STOL-Grasshoppers DS1 lose in Amsterdam

STOL-Grasshoppers were not successful in their away game against CTO in Amsterdam last Friday. After an equally scoring first half, it’s CTO who are sharper after the break and eventually take the well-earned win.

STOL-Grasshoppers, without the sick Anouk Breel, begin well in the match (4-10), but CTO fight their way back and tie the score in the last minute (12-12).

The second period shows a reversal in scoring. CTO scores 8 points in a row, and STOL-Grasshoppers only manage to score after 5 minutes (22-14). Then Grasshoppers put on the pressure, and that is successful. CTO turns over the ball many times, and the Katwijk’s team close in on the Amsterdam talents´ team to 27-26 at halftime.

The second half stays close for 7 minutes (38-35), but then Grasshoppers fail to score and allow CTO to widen their lead to 45-37. Despite the effort and spirit demonstrated by STOL-Grasshoppers, they are not able to close the gap of about 10 points. Remarkable is the low shot percentage on the Grasshopper side (19 of 38 free throws, 9 of 20 2-pointers, 5 of 38 3-pointers). With 3˝ minutes on the clock, there are still chances for a win (58-47), but the CTO team shoots with sharp in the end phase and the match ends at 71-52.

Period stands: 14-14; 13-12; 18-11; 26-15;
Scores & rebounds: Rianne 21pt; Karin 11pt; Heather 4pt. and 18 rebounds.

The next match is a home game against HLB Accountants from Den Helder on Saturday Jan. 22 in Cleijn Duin. The match begins at 20:15 and there is no entrance fee.