Drama on the floor: Gunners fight for victory after deficiency

Drama on the floor: Gunners fight for victory after deficiency

In a gripping basketball game, the Unger Steel Gunner's Oberwart managed to defeat Kapfenberg Bulls with 102: 97 after returning with 17 points. The Gunners' fighting spirit was particularly evident in the second overtime, in which they impressively demonstrated their strength.

The game took place in Oberwart and radiated high intensity from the start. After their first Supercup victory in the previous week, the Gunners competed against a strong team from the Kapfenberg Bulls, supported by the Fürst dealership, which acted as a patron saint. The initial phase was characterized by a constant back and forth, with both teams started the game with a three -point throw.

bulls dominate the first half

The bulls showed great openness in the attack in the first half of the game. They quickly expanded their distance with precise shots and led to the middle of the second quarter with 43:26. The Gunners had initial difficulties to score from a distance. But the team around head coach Matthew Otten did not give up and struggled to 35:39 until the break, which ensured an exciting second half.

After the change of sides, the Gunners made an impressive 19:2 run and achieved the equalization. With another goal by Robert Allen in a critical phase, they took the lead with 48:47. The game increasingly developed into a real thriller in which the leadership changed several times.

emotional overtime

In the final phase of the regular playing time, the tension became tangible. The Gunners equalized to 81:81 37 seconds before the end after they had previously fallen behind. With a late goal by Robert Allen, they secured the right to the first overtime. There, the spectators offered another exciting duel that was characterized by intensive defenses and dramatic moments.

The Bulls led again, but the Gunners found their game back and achieved equalization to 89:89 by Jonathan Knessl. After another strong phase, the Gunners finally moved into the second extra timeout, where they could gain the decisive lead. Kalil Thomas and Allen were again the formative players who secured victory with decisive points.

Allen ended the game with 32 points, while Chaney scored 29 points for the Bulls. The Matthew Otten team not only showed a turnout, but also incredible teamwork and strength in critical moments.

• Gunners: Allen 32, Thomas 17, Käferle 14, Reid 12, Knessl 12, Fields 10, Patekar 5
• Verfer Bulls: Chaney 29, Ngatai 24, Tanksley 15, Krstic 14, Stepwieser 6, Zapf 5, Okoro 2, Carene 2

The Gunners not only claimed their lead lead to the open games on Sunday, but also proved that they never give up. The next challenge is just around the corner when the team travels to the BK Dukes in Klosterneuburg.

An unexpected triumph that underlined the extraordinary will to win and the team chemistry of the Gunners. The good atmosphere in the Oberwarter sports hall showed that fans appreciate the exciting performance of their team.