BC Khimki in the final of Russian Cup! 6 february 2008
The first match of Final Four of Russian Cup made happy all Khimki fans. The fan-sector rejoinced on the stand of the "BasketHall" in Kazan. BC Khimki beat Dynamo Moscow — 73-71 (17-19 17-15 15-17 24-20).Tommorrow our team will fight for the Cup with the champion — CSKA.
Top scorers: Lampe (24+16 rebounds), Ewing (16), McCarty (10), Ponkrashov (1+12 assists).
Before the beginning of the match Khimki and Dynamo fans began to theirs competition: who are loudly in supporting their beloved team. Khimki fan were supported by the friends from Kazan.
The starting line of BC Khimki was: Ewing, Ponkrashov, Mccarty, Wilkinson, Lampe.
The match became very difficult, it was very stubborn struggle. No one team can make a lead more than 5 points. Before the long break the scire was equal — 34-34.
The second half of match Khimki started better — 41-34, mad a sourt 7-0. Bou Dynamo repaired an omission. And a short time later the score became in favor of Moscow team — 45-49.
The alst period was very stubborn. At the end Bc Khimki coach's staff and players were more stronger and with confidence. As the result, the victory of BC Khimki! BC Khimki — in the final!