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It is already reported that the people of Riga in the second stage in the last game away with 58:64 lost Bosnia and Herzegovina team Alexandrovac “Igokea”. The Latvian team lost in all six second round games.
At the post-match press conference, Gailitis emphasized that the team had started the match with the wrong attitude and low energy level, as well as could not score points in the first minutes.
“In the second half we showed a much better game – there was more energy, better play on defense and more confidence in the attack. It’s hard to get a result if the basketball players are not sure what they are doing on the court. I think we would be champions if but it does not happen, “said Gailitis.
The coach of “VEF Rīga” noted that in order to gain points, throws must be made. “This is something that basketball players should understand. The 19 mistakes made prove the low level of responsibility and the inability to assess the risks. I did not like the team’s mood for the match,” admitted Gailitis.
Despite the failures in the second stage, Gailitis is satisfied with what the team has done in the long run. “We deserved to enter the second round, but due to Covid-19 we faced composition problems. We are not a big budget team and every player has great value. We may have lost confidence and energy at the end of the last games. All opponents showed good basketball and I’m glad against strong opponents, “said the Latvian coach.
In the first stage, “VEF Rīga” beat the Greek team “Peristeri” and the Lithuanian club Vilnius “Rytas” twice in group E, lost twice to the French SIG in Strasbourg and finished second in group E. In the second stage, Rigans lost to Tenerife’s Lenovo, Burgos’ San Pablo and Igokea teams in all six games.
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