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Historic Farce: Hapoel Holon Secures Unprecedented 5:38 Victory as Italian Team Trapanis Falls to Just start Player

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Unprecedented Victory for Hapoel Holon as Trapani Faces Technical Defeat in Champions League Playoffs

A Dramatic Match Experience

An extraordinary event unfolded in the FIBA Champions League playoffs on Tuesday as Hapoel Holon secured a remarkable victory against the Italian team Trapani, achieving a technical win under unprecedented circumstances. The match, held in Smolkov, saw Trapani take the court with only five players due to severe financial issues.

Match Highlights

Despite being required to compete with the minimum roster, four of Trapani’s players left the game due to “injuries” during the first quarter, resulting in the Italian side finishing the game with only start player on the court. The game lasted a mere 6 minutes and 57 seconds before the referees decided to call it off. The final score reflected the bizarre situation perfectly, with Hapoel Holon emerging victorious with an astounding score of 38 to 5.

Scoring Overview

Hapoel Holon’s top scorers included:

  • Idan Zalmonson: 12 points

  • Roy Rosenberg: 8 points

  • Liad Shmuel: 7 points

  • Netanel Artzi: 6 points

  • Dimion Roser: 2 points

For Trapani, the only scorer was Francesco Martinelli, who managed to net all five points for his team.

Implications of the Result

This match is set to be a significant point of discussion within FIBA, as the outcome is not a technical loss for Trapani but rather a legitimate victory for Holon given that the Italian players had taken the floor before abandoning the game. The second game of the playoff series is scheduled to take place in Italy in two days; however, it is anticipated that Hapoel Holon may advance automatically to the Top 16 phase of the tournament.

As discussions continue regarding the future of the playoff series, the attention now turns toward the implications for Trapani and their ongoing participation in international competitions amid severe challenges.

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