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Tomorrow, on February 22nd in the capital of Kazakhstan will be held the match of 15th round of VTB United League. Our team welcomes guests from the Republic of Belarus, team Tsmoki – Minsk.
 

Brief information about the opponent:
BC Tsmoki – Minsk
Established in 2006
Achievements:
Champion of Belarus – 2009-2013;
Cup of Belarus – 2010-12.
Plays in: the championship of Belarus, VTB United League, Eurochallenge.
The structure:
– Men’s and women’s professional basketball teams,
– Reserve teams;
– Sports School;
– Center for Economic Development and sports marketing.
 
History:

The team was created in 2006. The original name of the club – Minsk-2006. In 2012, after the re-branding the club changed its name to Tsmoki – Minsk.
 
Our club met with this team this season. So fans of Astana will be interesting to see the champion of Belarus.
 
Astana has already played with "Dragons" in the beginning of the season on the opponent’s pitch. Then, in a close match the hosts won with the score 68:82.
 
At this point in the standings Minsk club located 8th with 4 victories and 9 defeats.
 
This match for Astana will be one of the most important. First, the capital club is obliged to take revenge. Secondly, with this

 victory over Minsk, Astana feel comfortably the playoffs zone.
 
Head coach of Astana Aleksandar Trifunovic: "The game is very important for both teams. This season, Tsmoki-Minsk is the team that plays an important role in our group. And I believe that the key to victory in this game will be how we play in defense. Tsmoki Minsk, the team that scores a lot, I think we should not expect much in the offence, more important is to play good in the defense from the first minutes and control this match.
 
The game will take place tomorrow at the national track cycling hall Sary-Arka. Match starts at 17.00 pm. Admission is free. Fans from other cities in Kazakhstan can watch the match online on the VTB United League site.