Virtus Bologna Loses to Zalgiris for the First Time at Home

Virtus Bologna lost 91-74 to Zalgiris Kaunas in their game at PalaDozza. This result means the home side suffered its first defeat on its own floor in EuroLeague this season.

Italian newspapers interpreted the result from different angles. La Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted the lack of three-pointers and rebounds from Alex Mumbrù's team. Corriere dello Sport, meanwhile, wrote that players expected to stand out tonight fell short of expectations.

Tuttosport stressed that Virtus was under pressure against its opponent and that Zalgiris had become something of a taboo for Bologna. Corriere di Bologna noted that three-pointers, tempo and rebounds put Kaunas in front, while Il Resto del Carlino emphasized the physical superiority of the Lithuanian side.

It was noted that the home side started the first quarter well, but after that the game came under the control of the visitors. La Repubblica Bologna also reminded readers that Virtus will play Beşiktaş right after this defeat.