Seawolves suffer painful defeat against Porto in European Cup!

Seawolves suffer painful defeat against Porto in European Cup!

The Rostock Seawolves had to cope with a bitter setback in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup on Tuesday. In the third group game they lost to FC Porto 75:87. The Seawolves suffered their first defeat of this competitive season, having previously won two games against Tartu (Estonia) and Antwerp (Belgium). Coach Frasunkiewicz's team is now worried about whether they can make up for the lost chance of another win, as Porto are not only reigning cup winners, but also 12-time Portuguese champions. Before Tuesday's game, which took place in a sold-out stadium on the Portuguese coast, Rostock had to deal with the pressure of their previous record. They currently only have three wins from four games in the Bundesliga.

Things didn't go well for the Seawolves in the first quarter; Porto quickly took a double-digit lead. Nevertheless, Rostock showed great morale and equalized by half-time; the score at halftime was 41:41. After the break, the Seawolves were even able to take the lead, but the momentum changed when the Porto boys had their stronger phases and Rostock were no longer able to convert successful three-point throws. This weakness contributed to the Seawolves ultimately having no chance.

Key players and upcoming challenges

The Rostock players now have to focus on their next game. The Bundesliga northern derby against Oldenburg is on the program next Saturday. Such rivalries are always challenging, and the Seawolves are hoping the pressure can give them the drive they need to get out of their current slump. After the duel with Oldenburg, the Seawolves travel to Estonia again to compete in the European Cup again on Wednesday.

Rostock has already shown promising games so far this season. They demonstrated their potential with a clear 100:82 win against Tartu at the start of the FIBA ​​Europe Cup. TJ Crockett Jr. and a few other players, who all scored in double figures, were crucial factors. The team has the ability to improve quickly and must now learn to deliver this performance in the crucial moments.

The upcoming encounters could have a decisive influence on the mood in the Rostock camp. If the Seawolves manage to heal their wounds quickly and regain their self-confidence, there are still many doors open for them to cause a sensation in the Bundesliga and internationally. Despite the current challenges, the support of the fans remains unbroken and they are looking forward to the next exciting games.

For more information and the latest developments around the Rostock Seawolves, you can watch the reporting from NDR here and Tagesschau [here].