Résidence Walfer is the first men’s team that qualifies for the cup final. On Saturday evening, Walfer was able to beat cup title holder Etzella Ettelbruck 82:58 at the Coque in Kirchberg in front of 1675 supporters.
Ivan Delgado returned to action for his former club Etzella Ettelbruck, the professional player is currently looking for a job abroad but practiced in Ettelbruck over the last weeks. After a balanced first quarter, Résidence created a gap with a strong 24:8 second quarter, Walfer led 39:24 at the break.
Résidence did not take the foot off the gas and continued to increase the lead in the third quarter. Etzella had a difficult shooting night and could not find ways to score inside against the tall players of Réisdence. Walfer took a big 23-point lead into the fourth quarter (64:41). Etzella was not able to fight back into the game and Résidence rolled to win this game 82:58.
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On Sunday, US Heffingen (+10) from the Nationale 2 will face Sparta Bertrange from the LBBL will meet in the second men’s semi final (tip-off at 17:30).
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