Come to support Zenit-2 in the fifth quarterfinal match
The previous match, held on the opponent’s court, was truly emotional and dramatic, with the battle continuing until the very last seconds. However, Zenit-2 returns from Novosibirsk with only one win, and now the team is determined to give it their all to reach the semifinals with the support of their fans.
One of the standout players during the away games was Pavel Zemskiy. The forward delivered an impressive performance in both matches. In the first game in Siberia’s capital, he spent the full 40 minutes on the court, recording a double-double with 34 points and 11 rebounds. In the second game, Zemskiy again led the team, scoring 22 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. We’re looking forward to another big performance from Pavel this Friday.
Novosibirsk’s win in the fourth game not only leveled the series but also brought the head-to-head history to a tie — 4:4.
Zenit-2 head coach Oliver Popovic shared his thoughts ahead of the decisive quarterfinal match:
We managed to bring the series back to Saint Petersburg, and now we’ll play the deciding game for a spot in the semifinals on our home court. Novosibirsk is an experienced team, but I’m hopeful for a positive outcome. I urge the fans to support the team — this is a very important game for the guys and for the club.
The fifth game will take place at the Zenit Basketball Academy (Severnaya Road, 12). The match starts at 18:00 Saint Petersburg time. Admission is free. The meeting will also be streamed on the Russian Basketball Federation’s website.
We invite all fans to come support the farm team in this battle for the semifinals!
