Hard victory for Lukoil Academic


Hard victory for Lukoil Academic
Todor Stoykov (Photo: BulgarianBasket.com)
08-03-2010 17:45

The champion of Bulgaria Lukoil Academic won its last game before the Cup Finals which will take place in Yambol between 11-14 March. Lukoil defeated Spartak Pleven away 75-68.
It was a game of ups and downs for both teams. At the start of the game the visitors took an 11-1 lead but Spartak closed the quarter with 12-0 run for a 13-11 lead. Then in the second quarter Spartak was in front 31-26 with 4 minutes to play but Lukoil used a 12-0 run to lead 31-38 after 20 minutes of play.
 
The visitors stayed in front for most part of the third quarter but once again Spartak turned things around and took the lead after 30 minutes, 54-52. The game was decided in three minutes of the last quarter. With 7 minutes to play in the game the score was tied 58-58. Then two three-pointers by Todor Stoykov helped Lukoil score 13 straight points in three minutes to practically decide the game. The hosts tried to make a come back but cut the deficit to only 7 points at the end of the game.
 
Todor Stoykov came back from a injury for the winners and was top scorer for the team with 15 points. Pero Antic added double double - 14 points and 12 rebounds and Chavdar Kostov scored 12 points.
 
For the hosts good performance had Iliya Stankov and Rosen Sofroniev who scored 15 and 14 points recpectively. Good game had Todor Todorov who finished with double double - 11 points and 11 rebounds.
 
Now ahead for both teams are the Finals of Cup of Bulgaria. In 1/4 finals ties Lukoil Academic will meet Rilski Sportist on Thursday, while later in the day Spartak will play against Euroins Cherno more.

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