CSKA again, and the battle for the first place14 december 2013
On Sunday, December 15, 2013 BC Khimki on the road will face CSKA Moscow. The game will be held within the bounds of VTB United League regular championship. The beginning of the meeting is at 17.15 msk.
OUR OPPONENT
PBC CSKA MOSCOW (RUSSIA)
Founded in 1923
Team colors: red and blue
Honors: Euroleague winner (2006, 2008), Eurocup winner (1961, 1963, 1969, 1971), VTB United League winner (2010, 2012, 2013), Russian champion (1992-2000, 2003-2013), USSR champion (1945, 1960-1962, 1964-1966, 1969-1974, 1976-1984, 1988, 1990), Russian Cup winner (2005-2007, 2010), USSR Cup winner (1972, 1973, 1982), NEBL champion (2000)
Arena: Alexander Gomelskiy Universal Sport Hall CSKA (capacity — 5000)
President: Andrey Vatutin
Official website: www.cskabasket.com
Rimas Kurtinaitis, BC Khimki head coach:
— We are preparing for the game with CSKA in a customary regime. Undoubtedly, CSKA Moscow is a very strong team, which plays now much better than at the start of the season. It will be tough game but we'll try to impose the opponent our rhythm, as we can succeed at the expense of team effort and good defense. The victory over Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir gave us confidence as we faced a very good team that didn't suffer any loss at home this season. We played very well and I am pleased that we did not succumb to pressure from the fans and bench players, we didn't digress from our way to extraneous things. We have this right now as we wanted to be focused and concentrated on playing all 40 minutes.
PBC CSKA MOSCOW (RUSSIA)
Founded in 1923
Team colors: red and blue
Honors: Euroleague winner (2006, 2008), Eurocup winner (1961, 1963, 1969, 1971), VTB United League winner (2010, 2012, 2013), Russian champion (1992-2000, 2003-2013), USSR champion (1945, 1960-1962, 1964-1966, 1969-1974, 1976-1984, 1988, 1990), Russian Cup winner (2005-2007, 2010), USSR Cup winner (1972, 1973, 1982), NEBL champion (2000)
Arena: Alexander Gomelskiy Universal Sport Hall CSKA (capacity — 5000)
President: Andrey Vatutin
Official website: www.cskabasket.com
Rimas Kurtinaitis, BC Khimki head coach:
— We are preparing for the game with CSKA in a customary regime. Undoubtedly, CSKA Moscow is a very strong team, which plays now much better than at the start of the season. It will be tough game but we'll try to impose the opponent our rhythm, as we can succeed at the expense of team effort and good defense. The victory over Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir gave us confidence as we faced a very good team that didn't suffer any loss at home this season. We played very well and I am pleased that we did not succumb to pressure from the fans and bench players, we didn't digress from our way to extraneous things. We have this right now as we wanted to be focused and concentrated on playing all 40 minutes.
