Comments by Giannis Kastritis following Pallacanestro Openjobmetis Varese-APU Old Wild West Udine:
«It was a very strange game, and I’m not just saying that based on the statistics, but also because of the feeling we had right from the start. In the first half, we attacked very well—even better than we expected—while in the second half, we weren’t able to perform at the same level. Udine forced us into some offensive situations where we should have been more composed and smart, finding better solutions. We didn’t play with the same quality we’ve shown in recent games, although the 21 assists compared to just 7 turnovers still demonstrate a certain offensive solidity. We knew that Valentine and Battle could cause us trouble with their talent, but what really made the difference were some very important baskets by Calzavara. We came into this game on a roll, buoyed by our recent results, and we wanted to build on the positive momentum we’d created, especially in front of our fans. Unfortunately, we didn’t succeed, and now we need to quickly put this behind us, focusing on our next game against Peristeri and doing everything we can to secure the win. I want to congratulate Udine, who showed tonight that they wanted to win this game more than we did. They were able to make key baskets both during tough stretches and at the decisive moments of the game, and they deserved the win. For our part, we need to roll up our sleeves, analyze the mistakes we made, and make sure we’re ready for our next game».