Hapoel Holon Edges Spartak Subotica 86-84 for First European Win
Hapoel Holon secured an 86-84 away victory against Spartak Subotica in Serbia, evening their Champions League Group F record to 1-1 after a tense finish.
After opening their Champions League and local league campaigns with defeats, Hapoel Holon bounced back on Wednesday with a dramatic 86-84 away victory against Spartak Subotica in Serbia. Predrag Krunic's squad now holds a 1-1 record in European Group F, matching their opponents.
Holon started strong, taking a 27-14 lead after the first quarter, driven by consecutive three-pointers from Adama Sanogo and solid play from Rivaldo Soares. Although the hosts fought back in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to just two points, a crucial three-pointer by Shahar Amir right before halftime secured a 42-37 lead for Holon.
The game remained tense throughout the second half. Sanogo and Soares continued to lead the offense, while Amir hit another vital three-pointer to maintain the advantage heading into the final stretch. Despite a fierce late comeback attempt by Spartak, including a three-pointer by Marko Jeremic in the dying seconds, Holon held on thanks to clutch free throws, sealing a hard-fought win on the road.
