Radost Čakovec closes strong to down Falcons Zagreb, 59–39

A disciplined performance from Radost Čakovec produced a clear result in the LWB U15 round this Saturday as they took a 59–39 victory over Falcons Zagreb in Rovinj. The visitors set the tone early, weathered a third-quarter fightback, and then closed the game emphatically in the fourth.

Quarter-by-quarter the game unfolded as follows: Falcons Zagreb 6 – Radost Čakovec 11; 7 – 16; 22 – 14; 4 – 18. The pattern was simple — Radost earned a decisive cushion before the break, Falcons responded with a high-octane third quarter, but Radost’s late-game execution swung the contest back in their favor.

The game’s MVP was Podobnik Saša, who finished with a 24-point, 11-rebound double-double and added 5 assists. She took on a heavy offensive load (8/27 FG, 1/8 3P, 7/11 FT) and repeatedly delivered at the free-throw line and in the paint to keep her team ahead when it mattered. Her third-quarter long-distance make and a string of free throws in the second period were pivotal moments in the match timeline.

Support came from several contributors. On the winning side, Grgić Mila provided timely finishes and finished in double figures, while Perčić Dora helped extend the margin down the stretch with effective inside play. Zver Marta also chipped in with key free throws and rebounds that sustained the pressure.

For Falcons Zagreb, a spirited third-quarter team surge — sparked by a hot hand from Luketić Kim and a hard-nosed effort on the boards from Ereš Mihaela — produced 22 points that briefly swung momentum. Seko Nicole offered several scoring bursts, and Horvat Jurja hit late free throws in the third to give her team hope. However, the defensive lapses and a quiet final quarter left the comeback attempt short.

Statistically, Radost’s balance on the glass and ability to convert at the free-throw line proved decisive. Falcons’ third-quarter offensive burst showed their potential, but they could not replicate that intensity in the closing minutes when turnovers and missed opportunities allowed Radost to reassert control.

With this win, Radost Čakovec make an important statement in the opening rounds of the 2025/26 LWB U15 season. Falcons Zagreb will look to tighten rotations and shore up late-game defense as they regroup.

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