After winning the first match 73-70 in Vale do Paraíba, Fortaleza concluded the series against São José with an authoritative victory against São José 90-66, at the Olympic Training Center. The Ceará team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the NBB and will face Flamengo, the best team of the qualifying phase, responsible for the elimination of Botafogo in the round of 16.
+ FOLLOW OTD ON , TWITTER, , E FACEBOOK
The only moment of balance in Saturday’s match between Fortaleza and São José came in the first quarter. The São Paulo team led 15 to 12, but it was the only time the Vale do Paraíba team was ahead. With a triple from Cassiano the Ceará team equalized the match and from then on it started again.
On the other hand, São José went without scoring for 5 minutes and 15 seconds and Fortaleza took the lead, leading 24-15 at the start of the second quarter. Chourio, with a triple, threatened to rebalance the duel, but the Cearási resisted and went to the break with a 40-29 lead.
Incredible use
In the third quarter São José’s situation became even more difficult. Fortaleza had a flawless performance in attack. Of the 13 shots he attempted, he made 12: five threes, five twos and two free throws. The only mistake was on a perimeter ball by McClanahan. Eddy hit two threes and finished with eight points in the period, bringing him to 17 for the game. In the scoreboard, the Cearano players opened with 19 points: 67 to 48.
With the game virtually settled, Fortaleza controlled the game in the final quarter and won comfortably 90 to 66. Eddy was the scorer with 20 points. McClanaham also stood out with 17 goals. In the São José team, Renato scored 19 goals and Augusto 14.
Source: Terra
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
