Telstar Hesperange held off Kordall Steelers 71-63 at holleschb2/central in a game that swung on second-quarter momentum and late composure at the line. The first period was balanced (18-16), but early in Q2 Kordall surged 0-10, with Laetitia Emilia Angès Soares (28, FRA) pouring in six straight to build a 21-28 lead. Coach Ivan Yeromin's timeout settled Telstar: they answered with a 15-1 run powered by Charline Lutgen (22) and a triple from Joelina Kaboth (21), turning the game to 36-32 at halftime.
Telstar opened the third with another 6-0 burst (42-32) and stretched the gap to the night's high at +12 (60-48). Kordall's frustration showed with two unsportsmanlike fouls (Kim Hurt, 37; Audrey Nicole Guyot, 35, FRA). Lynn Haupert (20) gave Telstar a spark in that spell but also picked up two quick fouls in succession.
The visitors made one last push in the fourth, closing to 66-61 after a Soares basket, but Kaboth (11 pts) hit a clutch three for 69-61, and Ines Moreira (26) iced it with 10/10 free throws across the night, including the last four points. Both Kaboth and Soares fouled out in the closing minutes, underlining how physical the finish became.
Top performers
- Telstar (locals): Moreira (26) led with 19, perfect at the stripe; Charline Lutgen (22) added 16, and Lynn Rock (30, 1.76m) scored 10.
- Kordall (non-Lux): Soares (28, FRA) had a game-high 24; Lena Sylviane Huguette Wantz (21, FRA) 12; Guyot (35, FRA) worked both ends.
- Kordall (locals): Alisha Staar (23, 1.75m) scored 9; Hurt (37) 6; Sarah Macri (37, 1.75m) 4; Julie Secco (KDS) 7.
Game evolution notes: Kordall's 0-10 run flipped the second quarter before Telstar's 15-1 reply restored control. Telstar's highest lead was +12 in Q3; Kordall never got closer than five late in Q4.
Form and table: Telstar string back-to-back wins (loss, win, win) and climb to 2nd (+4). Kordall's slide continues (loss, loss, loss), now 11th (-8).
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