AEL suffered a 102-64 loss to Zábřeh Brno in the Czech Republic in its EuroCup Women Group A opener. The Limassol-based team faced a formidable opponent with a strong European pedigree, having even won the EuroLeague Women in 2006.
AEL was competitive from the start of the game, staying close on the scoreboard for most of the first quarter. The two teams were tied 9-9 in the opening minutes, with the home team then taking a slight lead and finishing the first quarter ahead 23-18.
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In the second quarter, the Cypriot team narrowed the gap to 27-23, but Zábini Brno capitalized on its offensive opportunities and gradually extended its lead. With a 27-16 run in that quarter, the home team headed into the locker room leading 50-34.
After the break, the Czech team maintained control of the game. A 17-0 run in the third quarter widened the gap, with the score reaching 71-40 and the third quarter ending at 76-47. In the final quarter, AEL continued to fight, but Zábřeh Brno ultimately secured the victory with a score of 100-64.
AEL’s leading scorer was J.J. Quinerly with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Alexis Midt added 14 points and Kinga Pindel contributed 12. For the home team, Shay Coley stood out with 24 points and Natalie Stupalova with 17.
Scores by quarter: 23-18, 50-34, 74-47, 102-64.
AEL (Michalis Kounounis): Mid 14, Pilakouta 4, Pintel 12 (2), Ousfar 6 (1), Ratsa, Papalla 2, Quinerly 26 (3), Themistokleous, Oikonomidou.
Zabini Brno: Zaitkhamerova 9 (1), Coley 24 (5), Stupalova 17 (3), Kamenikova 2, Yoklova 3, Hamzova 1, Fuchikova 5 (1), Ginz 14 (2), Ryan 14 (4), Kitlicova 2, Jomi 9, Sklenarova 2.
