In the Fonbet Russian Championship – Superleague game, the basketball players from Vidnoje claimed victory in the final seconds with a score of 59-60.
Scores by quarter: 14:15, 14:16, 14:13, 17:16
The game started strong for the visitors - the team of Pavel Ryllo took control and led by 6 points. However, the younger “Foxes” quickly got into the game, showing excellent teamwork on the court. Particularly notable was the captain of the “white-and-orange” squad, Anastasia Odintsova, who scored 6 points for her team. Despite the efforts of the Yekaterinburg players, the first quarter ended with a slight advantage for Vidnoje - 14:15.
In the second quarter, the hosts finally managed to pull ahead thanks to Aleksandra Sklyarova, who made a long-range shot, and accurate baskets from Anastasia Odintsova. However, the guests responded with a series of successful attacks: long-range shots from Kuziakina prevented UMMC farm team from extending their lead. The team of Elena Kuzmina made another attempt to break away, but by halftime, the score was once again in favor of the guests - 28:31.
The third quarter was also tough. UMMC-Junior launched an attack and soon restored the tie, forcing both teams to play more cautiously. The surges alternated with turnovers, and the score difference remained minimal. Before the final quarter, the tension reached its peak: the scoreboard showed 42:44 in favor of the guests.
As has often been the case this season, the final period kept the spectators on the edge of their seats until the very last second. The Vidnoje team started with a 5-point run, but the hosts quickly leveled the score - Odintsova and Sklyarova tied it up, and Burmakina added three points from beyond the arc. However, the guests responded with two accurate long-range shots, once again pulling ahead. The climax came one minute before the end: a long-range shot from Maria Sedyakina brought back the intrigue and leveled the score. It seemed like we were heading for overtime, but a final free throw from Sparta and K-2 sealed the game - 59:60.
In the squad of UMMC-Junior, the top scorer was Alena Burmakina with 13 points and 4 rebounds. Anastasia Odintsova posted a double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Svetlana Samusheva contributed 11 points and 6 rebounds.
In the squad of Sparta and K-2, Margarita Kuziakina scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Sofia Stepanova logged a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Ksenia Shopot added 12 points and 4 rebounds.
The teams will play again tomorrow. The game begins at 17:00 local time.