The first Catalan derby in Fontajau

Girona and Hospital will star in the first official derby after the meeting in the Catalan League

| Friday, 25 October 2019

The senior will try to maintain the good line of results and game next Saturday against Torrons Vicens CB L’Hospitalet in Fontajau (19:00). The team from Girona and the team from Hospital already met in the pre-season in the Catalan League in Fontajau with the final victory for the locals (79-73). The visitors will try to extend the dynamic of results in favor after two consecutive victories.

Torrons Vicens CB L’Hospitalet, who this season play fourth in LEB Plata, occupy fifth position with a record of four wins and two losses. The hospital project is once again coached by José Manuel Hoya and maintains many of the components of last year’s squad. In addition to providing solidity from the continuity of some pieces, the white-and-blues have been reinforced with two Americans who have provided physicality and inner intimidation.

L’Hospitalet is the third best defense after Básquet Girona, second, and the second team that recovers the most balls. From the Hospital team, the management of Joan Creus, the scoring ability of Grant Lozoya and the inner determination of Mouhamadou Diop, top rebounder and best valued piece of the team, stand out.

* Statements by Àlex Formento:

“A rival that we know, that we know of its potential, after the confrontation in the Catalan League. They come from a good competitive dynamic, with four wins and two losses, and they have players with a lot of experience in the league and the new foreigners are contributing a lot. The challenge will be complicated, as everyone is, but we will face it with the utmost enthusiasm to play a great game”

“About the opponent, I would like to emphasize that this season they have achieved a good balance between youth and veterans with the addition of the good role of the outside players. An expert team that penalizes mistakes and waits for their moments, they demand maximum concentration from you and they have great potential as their results show”