They lost the first set, but were not chewed by Panathinaikos who showed their superiority against Teruel (3-1) in the first match for the “8” of the Challenge Cup.
The “greens” were surprised in the first set, but from there on they completely dominated the game and took the first step to qualify for the semifinals, now wanting to win two sets in the rematch to qualify.
The guests made a soul deposit in the first set, after stopping four sets of bowls of the “greens” and leading 31-29.
From there on, the image of the match changed completely, with the greens finding a reaction. In the second set they took the lead early and reached the 1-1 set with 25-19. it became even easier 2-1, with Panathinaikos leading 11-2 and “clearing” with 25-13.
In the fourth set, the Spaniards equalized to 15-15 the fast lead of the clover, but with their turn the hosts got a difference again and finished the game with 25-18.
The rematch is scheduled for next Wednesday (09/02) in Spain.
The sets: 29-31, 25-19, 25-13, 25-18
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Source: Sport-fm
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