Finding rhythm in the second half, Olympiacos was imposed with Real 86-84 in Madrid, making it 3-1 in a row and qualifying for Final 4 of Abu Dhabi.
After the match, the Angelopoulos brothers made statements and expressed their emotion over the fact that they would live the fourth consecutive Final Four, and the 10th from when they took over the property of the team.
At the same time, they deposited the Olympic leader, Kostas Papanikolaouexpressing their hope of lifting her mug this year Euroleague.
In detail their statements:
About how they feel:
George: “They are unique emotions. Since we took over, it is the 10th and 4th consecutive. We live shocking moments. “
Panagiotis: “We are happy, we are proud. When you realize that you are in the top teams in the last four years you realize that at some point you will conquer the top. I don’t know if it will be this year but that’s why we’re going. “
For 100 years:
George: “It’s definitely a station and we all want it. Ten Final Four is a whole life. Other groups are fighting for one. That we say four consecutive ones does not mean that we will go back. We have to live the moment, enjoy it and claim it. “
Panagiotis: “It’s especially 100 years. But we, both at 99 and 98, would have the same madness to go to the Final Four. “
For the absence of Real Madrid:
Panagiotis: “The good can be said that Real Madrid will not be in Abu Dhabi. The bad demon will not be in Abu Dhabi. “
On whether they thought Olympiacos would play in 10 final:
George: “We didn’t expect it. It is very important that all Real people came and congratulated us. It’s a huge success. Accepting the recognition of such giants. “
For Kostas Papanikolaou:
George: “He’s a leader, it’s our column. It was shocking today and we hope the cup will lift. “
Panagiotis: “They are among the four players who have gone to all four. He put a three -pointer for each final. It is a happiness to see him put these tribes. But also Vezenkov and the other players. “
For the fact that they did not celebrate so strongly:
George: “We celebrated it. You probably lost it. Let’s leave the rest for Abu Dhabi. “
Panagiotis: “Maybe it’s to blame we were going 2-0.”
For whether there is pressure:
Panagiotis: “We do not transmit pressure. We are with them in everything and do what we can. When you are in the elite you go and fight in a semifinals and a final and go to get it. “
George: “There are dreams and expectations. There is pressure on sports. “
For the team world and the preparation for tickets.
George: “We are ready.”
Panagiotis: “We know that a lot of people have confidence in the team and several tickets have ended 5-6 months ago.”
Source: Sport Fm
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