The first game of the semi-final series of the National League among the men's teams has ended between «Astana» and «Caspian» from Aktau.
The score was opened by the hosts. Guests also were not long in fighting back and gained more points with each attack. Nevertheless by the middle of the first period, the capital team secured a good advantage of + 10 points, which the team managed to save until the end of the first quarter (34:21). The second period also was controlled by Astana team, with each attack «Astana» increased its advantage. As a result of the second quarter, the score was 60:34. In the third quarter, the guests tried to impose the fight, but the hosts kept them slow. In the final period, the team of Mikhail Karpenko handled the situation and won the match with a score of 104: 60. Thus, earning 1 point in the semifinal series.
Leonidas Kaselakis became the best player of the match on with 17 points, Rustam Murzagaliyev had 14 points.
The second game of the teams will take place tomorrow in Astana. The beginning of the match at 19:30 by the time of Astana.
The matches are up to three wins.
