Euro League
Boloboi’s impeccable defense earned Vezenkov’s goal in the friendly against Red Star
Olympiacos started the friendly against Red Star with their great defense as a weapon. Joel Boloboi’s steal that led to Sasha Vezhenkov’s dunk was the standout performance.
Already in the friendly match against Red Star for “Neophytos Handriotis” from Cyprus Olympiacos showed appetite. Giorgos Bartzokas’ players started the game with great intensity and commitment in defense, which allowed them to take a +14 (22-8) lead in the 9th minute of the game.
Red Star’s 3/12 shooting and 4 turnovers explain a lot about the picture of the game in the first half, the highlight of which was the steal thanks to Joel Boloboi’s great defense and Sasha Vezenkov’s nail in the open immediately afterwards.
Source: sport 24
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