In the first game of the ING Women’s Basketball Super League playoff semifinals, Fenerbahçe Opet delivered a commanding performance against Beşiktaş BOA. Held at the Metro Enerji Sports Hall, the Sarı-Lacivertliler triumphed with an overwhelming 91-42 victory.
Quarter Breakdown:
1st Quarter: 27-14
Halftime: 56-21
3rd Quarter: 75-33
How They Reached the Semifinals
Fenerbahçe Opet, finishing the regular season at the top of the league standings, had an impressive run through the quarterfinals, where they swept Melikgazi Kayseri Basketbol 2-0. On the other hand, Beşiktaş BOA, ranked fifth in the regular season, faced a tough challenge in the quarterfinals. Despite trailing 1-0 in their series against Emlak Konut, they made a comeback and secured a 2-1 victory to reach the semifinals.
What’s Next?
The best-of-three series now moves to its second game, scheduled for April 3rd, at 16:00 at Beşiktaş Fibabanka Sports Complex. The team that wins two games will advance to the finals.
It was a masterclass by Fenerbahçe Opet in this opening match, showing why they are the league leaders. Their dominance was evident across all quarters, leaving Beşiktaş with little to respond to. While Beşiktaş showed resilience in reaching the semifinals, they will need a dramatic turnaround to challenge Fenerbahçe in the next match.
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