Bourg-Aris: Difficult assignment in France for the Thessalonians

Difficult away mission in France for Aris.

The “yellows” of Thessaloniki face it Burg (20:30, Novasports 4) at the 3,500 capacity “Ekinox Arena”, for the 6th matchday of the EuroCup, looking for the victory that will give them a ranking “breather” in the battle for qualification!

The start of Aris in the 2nd group of the competition has been far from ideal, they have managed to celebrate only one victory, away against Lietkambelis for the 3rd matchday, having been defeated by Venezia, Turk, Hapoel Jerusalem and Tsedevida. This record 1-4 has brought him to 8th place in the standings, while in the event of a victory tonight, he will probably be in the privileged top six.

Last week, Aris had a double-digit lead until the start of the fourth period of its matchup with Tsedevita Olympia in Alexandreio, but blocked aggressively entering the “final stretch”, ultimately losing 82-75. However, last Saturday (26/10), Kastritis’ team went from victim to… aggressor, after finding themselves losing by 19 points to Kolossos in Rhodes, finally managing to pull off the big upset and take the victory with the margin 85-84.

The team of “yellows” traveled to France without him Giorgos Giuzeliswho continues his recovery for the injury to the thumb of his right hand, while o James Banks he overcame his knee troubles but his participation will be decided at the last minute.

As for her Burgis in 2nd place in the group, one point behind the undefeated Valencia. The previous matchday saw its first defeat in this year’s EuroCup, with 84-80 at the home of Lietkambelis, while last Sunday (27/10) it defeated Gravelin away from home, improving its record in the French league to 4-2.

The two teams also met for last year’s EuroCup, with Burg smiling on both occasions, after winning 72-65 at home and 76-68 in Thessaloniki.