Cactus and Olimpi played against each other in the final match of the 17th round of the Super League. Both of the teams had 9 victories and 7 defeats. Consequently, the result of this match was of great importance.
Leading players – Mikheil Chochua, Nika Darbaidze, Revaz Rogava and Mark Ogden, were missing from Olimpi due to injuries. All four of these basketball players are in the starting lineup of Olimpi. In such situation, the team of Ivatin could not resist Cactus. The meeting took place with the advantage of Cactus and ended with their victory – 85:68.
Deandre Parks led the winners with 20 points. Terik Bridgeman scored 17 points. Christian Johnson accumulated 14 points. Givi Baqradze was the most effective with 26 points in Olimpi. Merab Boqolishvili scored 16 points. Moris Hill scored 14 points.
The next matches of the Super League will be held on February 10.
Archil Jghenti – Cactus head coach:
“I congratulate my team on winning. Although, many players were missing from Olimpi because of injuries, the winning is still pleasant. It was an important game for us, we play with Marneuli in two days and I think, this victory will help our team psychologically.”
Dimitri Djakobov – Olimpi coach:
“I congratulate Cactus on winning, they deserved this victory. As for the game, we found ourselves in a very difficult situation because 7 players were missing because of injuries. The boys tried to fight to the end, but unfortunately, they did not have enough power and energy. We will prepare for the next game.”
