A decisive match was scheduled in the second semifinal series of A League. Kavkasia coached by Beka Tsivtsivadze beat Zestaponi in the first match of the series, today, Zestaponi won a convincing victory in the return match and the third, decisive match of the series has been scheduled for the finals, which will take place tomorrow, April 19, at 14:30.
The match ended 84:73 (Statistics) eventually, but in the second period the advantage of Zestaponi reached 20 points already. After a big break, the advantage of Imereti club increased even more, the reason of which was the thoughtful and stable game of Zestaponi. When the Caucasians won the previous match, they were successful in shots, but in today ‘s match, the absolute majority of shots in the first half were missed.
The meeting ended in such a way that the situation on the court did not become tense. Kavkasia managed to reduce the gap to 10 points and that was their maximum. Otar Buliava led the winners with 23 points. William Lenard scored 11 points and 16 rebounds. James Flaming had 14 points. Shannon Fawler was the most effective in Kavkasia with 14 points.
Zestaponi played this and the previous match without one of the leaders, Donnell Cegers, who’s 2-match disqualification has expired and will play in the decisive match of the series. Cegers supported Zestaponi from the tribune and encouraged his teammates.