Chus Mateo: “I’m pleased with the team’s mentality”
“We were focused in a game that was difficult enough before the Copa del Rey”, said the coach after his side’s win against UCAM Murcia.
Chus Mateo assessed his side’s victory away against UCAM Murcia: "We started well in the second half and built up a good lead in a tricky game that we had to come through. And we managed to do so with a decent display. At half-time we had an understanding of how they play, how tough they are and what a high intensity level they bring to the game. We matched that by staying focused from the start".
“We had to play more positional but then the team attacked remarkably well in the third quarter. That enabled us to settle down on a court where things are always tough. I'm pleased with the guys' mentality. They were focused in a game that was difficult enough before the Copa del Rey".
“It was vital to control their shooters, who are really good, and to be direct when attacking the hoop. When you play with the big players and are aggressive in attack you get more free throws”.
“We had to play more positional but then the team attacked remarkably well in the third quarter. That enabled us to settle down on a court where things are always tough. I'm pleased with the guys' mentality. They were focused in a game that was difficult enough before the Copa del Rey".
“It was vital to control their shooters, who are really good, and to be direct when attacking the hoop. When you play with the big players and are aggressive in attack you get more free throws”.