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Alba Berlin Responds in Quarterfinal Second Leg vs Rasta Vechta
Alba Berlin played the second leg of their quarter‑final series against Rasta Vechta. The German side showed a markedly improved performance after a defeat in the opening match.
The first leg ended in a bitter loss for Alba Berlin, leaving the team under pressure to overturn the deficit. The defeat highlighted the need for a stronger response in the return fixture.
In the second encounter Alba Berlin started with considerably more energy. Their intensity allowed them to dominate large phases of the game.
The Berlin side controlled the match for extended periods, dictating the tempo and possession. Their organized play limited Rasta Vechta's chances for much of the contest.
Despite the overall control, Alba Berlin experienced moments of nervousness towards the end of the match. The team’s tremor threatened to jeopardise the comeback they sought.
The result of the second leg leaves the quarter‑final series still open. Alba Berlin will need to maintain composure in any remaining fixtures to overturn the aggregate score.