Obradoiro dominates Joventut in their second friendly match

The Monbus Obradoiro continues to strengthen its preparation for the new season after decisively defeating Asisa Joventut at the Palacio de Deportes de La Guía. The victory by nineteen points reflects the work done by the team from Santiago, which demonstrated superiority in offensive accuracy and, above all, in physical dominance against a rival that was just starting its preparation.

Diego Epifanio's team did not have the best start in Gijón. Penya started strongly on offense, closing a high-scoring first quarter with a 28-24 lead. However, Obradoiro managed to correct the course of the game from the early moments of the second phase. Before halftime, the team from Santiago turned the scoreboard around, closing the first half with a favorable 40-43 that marked a shift in momentum.

Control in the Second Half

Upon returning from the break, the Galician team maintained constant pressure, allowing them to manage the pace of the game. The control solidified in the third phase, but it was at the start of the final period where Obradoiro eliminated any possibility of a rival comeback. A score of 60-77 left Joventut without arguments to compete on equal terms. From that moment on, the course of victory was assured, allowing the team from Santiago to manage the lead confidently until the end.

Dani Miret debuted his bench with a balanced starting five made up of Ricky Rubio, Humbert Ruiz, Álex Reyes, Adrián Torres, and Pol Saló. This combination allowed the Galician coach to explore tactical options and evaluate the performance of his players in a real competitive situation.

Boogie Ellis Leads the Green and Black Attack

In terms of individual performances, Boogie Ellis was by far the best of the green and black team. The forward scored 18 points, 13 of which came in the first half, setting the offensive rhythm for the team during key moments. Adrián Torres and Ricky Rubio himself contributed to the scoring in the first half with 7 points each at halftime, helping to create the balance that Obradoiro needed to overcome Joventut's initial advantage.

This offensive performance, combined with defensive intensity and physical dominance, allowed the team from Santiago to build a solid victory that reinforces their confidence during this preparation phase.

The Value of the Result in the Context of Promotion

The victory gains considerable specific weight when analyzing Obradoiro's starting point in this preseason. The team arrives at this phase as a newly promoted side, having been crowned champions of the Primera FEB the previous season. This reality affects the schedule and the intensity of the preparation, with a group that began training on August 10 with an incomplete roster due to the international commitments of several players.

Defeating a Liga Endesa team, and doing so by a margin of nineteen points, is a significant endorsement during this initial phase. It demonstrates that Obradoiro has competitive arguments to face the challenges ahead, both in terms of physicality and tactical execution.

Upcoming Commitments on the Calendar

Preparation continues with increasingly significant matches. The next major milestone will be the Copa Galicia, the most anticipated event in the Galician calendar, which will take place in Santiago on September 5 and 6. In this competition, Obradoiro will face Río Breogán in the semifinals, a clash that promises to be more demanding than the initial friendlies.

After the Copa Galicia, the Torneo EncestaRías will follow, where Valencia Basket will be the team to overcome, and the closing of the preseason against Unicaja Málaga on September 20 at the Multiusos Fontes do Sar. This schedule allows the team from Santiago to gradually increase competitive intensity and fine-tune tactical details before the start of the regular season.

The victory in Gijón lays the groundwork for a promising preseason for Monbus Obradoiro, which aims to establish itself in its new category with a solid structure in both defense and offense.

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