EuroLeague Super Cup: Fenerbahçe Tarfin fall 92-90 to Olympiakos
Olympiakos edged past Fenerbahçe Tarfin in the closing seconds of their semifinal clash in Abu Dhabi to reach the final.
The inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup produced a thrilling semifinal at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Fenerbahçe Tarfin and Olympiakos, champions of the last two EuroLeague seasons, met in the semifinal round of the new competition. The match was broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport Plus. The tournament also featured last season's finalist Real Madrid and host nation representative Dubai Basketball.
Both sides shot efficiently from beyond the arc in the opening quarter, with Fenerbahçe Tarfin closing it out 25-20. A 7-0 run fuelled by Key helped the Turkish side stretch their lead into double digits at 24-35 in the second quarter. Olympiakos, dominant on the boards, clawed back some ground late in the half but still trailed 45-43 at the break.
Olympiakos found their rhythm in the third quarter through Hall and Dorsey, briefly taking a 56-55 lead. Fenerbahçe Tarfin responded strongly, with Shields scoring heavily and Tucker chipping in, to enter the final quarter ahead 78-69. Fournier then caught fire for Olympiakos, hitting consecutive three-pointers to level the score at 83-83 with five minutes remaining. In a contest that stayed tight until the very end, Fournier's late basket sealed a 92-90 win for the Greek side.
With the victory, Olympiakos advanced to the final, where they will face Real Madrid. Fenerbahçe Tarfin will instead play Dubai Basketball in the third-place match of the tournament. Shields led Fenerbahçe Tarfin with 18 points, followed by Key's 17, while Fournier was the standout for Olympiakos with 19 points.
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