This was not how the OCS Swans Gmunden had imagined the end of Liebstatt Sunday in front of 1,391 eyewitnesses in their local Raiffeisen sports park. The team led by captain Daniel Friedrich, who scored 27 points despite back problems, lost to the Flyers Wels in the 112th Upper Austria derby 73:81 (35:38).
This meant that the courageous Messestadters, who won in the Salzkammergut for the first time since May 6, 2023, shortened the all-time record to 31:81 and drew level in the placement round with the “basket hunters” from Traunsee, who lost en suite for the third time .
“We knew that we needed a great day to create a surprise. Nobody should forget that we played against the reigning champions,” said Wels coach Sebastian Waser, who again had to play for Chris Ferguson (heel inflammation). “We trained very well and were focused,” emphasized the coach.
From Fintel with target water
At the end, captain Christian von Fintel set the course for victory in this traditionally emotional and intense duel with two three-pointers. In addition, Arvydas Gydra, who not only contributed 25 points but also six rebounds, kept his nerve from the free throw line.
“We were concentrated in defense for 40 minutes,” said Gavrilo Tepic happily. Gmunden (without Orri Gunnarsson/calf injury) only sank 25 percent of his long-range throws. “That’s not enough at home. It was a very disjointed game that Wels deserved to win. Congratulations,” said Swans CFO Harald Stelzer.
The lead changed five times, and in the end the Flyers celebrated with their battlers. “We missed four attacks at +5, that was the crux of the matter,” added Stelzer, who blames the club’s North American legionnaires, Trey Moses (6 points) and Patrick Emilien (3): “Nine points isn’t exactly much.”
win2day Superliga, placement round, 3rd round: OCS Swans Gmunden – Raiffeisen Flyers Wels 73:81 (35:38). Scorer: Friedrich 27, Blazan 11, Güttl 11; Gydra 25, Caisin 18, Jakupovic 10. Traiskirchen – St. Pölten 84:79. 2nd round: Graz – Gmunden 91:85. Tabel: 1. Klosterneuburg 22/24, 2. Traiskirchen 20/25, 3. Graz 18/24, 4. Gmunden 18/25, 5. Wels 18/25, 6. St. Pölten 13/25.
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