AZS Poznań Women secured a comfortable 77:65 victory over Landernau Bretagne in the EuroCup on Wednesday evening. The Polish side controlled proceedings from start to finish, building a lead they never surrendered despite some late pressure from the French visitors. It was a result that reflected their home advantage and current form.
The visitors had shown resilience in their previous encounters, particularly that narrow win against ESB Villeneuve, but this fixture proved different. Landernau couldn't find the rhythm that had characterised their earlier performances, while Poznań's offensive flow seemed almost effortless. And here's the thing — when a team like this finds its groove at home, it becomes difficult to contain.
To be fair, we had backed the away side with some confidence going into this match. The prediction leaned toward Landernau, based on their recent results and tactical setup. But the match unfolded differently than expected. Poznań's defensive structure at home, combined with their ability to convert opportunities efficiently, disrupted our assessment completely.
What struck me was how Poznań managed the game's tempo. They didn't rush into putting the result beyond doubt, instead building their advantage through sustained pressure. Landernau responded when they could, but the gaps in their execution became more apparent as the match progressed. By then, the outcome was already clear.
This victory keeps Poznań in contention for a strong finish to their EuroCup campaign. For Landernau, it's another setback to analyse, particularly given their form in previous away fixtures. The final margin of twelve points tells you everything about the quality displayed by the hosts on this occasion.
