Complete silence in Pionir Zvezda knocked out by Alba The worst team of the Euroleague kept the Red Whites away from the Top 8 stage

Photo: Mileta Mirčetić What happened to Red Star tonight against Alba?! Dusko Ivanovic's team had everything in their hands, a double-digit advantage and the game after the opening 15 minutes, and then it was as if they pressed the button for self-destruction The Germans once again showed that they are a traditionally difficult rival of the Belgrade team, so they travel to Berlin with a big smile on their faces - 72:87.

Although tied for last place in the Euroleague standings, the Albatross showed tonight that they still have something in them, that is, that they can upset almost anyone Maodo Lo was in a particularly good mood, throwing in almost everything he could get his hands on, especially in the second half.

Three-pointers were just "flying" and Zvezda's defense, especially in the second half, was very weak Dusko Ivanovic's players simply played too lukewarm, not enough" which was effectively cut in half by him and Procida until the great rest.

The situation is no better for Zvezda in the third part either Maodo Lo continued to "siege" Zvezda's basket, albeit once and with the great help of referee Fernando Roca, who in front of his eyes allowed the German to make a basket even though he was stepping on the outside line, and that led us into a result seesaw.

Alba led a little, then red and white led a little, and it all ended with a point difference in favor of Dusko Ivanovic's team before the final ten minutes All this foreshadowed the full drama in the last ten minutes.

To make things worse and more unfavorable for Zvezda, Alba started furiously in the last section Dusko Ivanovic's timeout didn't help either, the red and whites were sinking more and more every minute.

They missed everything they could For four minutes, Zvezda did not score points at the beginning of the last part.

Alba scored ten points during that time, reaching +9, and in those moments there was total silence in "Pionir" No one could believe that the German team was causing so many problems for the Belgraders again.

As the quarter wore on, the gap only continued to grow We watched the festival of Zvezda's three-point shooting misses, while Alba on the other side just hit.

Maodo Lo especially In fact, he decided with his points tonight against the very weak red and white.

The red and whites had an ideal chance to get closer to winning the Top 8 stage after yesterday's defeats by Partizan and Žalgiris But that chance was squandered, and now they will have to play against somewhat tougher opponents, and there is simply no more room for error.

Crvena zvezda - Alba Berlin 72:87 (25:15, 19:24, 17:21, 11:27) Arena: Aleksandar Nikolić, Belgrade Spectators: 8,000 Judges: Fernando Roka (Portugal), Joanis Fufis (Greece), Jurgis Laurinavičius (Lithuania) Red Star: Vildoza 10, Lazarević 4, Mitrović 8, Lazić, Martin, Dobrić 7, Ivanović 9, Nedović 11, Marković 2, Kuzmic 2, Petrushev 14 , Bentil 5 Alba Berlin : Lo 24, Procida 11, Smit 8, Vecel 9, Matisek 3, Schneider, Olinde 13, Kumađe, Tajman 9, Sikma 2, Lamers 8, Blat IV QUARTER 10th minute (72:87) - Maodo Lo takes the ball and hits another deuce The series of Zvezda failures continues.

Nothing goes through the hoop Two points from Petrushev from the penalty line.

Olinde just as precise 8th minute (68:81) - No changes in the next two minutes.

Two throws by Lamers Petrushev reduces the difference, Smith returns it.

As many as 13 differences with two minutes to go Complete shock and awe in Pionir.

6th minute (65:77) - Dobrić scores after a basket from the penalty spot Maodo Lo, 19 points, troika There is no Dobrić troika, the situation is increasingly difficult.

Foul By Dobrić Another Trio Of Loa

There is no triple Petrushev 4th minute (63:70) - Gabriela Proćid's shock dunk from the counter.

Then Lamers gets to the new pawns Petrushev missed the deuce.

The ramp passes, Zvezda's time is up Here is Dobrić's basket finally.

2nd minute (61:66) - What is happening with the Red Star?! Luk Sikma brings advantage, Vecel increases it from the penalty line Jalen Smith adds two more points for +5, and there's Dusko Ivanovic's timeout.

Photo: Mileta Mirčetić III QUARTER 10th minute (61:60) - A full minute without points, after which the great Stefan Lazarevic gives Zvezda the advantage Passing is inaccurate from a distance.

Nedović is almost unrecognizable from a distance tonight, another failure Now a foul by Nedović over Vecel.

Vecel halved again Nothing from Vildoza's basket from 11-12 meters.

Now total confusion about whether the ball hit the hoop It's not.

You can see it on the replay There will be only one difference before the final ten minutes of basketball.

8th minute (59:59) - Ivanovic returns the points and advantage to Zvezda, after which Maodo Lo adds two more points to Alba He has 16 points on his account.

Last time Zvezda was "poked" by Luk Sikma, this time Maodo Lo is trying to take over this role Jani Vecel misses a free throw after a foul by Ivanovic, but the second time is more accurate.

Nedović, on the other hand, throws in both 6th minute (55:56) - It's good, here's Nedovic with points, it's tied again.

A hard miss by Lamers, and the ball was picked up by Filip Petrushev Ivanovic scores after a good pass.

Maodo Lo scores for three Alba has already managed to score 17 points The ball leaked from Lazić on the shot for three.

