The Golden generation of Vilnius finished the trip in another triumph MKL Championship

Championship farewell

The MKL guys’ U18 A Division Final Four tournament broke the weekend in Klaipeda. In the big finals, last year’s champion of this age group, Kaunas Tornado BMI – Master Code with this year’s favorite KM I – Magneflex.

In the middle of the first half, Vilnius residents, in the middle of the first half, gained a double -digit advantage in 14: 2, and in the second half began to crush the rivals 54:29 – the record difference was as high as 28 points. However, after a long break, the view on the pitch changed. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, only 10 points (73:63) remained from the huge lead of the Vilnius residents, and later the difference melted up to one throw. The last minute turned into a real nerve war. 20 seconds left. The teams were awarded 6 points 84: 90. However, at the crucial moment, the guys of the capital did not shake and triumphed at 91:86.

The winners Erik Sirgedas scored 17 points, Edvinas Slabaševičius 16, and Ignas Urbonas, the son of the well -known coach Žydrūnas Urbonas, not only scored 14 points, but also made 10 balls and made 9 assists.

« It was difficult for us to maintain the pace we had imposed at the beginning of the match. We knew that Kaunas residents would come back, but fortunately we left behind, » commented Championship strategist Tomas Urbelionis.

The head coach of the capital’s BMI – Magneflex team thanked his students most for his joint work together for many years, as many guys were the last season in the MKL championship. During that period they became the most titled guys’ team in MKL history.

« I wish guys a good transition to men’s basketball, » said Urbelionis.

« During our career, we won the MKL Championships of all ages with this team! Just a fairy tale! »

The capital’s KM team has demonstrated stunning levels and stability over the last decade, triumphing at MKL Championships every year. It was the strongest in Lithuania from the youngest competition in the U12 group to the oldest group U18 this year.

Oak Hopen scored 19 points and made 11 assists for Tornado KM I. Armin Wolf, Rama Malek and Neid Linart added 16 points each.

« Manisiai, apparently, got stuck somewhere along the way in Klaipeda’s congestion that we started so slowly in the match. On the other hand, respect for the guys who did not let go of their hands and returned from such a deep pit, » explained Kaunas helmsman Tomas Rakauskas.

Thanked Karma

The duel for bronze was even more persistent. There, Klaipeda Vladas Knašius KM I – Sigmaris Group broke the regular season winners of Vilnius KM I – EM Logistics. The hosts, stormy supported by their supporters, dictated the game in the first part of the match, but left with only a minimum lead of 56:55.

In the third quarter, Klaipeda residents fell by a two -digit difference of 69:58 and started the fourth with a 14 -point lead. However, the residents of Vilnius demonstrated the strength of the will and 4 minutes remaining. already led 92:91. The fate of the successful match was decided in the last attacks. 10.5 sec. Vilnius residents completed the attack under the raid under the basket and were again in front of 102: 101. Klaipeda residents asked for a minute’s break, and after it Simas Šarakauskas, the offspring of former Klaipeda Neptune midfielder Vytautas Šarakauskas, launched a colon from the square before the sirens played and robbed bronze medals for the hosts – 103: 102.

« Thank you to Karma and supporters for repaying our debts for the final four of the previous ones, » smiled Albert Vilimas, head coach of Klaipeda Vladas Knašius KM I – Sigmaris Group.

In the semi -finals, Klaipeda Vladas Knašius KM I – Sigmaris Group landed 69:90 for the capital’s BMI – Magneflex, and Vilnius KM I – EM Logistics 76:90 did not match Kaunas Tornado BMI – Master Code.

Surprise from Šiauliai

The Four of the Girl U18 A Division Final Four in Klaipeda ended with an unexpected triumph of Šiauliai KA « Saulė ». In the Šiauliai regular championship, only the third finished, but started the decisive stage in the semi -finals 78:74 by killing the hosts – Klaipeda Vladas Knašius KM.

In the next semi -finals, Vilnius KM I 65:45 had no hassle with the Panevezys Sports Center team.

On Sunday, Šiauliai KA « Saul » after a difficult fight 79:72 broke the Vilnius KM I basketball players. The fourth quarter became decisive for Šiauliai, which they won 27:14. The winners were 21 points by Vakarė Griškutė, 19 – Adriana Žemaitytė (17 rebounds), 16 Rugilė Bukantytė, 13 – Kotryna Malkevičiūtė. Danielė Paunnytė (24 points) was distinguished by the performance of Vilnius residents.

« Probably no one believed us, except for ourselves – coaches, player and their parents. But we went to the final four with a great desire to win, which we turned on the pitch for every ball, » said Mantas Sparrow, Šiauliai coach.

The bronze was grabbed by the Klaipėda residents, 78:71 surpassing the Panevezys guests.