Quotes after the game SCM U Craiova - BC Levski

In the last game of the first week of EUROHOLD Balkan League SCM U Craiova defeated BC Levski 73-71 at home in a thrilling end. Here is what some of the main figures in the match had to say after it:

Andjelko Mandic, head coach of SCM U Craiova: "First I want to congratulate my players who played one good game. 30 minutes were very good but at the end we once again had problems. Almost each game is the same scenario. I′m very satisfied of the first 30 minutes and general I′m very satisfied because we received 71 points. We hade some very good moments in defense as we scored 8 or 10 easy points on fast break which is a result of good defense. At the end of the first half we started to lose control of the rebounding but it′s normal to play with some mistakes. We have to be focused and not have empty minutes. It′s good for the confidence that our first international game is a win and it′s important for the motivation."

Konstantin Papazov, head coach of BC Levski: "The team that deserved more to win this game won it. The team of Craiova was better during the whole match even though we had a open shot for the victory. We have some problems. First of all we are late with our preparation and we don′t have a team game in offense nor defense. I′m happy that in situation like this we recovered and we came very close in the last two minutes. This competition is very strong, it will be very long as there are 16 games. The good thing from this match is we lost only by 2 points and we′ll have option in Sofia to win by more and have the advantage. Our position 5 players were not focused, they didn′t show their quality One key player - Pavel Ivanov, was back after 20 days with injury and I believe our future is better than what we showed in this game. I wish Craiova good season in local championship and in EUROHOLD Balkan League because all the teams that are in it can help it grow further as every season the level and the quality of the teams are higher."

Rade Dzambic, player of SCM U Craiova: "It′s a huge victory for us. We should have won by a lot more points but it′s ok. It′s a big win for us."