small point of the Spaniards.
In Poland, the draw between Gdynia and Estudiantes benefits the Spaniards, winners in the first leg. The difference will never be greater than 10 points. 25 minutes of local domination then a second half to the advantage of the visitors.
Galatasaray confirmed their victory in the first leg. Still ahead with a score between 6 and 10pts! Except at the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th during which Belgrade sneaked back in front thanks to its superb third quarter (27-17). Otherwise, Yueru LI went with his double double (24pts, 11 rebounds)
The Italians from Sassari resisted to maintain their slight lead from the first leg (+6+). But they were virtually eliminated during the entire second half, except for the last 5 minutes. They can say thank you to Sparkle TAYLOR (32 pts, (rebounds, 6 assists).
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