“Olimpija” of Giorgi Shermadini and Vladimir Boisa is in the final of Slovenian Cup. Thanks to good play of Georgian basketball players, “Olimpija” beat “Zlatorog” Lasko 85:73 in the semifinal. On February 13, “Olimpija” will play against “Helios” in the final.
Shermadini who is 216 cm was not in the main staff and he played during 19,46 minutes. But it was quite enough for him to become the best player of the match. Giorgi played actively. He scored 7 penalties from 8. Shermadini collected 17 points and 10 rebounds. Also, he made double doubles. Besides that, he earned one turnover. He committed two fouls and 6 fouls were committed against him.
Shermadini received the highest benefit of evaluation – 26. Saso Ozbolt had 20 and Kenny Gregory – 17.
As for Vladimir Boisa, he played during 13,12 minutes and earned 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and turnover.
“Olimpija” did not find it hard to achieve victory, though, after winning the first quarter with 11 points, “Zlatorog” reduced the score up to 3 points. “Olimpija” played well in the 3rd and 4th quarters and finally, they won the match.
“Bennet Cantu” of Manuchar Markoishvili went through the final. “Bennet Cantu” beat “Air Avellino” 82:65 in the semifinal. Georgian basketball player played during 17 minutes but he scored only 2 points. He collected 3 assists and 1 rebound. Manuchar committed 4 personal fouls and one foul was committed against him.
Nicolas Mazzarino became the best player of “Bennet Cantu” with 21 points. Vladimir Micov earned 18 points.
“Bennet Cantu” will play against “Siena” for Italian Cup. “Siena” won over “Montegranaro” 80:67 in the semifinal.
Irakli Pertaia
