Red Star lose to Cibona in Adriatic League semi-final

BELGRADE - Red Star Belgrade failed to reach the final of the regional basketball Adriatic League after losing to Cibona Zagreb 75-70 (21-15, 17-12, 23-18, 14-25) in the first semi-final game late Thursday.

Red Star suffered a shocking defeat at Belgrade's Kombank Arena after winning the league stage of the competition in a convincing manner.

Dejan Radonjic's team could not handle the pressure in the most important game of the season, missing the chance to reach the final for a second consecutive year and win a straight Euroleague berth.

As the winners of the league stage, they will go to Euroleague qualifications.

Photo Tanjug, D. Stankovic