PBC ASTANA (NUR-SULTAN, KAZAKHSTAN)

Founded in 2011
Team colors: blue and white
Honors: Kazakhstan National League winner (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020), Kazakhstan National League silver (2016), Kazakhstan National Cup (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019), VTB United League 1/4 finals (2015)
Arena: Arena Velotrack (capacity – 9270)
Head coach: Emil Rajkovic
General Manager: Valery Tikhonenko
Official website: pbcastana.kz

Where to watch

LIVE: Match! Strana (16:25; replay at 00:00), Match TV (replay at 03:00), matchtv.ru, VTB United League website
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Andrey Maltsev, Khimki Moscow Region interim head coach:

“Astana is a very serious team that will play at home. They had a series of several unsuccessful games in which they lost, so they intend to rectify the situation as soon as possible. Astana has all the lines packed by foreigners, while there are local players who can support the mood and cause trouble to the opponent. Unfortunately, we have some losses, but we are full of strength and desire to win this game”.