Azovmash — CSKA, 27 October 2013

Azovmash was able to surprise the famous opponents in the first half but could not sustain our team’s charge in the deciding third quarter.

Azovmash Mariupol vs. CSKA: 69-83 (+14)

Ettore Messina, CSKA head coach:

We came here humble, with all the respect towards the opponents which demonstrates good, well-organized basketball. Azovmash had a great start in the first quarter but we played excellent second and third quarters, both on offense and defense, and we were able to decide the outcome by the end of the third period. It was difficult for us to play after the Euroleague game on Friday and travel here. Still the team did a great job, played quality team basketball which can be evaluated by 28 assists.