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February 21, 2026

Đoan Penjaroja: It is clear that the cup was not the goal with this team that was put together over the summer

Partizan coach Joan Penarroya congratulated Mega on their convincing victory in the semi-finals of the Radivoj Korać Cup and emphasized that this is a strong message his team received.

Đoan Penjaroja: It is clear that the cup was not the goal with this team that was put together over the summer

TL;DR

  • Partizan coach Joan Penarroya congratulated Mega on their convincing 80:58 victory.
  • He stated that the cup was not the goal with the team assembled over the summer due to many foreign players.
  • Penarroya took full responsibility for the loss, calling the game "catastrophic" and unacceptable.
  • He highlighted Mega's superior physicality and mental approach, noting they won all one-on-one situations and had 20 more rebounds.
  • The coach emphasized that the team's attitude was the main issue and that this defeat is a strong message.

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