«Astana» beat «Barsy»  in the first away game

The first game of two series between «Astana» and «Barsy Atyrau» has ended in the framework of the regular Kazakhstan Basketball Championship among men's teams of the National League.

The game was not easy, the team from Atyrau was a very strong opponent. Although the hosts opened the score of the game, «Astana» did not wait long and seized the initiative. The first period ended with the score 12:20 in favor of the capital team, and already in the second period, the difference in points exceeded 20. As a result, the first half of the game ended with a score of — 31:49 in favor of «Astana.» After a big break, the hosts tried to catch up, but «Astana» successfully drew away from the rival. The final period was one of the most intense, «Barsy» confidently played for the whole ten minutes and reduced the gap to 3 points, but luck was on the side of the guests. The victory in the match with the score of 84:89 was taken by «Astana.»

Statistics: Anton Ponomarev-17 points, Alexander Zhigulin and Leonidas Kaselakis with 15 points each.

Today, on February 6, the second game between the two teams will take place. Place: ASU sports hall H. Dosmukhamedov. The beginning at 19.00. Live broadcast of the match is available on our website.