The junior team could not beat the CB Alginet despite going to dominate the lead from start to 36 minute. At the end of the match the result was 68 to 71.
The first part was clear Dianense domain, showing a colorful game with good ball movement and confidence in the outside shot. Ruben scored a triple to close the first ten minutes with a clear 25 to 15.
In the second quarter local players came to take maximum advantage of the match in minute 19, 44 25 to (and up to seven three-pointers). But five consecutive points of the pivots of Alginet avoided decant the game prematurely with a 44 30 it came to rest.
In the third quarter, both teams found it difficult to score his first basket in the game. The game became more engaged by the exchange of personal fouls that led to players continuously to the free throw line. And that 67 Even free throws were launched in this match! 41 26 shot by Alginet Denia. With a poor percentage of 46% ie only 12 converted.
Alginet managed to lose the "psychological barrier" of the ten-point lead at the end of the third period, 54 45 to.
Already in the last quarter of Denia Basketball players tried by all means stop the comeback of Alginet showing the competitive nature that has given this generation be regional runner-up twice and play two championships in Spain.
A triple by Joan García culminated a comeback that gave them wings with three minutes left to play, 58 to 59. Marc Mari was also sent off for five personal fouls and Alginet was strong near the rim, both in the Marcell penetrations (22 points) and under the rings with Galarza (16 points) and pulling to the maximum advantage of the Alginet , 58 to 65 just in the absence of just two minutes.
But players Denia Basketball They were brave until the final whistle and showed character. Edu six consecutive points counteracted a new triple of Joan of Alginet to enter the last minute by adjusting the scoreboard, 64 68 to.
Two free throws made by the rival base, 64 70 to. And again a new sample Denia basketball character with a very fast penetration of Sergio who went to inside like a shot and scoring. Good defense and Francesc basket for 68 70 failing to only a few seconds. Forced an attempted robbery last personal foul and free throw by Alginet closed the final, 68 71 to.
For the Dénia Basquet in this game played and scored; Alex (5), Rubén (9), Francesc (17), Edu (17), Marc (6), Rober (10), Joan (3), Sergio (3), Felix (1) Lucas (-), Fran and Miguel.
