Sergio was blunt and blunt. Scariolocoach of Real Madridafter the defeat at OAKA, in Athens, against Panathinaikos by 82-81. The former national coach spoke of the “very poor” performance of the refereeing, ironically about the offensive fouls committed against his team.
“Unfortunately, we knew we would have to play against a very good team, a very good coach and a very heated environment. We didn’t know that we were going to face a very bad performance from three very good referees, who I respect a lot, but they had a bad night“, he stated in a press conference after the game.
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The Italian insisted that Real Madrid’s win-loss record under the Serbian referee trio Ilija Belosevic, Milivoje Jovcic and Polish Jakub Zamojskiis 1-7, an “interesting fact” for a team that has a winning percentage well above 60%. “For some reason, our record against these referees is 1-7. I think the number of offensive fouls called is a world record.” he declared.
Kostas Sloukas and Edy Tavares in a play from the match
Likewise, he joked about the offensive fouls called against his team, which he described as a “world record”, and claimed a “clear foul” on the Alberto Abalde before the Real Madrid striker lost the ball in one of the last plays of the game, during Panathinaikos’ pressure on the field, when the Whites still led the score 77-78.
“This is basketball and we have to accept that. I understand that in this environment it is very difficult to remain calm, calm and have good performances from everyone. Unfortunately, tonight it’s our turn“, said Scariolo.
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With this defeat, Real Madrid remains in fourth place with 16 wins, the same as Olympiacos, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Valencia Basket, Panathinaikos, Estrella Roja and Barça, and with a away record in the Euroleague of 4 wins and 9 losses.
