Casademont Zaragoza is already in the final of the women's Liga Endesa. Arnau Ferreres' team defeated Perfumerías Avenida 67-56 in a match where they controlled the pace from start to finish, but without achieving a definitive advantage. The excitement lasted until the final quarter, with the home team resisting the comeback attempts of a rival that never gave up. Now, the Aragonese team awaits its opponent to fight for the title.
Defense as the winning algorithm in the transition game 🏀
Casademont Zaragoza's success was based on a defensive scheme that applied constant pressure on Avenida's ball outlet, forcing turnovers and fast transitions. Arnau Ferreres adjusted the pick-and-roll to prevent easy shots, and the perimeter rotation worked like a layered system. On offense, reading the court allowed them to play with interior and exterior advantages, although the lack of outside shooting prevented them from breaking the game open. Time management and decision-making under pressure were key to maintaining the lead.
Suffering as a national sport in Zaragoza 😅
Casademont won, but they didn't escape the local tradition of not making things easy. With an 11-point lead with five minutes remaining, the team decided that excitement was part of the show and allowed Avenida to close within four. The last two minutes were a festival of turnovers, missed three-pointers, and bitten nails in the stands. In the end, the scoreboard smiled on the home team, but the city's cardiologist already has job security for the final.