Africa-Press – Angola. Angolan team Petro de Luanda has qualified for the final of the Basketball Africa League “BAL”, by defeating, on Wednesday, in Johannesburg, Al Ittihad of Alexandria of Egypt for 96 – 74.
In the opening quarter of the semi-finals, the Angolans knew how to exploit the ability of Patrick Gardner and Samkelo Cele who helped in the 25-22 advantage.
The Egyptians started to have more difficulties in playing with the presence of Cléusio, who, despite being shorter than his direct opponents, was not intimidated and appeared in the blocks and plugs, contributing to the victory at halftime for 45 – 40.
In the third period, the teams opted to play fast, but Petro had the advantage with Childe Dundão leading the plays and finishing at the three-point line.
Anas Mahmoud was capitalizing on the Egyptians” game, but still insufficient to avoid the 52-67 disadvantage.
In the last quarter, the Angolans managed the result, with Souleyman Diabate in charge, against an opponent who surrendered to the opposing power. The final result was 96-74.
In Saturday’s final, Petro will play against the Al Tripoli of Libya.
This is the third final for the Angolan team. In 2022 they were in second place, and in 2024 Petro de Luanda won the competition.
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