Head Coach “Zenith” Javier Pascal after beating CSKA in Game 6 of the VTB United League Final, he disagreed that his team had a psychological advantage over the opponent.
The meeting took place on Thursday in St. Petersburg and ended in favor of the hosts with the score of 82:63 (16:21, 23:12, 20:15, 23:15). The score in the series up to four wins became 3-3. The decisive match will take place on June 5.
“It was our last home game with a stadium full of fans – it was amazing. I would like to thank everyone who came. We really wanted to make them happy. In the first half it was very difficult for us to play, we couldn’t control the pace perfectly. Then, step by step, we managed to establish a harrow, rebounds, the transition from defense to attack. We gradually took control of the game in hand, Well started the third quarter, took the necessary advantage.
– How did you do?
– Victory is not my merit, it is the merit of my players. We were together from the very beginning, moving in the right direction, trying to play the best we could. Remember that in the regular season we didn’t take first place because some teams disappeared from the United League draw. For this reason, we will have to play the seventh game away. Don’t forget that we were fourth in the Euroleague… Whatever happens in the next game, I think these guys deserve a lot of congratulations.
– Do you feel a psychological advantage over your opponent after two brilliant victories?
– No no no! It will be the final of the final series – everyone will recover mentally and be ready. It happens during the playoffs, but never in the decisive games.
Source : MatchTV
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