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BG Göttingen misses victory in Bilbao at the last second

In the first game of the second group stage of the Fiba Europe Cup, the Göttingen basketball team has to play in Bilbao. For the favorites for first place, the decision will come down to the last shot.

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Players reach for a basketball. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Players reach for a basketball. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Europe Cup - BG Göttingen misses victory in Bilbao at the last second

BG Göttingen failed to spring a surprise at the start of the second group stage of the Fiba Europe Cup. In the first game on Wednesday evening, the German basketball club was beaten 73:75 (45:44) by Spanish club Surne Bilbao Basket, which was considered one of the favorites, despite a strong performance.

The team of Head Coach Olivier Foucart got off to a poor start. The home side led 11:2 after just under five minutes, but the club from Lower Saxony improved as the game progressed and tied the scores at 15:15 in the first quarter thanks to a three by Umoja Gibson. Bilbao pulled away again midway through the second period, but BG did not let itself be shaken off and fought its way back into the game once more.

The action on court repeated itself after the break. Bilbao managed to pull slightly ahead again, but Göttingen tied the scores at 64:64 with six minutes remaining. The game was finally decided with one second remaining when Göttingen's best scorer Fedor Zugic (16 points) of all players missed a two-pointer to make it 73:74. At the other end, Thijs De Ridder scored the final points with a free throw.

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Read also:

  1. Despite the loss in Bilbao, BG Göttingen continues its journey in the Fiba Europe Cup group stage, representing Lower Saxony in this prestigious basketball tournament.
  2. Bilbao, known for its vibrant basketball culture, will host another game in the main round of the Fiba Europe Cup, with BG Göttingen set to face a new opponent, looking to avenge their last-second loss.
  3. Göttingen's missing victory in Bilbao during the Fiba Europe Cup has put a slight dent in their hopes for advancing to the championship round, but they remain resilient, training hard for the upcoming group stage games in the international basketball competition.
  4. The Fiba Europe Cup has once again brought the world of basketball to Göttingen, as their local team, BG Göttingen, competes alongside clubs like Bilbao, showcasing the beauty and excitement of the sport to a global audience.

Source: www.stern.de

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