Rīgas Zelli basketball team wins dramatic UEBL Cup debut against Italy's Tortona
Latvian basketball club Rīgas Zelli won its first-ever UEBL Cup match at home, beating Italy's Tortona 86:84 in a tight finish.
Basketball club Rīgas Zelli played its first-ever match in the FIBA Champions Cup (UEBL) on Monday, September 30, hosting Italian side Tortona at Xiaomi Arena in Riga.
Match progress
In the first half, the Latvian side dominated thanks to accurate long-range shooting, keeping firm control of the game. After the break, however, the contest became far more contested, with the Italian team closing the gap and turning the final minutes into a dramatic finish.
Result
In the end, the Riga side secured a hard-fought but valuable win, 86:84, marking a successful debut in European cup competition.
The victory is Rīgas Zelli's first result in the UEBL Cup, opening the way for further matches in the European-level tournament.
