MEGA SUPERBET LOSES TO FMP IN A THRILLING FINISH

Mega Superbet suffered a defeat in Round 17 of the ABA League, losing to FMP Soccerbet in Železnik 89-87 (26:20, 27:26, 17:18, 17:25) after a dramatic comeback by the home team in the final quarter. Marko Barać’s squad played an excellent first half and even held a double-digit lead in the third period. However, FMP turned things around midway through the decisive quarter. The game entered a tense final stretch, with Mega having possession for a potential game-tying or game-winning shot in the last seconds, but they failed to convert, allowing FMP to secure the win. Both teams now have an 8-9 record in the regional competition, though Mega Superbet remains a step ahead due to their 83-80 victory in the first matchup, retaining the upper hand in head-to-head results.

Kosta Kondić was outstanding for Mega Superbet, scoring 25 points (PIR 24), while Bogoljub Marković came just one rebound short of a double-double, finishing with 20 points and five assists, earning a PIR of 27 as the team’s most valuable player. Ilija Milijašević and Filip Jović added 11 points each.

For FMP, Filip Barna led the way with 20 points, followed by Ranko Simović with 18, while Stefan Lazarević chipped in 14.

Mega Superbet opened the game strong with a 6-0 run and maintained their lead throughout the first quarter, building an eight-point cushion heading into the final three minutes and closing the period up 26-20. After a quick three-pointer from Jović, Barać’s team extended the margin to nine points and later achieved a double-digit lead midway through the second quarter after a precise shot by Radanov. They held that advantage until the closing moments of the first half, which went in FMP’s favor, as the scoreboard showed 53-46 in Mega’s favor after 20 minutes.

Following a high-scoring first half, the third quarter became more defensively oriented. Mega Superbet restored their double-digit lead with a three-pointer from Marković, but FMP responded and showed they were not ready to back down. A fierce battle ensued until the end of the third period, where a long-range shot by Milijašević secured a 70-64 lead for Barać’s squad heading into the final quarter.

However, just minutes into the fourth quarter, FMP turned the game around and pulled ahead 82-72. Mega cut the deficit in half and then, through Kondić, closed the gap to a single possession but failed to complete the comeback. They had possession for a potential game-tying or game-winning shot but couldn’t capitalize, allowing the hosts to celebrate victory.

In Round 18 of the ABA League, Mega Superbet will host Dubai on Monday, January 27, at 8:00 PM.

Mega Superbet: Kondić 25 (PIR 24), Jelavić 2, Marković 20 (9 reb, 5 ast, PIR 27), Kroflič, Macura 3, Milijašević 11, Milutinović, Radanov 5, Jović 11, Tanasković, Petrović 7, Malovec 3

FMP: Scott 8, Popović 6, Jovanović, Šaranović 2, Simović 18, Gašić, Radosavljević 6, Stanojević, Stojanović 6, Kuzmić 9, Lazarević 14, Barna 20

Photo: FMP Soccerbet