Quotes after the game KB Trepca - SK Tirana
SK Tirana recorded a very very important away victory against KB Trepca. After this match both teams are with 2-3 record and with five games to play have a good chance of going to the Second Stage. Here are some quotes after the game was over:
Dimitrios Papadopoulos, head coach of KB Trepca: "The fact that we gave 8 offensive rebounds in the first half put us under psychological pressure and made us receive 39 points. In the second half we did much better, tried to comeback and took a 1-point lead with 2:30 to go in the game. However we received points in the last seconds of Tirana′s offenses and it cost us the game."
Valdrin Haxhiu, player of KB Trepca: "One of the main reasons we lost the game was that we thought we′ll show the same performance like the previous game and beat Tirana. They though came to Mitrovica very motivated and well prepared and managed to get a deserved win."
Nikola Milatovic, head coach of SK Tirana: "It was very important win for us because it′s tough to overcome Tirana in Mitrovica. They really have a good team, they have a really good coach and of course the best fans in BIBL. I would like to congratulate Trepca′s fans. We have four games and we hope that will qualify for the Second Stage in the competition."
Endrit Hysenagolli, player of SK Tirana: "We won this game with our hearts. Our team was very motivated for this match. We knew it was going to be tough for us because Mitrovica is the toughest place in BIBL but our courage and engagement were decisive to win this game."
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