The president of Crvena Zvezda, Nebojsa Covic, was furious with the referees’ decision to call a foul on the final play of the Korac Cup Final against Partizan.
Jock Landale made both free throws at the buzzer and gave Partizan the win and the trophy (76-74).
Here is what the club’s chairman said:
“We got robbed. It reminds me of times when we all know what was going on in Serbian basketball. The referees acted in a wicked manner towards Zvezda. A pure defense turned into a foul and a pair of free throws that decided the outcome.
I ask for the State to investigate what happens in Serbian basketball and to protect the sport from sweeps like this. We got robbed by Partizan and I will never congratulate someone who steals a victory.”
After the end of the game, Crvena Zvezda expressed its dissatisfaction for the final play of the game, by skipping the awarding ceremony.