4th minute (51:53) - Filip Petrušev's three-pointer! But immediately on the other side, the answer in the form of a basket by Alba Mitrović points to the assistance of Nedović, but the unreal Maodo Lo scores a double and is also fouled for an additional penalty He threw him in as well, after which Mitrović added two points.

After that, Timan puts Alba back in the lead again The star is in complete anti-rhythm.

2nd minute (44:45) - Lamers scored a double from half-distance, after which he brings two more points to his team Smith steals the ball and Zvezda loses for the first time! Timeout by Dusko Ivanovic.

II QUARTER 10th minute (44:39) - Unbelievably, Joanes Timan reduces the difference to five points What does Zvezda do? Steps of Petrushev.

Alba's mistake, Petrushev's mistake Finally, a foul by Lazarevic.

Nedović's stolen ball and dunk! Maodo Lo is fouled This debatable decision was handed down by a judge from Lithuania, Laurinavičius.

8th minute (42:35) - Vecel dunks, Dusko Ivanovic timeout No Lazarevic points, but no Nedovic for three either.

Alba's jump, problems in the Zvezda game Blat misses by three, but there is the ubiquitous Proćida.

But you can't go against the magical Luka Vildoza! He shows once again how important he is for this Zvezda team, he will have an additional shot after the basket And he will realize it.

And then the stolen ball! Two points for the Argentine, who alone brings the red and whites a big advantage That Procida again, another two points.

6th minute (37:29) - Luka Vildoza couldn't score a three-pointer from about ten meters away, although he wasn't far away And Olinde keeps Alba in the game.

Dobrić misses again by three, now he is in a smaller black series Mitrović didn't hit for three, but Ben Bentil is under the basket and with a foul! He will also have an additional roll to return the red and white to +10! Already the third foul by Luka Sikma, it's a huge problem for the Albatross! Ben is also accurate from the penalty line.

Terrible shot by Smith, Luka Vildoza catches the ball TV timeout.

Vildoza is stepping on the touchline and the unreal Olinde is hitting everything tonight 4th minute (34:25) - Marković takes both penalties, and the magical Luka Vildoza scores a triple! The Argentinian is great! It's a pity, Olinda for three And that overhand.

A better defense could not have been played Ognjen Dobrić loses the ball, Alba scores two points from the counter.

Great action for Stefan Lazarevic and dunk! 2nd minute (27:20) - Bad start of the quarter for Zvezda, unsportsmanlike foul by Luka Mitrović Alba's three points came from that possession, one from the penalty line and two more from Maodo Lo later on.

Matisek commits the second foul in the continuation The excellent Luka Vildoza scores his first basket himself! Unfortunately, Alba runs a lot and Vecel reaches the point.

Foul in attack by Lo, and unsportsmanlike A slap in the face to Marković.

- The match is followed by Marko Gudurić, who was greeted by the fans present 1ST QUARTER 10th minute (25:15) - Marković doesn't make a three-pointer, but Ivanovic's three-pointer arrives from an offensive jump for +10! Alba's timeout with a minute and a half left.

Procida scores again in the last second of the attack But there goes the great Nemanja Nedović! Three! Stolen ball by Marković, the attack will calm down.

After all, a foul by Tamir Blat, after which Petrushev throws in two throws The quarter ends with a triple by Matisek.

8th minute (17:10) - Nemanja Nedović doesn't hit his first shot either A beautiful assist by Nedović for Filip Petrušev, what a dunk and a foul! The pioneer is on his feet.

He didn't hit the extra throw, it's a shame Blat loses the ball Nedović once again to Mitrović this time! The advantage of Zvezda is growing, but in those moments Petrushev also fouls on the other side.

Two throws are made by Proćid, but Ivanovic also easily scores Alba already has six turnovers.

Nedović was fouled, and after that Petrushev scored with a great assist from Mitrović! 6th minute (9:6) - And Alba managed to fight for two points through representative Maodo Lo Dobrić missed the double again, and on top of all that, Filip Petrushev commits a foul that sends us to the first TV timeout.

Jaylen Smith missed a three-pointer after a small break, but Joanes Tieman added two points to Alba's account 4th minute (9:4) - Bentil's stolen ball followed by his foul in the attack.

Alba also loses the ball, but Dobrić does not punish it with a three-pointer Olinde is again accurate for two, and so is Mitrović on the other side of the field.

2nd minute (7:2) - Excellent start by Crvena zvezda Ben Bentillo's points from the penalty line, then Ognjen Dobrić's three-pointer, after which Alba's first basket arrives through Luis Olinde.

But, and Ognjen Kuzmic very quickly then reaches his first two points In the first part of the season, Zvezda finally managed to break the bad tradition in duels with Alba.

Before the November victory of the red and whites, we saw seven consecutive Albatros triumphs, three of which came in Belgrade In that clash in the "Mercedes-Benz Arena", we watched overtime, but also the magical game of the great Luka Vildoza.

He then scored 21 points with three rebounds and five assists There is no doubt that he will have great motivation tonight, and Nemanja Nedović could be a key figure alongside him.

What Zvezda can be happy about is the fact that with a victory, they would be just one triumph behind the eighth position in the table, which ultimately leads to the Top 8 stage, since Žalgiris and Partizan lost yesterday The main referee of the match will be Fernando Roca from Portugal, and he will be assisted by Ioannis Fufis from Greece, as well as Jugis Laurinavicius from Lithuania.

This means that after a long time, an arbitrator from Spain will not be delegated for the match (Telegraf.

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