Résidence Walferdange reached the semi-finals of the W-Coupe FLBB with a controlled 64-46 home win over AB Contern B.
Contern B started first through Sara Marpino (CONB), but Walferdange settled quickly. Marie Palma (23, 1.70m) gave the home side early rhythm, scoring 7 points in the opening quarter, and RES closed the first 10 minutes ahead 15-10.
The second quarter stayed open for a long stretch. Contern B kept contact behind Lisa Zoller (CONB), Lori Zoller (CONB) and Marpino (CONB), cutting the gap to 20-19. Marpino also had two fouls registered in quick succession before halftime, which mattered in a physical phase. Still, the team coached by Diogo Jesus Lopes finished the half better and took a 28-21 lead.
The decisive moment came just after the break. Walferdange opened the third quarter with an 8-0 run, moving from 28-21 to 36-21. Jalila R'BIAA (RES) and Laetitia Soares (29, FRA) punished Contern B inside, while Palma and Melissa Genoud (RES) added perimeter scoring. RES won the quarter 24-14 and created full separation at 52-35.
Contern B, coached by Elisabeth Engel, made one last push in the fourth and reduced the score to 54-41, but Sarah Macri (RES) answered immediately with a three. Walferdange later stretched the margin to its highest point, 64-43.
Palma led RES with 16 points, R'BIAA added 15, Soares 10 and Genoud 7. For Contern B, Lisa Zoller scored 12, Marpino 9, Lori Zoller 9 and Amélie Laure Sybertz (CONB) 7. Walferdange had nine scorers and controlled the game more clearly as it went on.
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