FMP Beat Spartak Office Shoes to Boost Play-In Hopes
FMP delivered a fantastic defensive performance to prevail over Spartak Office Shoes in Round 7 of the Play-Out stage.
(Photo: FMP Soccerbet/Nikola Cimburovic)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Play-out Round 7, Monday, 6 April 2026:
FMP - Spartak Office Shoes 69:49 (7:13, 16:11, 27:15, 19:10)
Game Recap: FMP delivered a dominant all-around performance in Round 7 of the Play-Out stage, defeating Spartak Office Shoes at home court by 69:49.
The hosts relied on outstanding defense, holding their opponents below the 50-point mark, while also finding their offensive rhythm in the second half to pull away and secure a convincing win. With this triumph, FMP have made a major step forward in the race for the Play-In stage. On the other side, Spartak Office Shoes will aim to forget this game as soon as possible and refocus on sealing the top spot in the Play-Out standings in the upcoming rounds.
Key Moments: Both teams opened the game with strong defensive intensity, making scoring difficult throughout the first half. Spartak Office Shoes held a narrow lead at the break, 24:23, in what was a tightly contested battle. However, the second half told a completely different story. While FMP maintained their defensive masterclass, Spartak could not keep up on that end. The home team allowed just 25 more points in the remainder of the game, while simultaneously raising their offensive production to score 46 points in the second half and turn the game decisively in their favor.
Man of the match: FMP’s forward Filip Barna led the charge with an excellent all-around display. He finished the game with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, playing a key role on both ends of the floor and setting the tone for his team’s victory.
Can’t trick the stats: FMP have won this game with their defense. After all, when you concede just 49 points in a game, it is very unlikely that you will lose.
Stats
Players on court
| FMP | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 2 | Scott J. | 21:10 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | Eugene C. | 23:47 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Radovanović M. | 24:16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 14 | Gašić N. | 23:00 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 88 | Barna F. | 29:07 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
| SPR | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 2 | Banjac U. | 03:21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Cerovina L. | 19:04 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 |
| 8 | Momirov S. | 29:46 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| 20 | Gegić A. | 27:54 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -3 |
| 33 | Bodrožić B. | 07:58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:08 (Q4) | 69 : 49 | 3 CEROVINA L. made 2 points (tip inlayup) |
| 00:08 (Q4) | 3 CEROVINA L. rebound (offensive) | |
| 00:11 (Q4) | 33 BODROŽIĆ B. missed 2 points (layup) | |
| 00:23 (Q4) | 69 : 47 | 2 SCOTT J. made free throw (2 of 2) |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Barna F. | 29 | - | 23 | Nikolić D. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Barna F. | 22 | - | 15 | Nikolić D. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Gašić N. | 7 | - | 10 | Momirov S. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Barna F. | 5 | - | 3 | Gegić A. |


