Virtus owner blasts the referees: 'It's time to end psychological advantage to Milan and Messina' / News - Basketnews.com

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Virtus Bologna remained alive after winning Game 5 at home against Milan with the final score of 84-78 and will now head to Milan to try to extend the series to Game 7.

Points this season

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But there were tense moments after the game. Virtus Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti gave a quick interview right after the game and heavily criticized the referees.

Virtus Bologna's owner didn't like how the referees did their job in Game 5 and how in general, they're handling the series so far.

"We won the game despite the referees," Zanetti said to TRC. "It's time to stop with the psychological advantage to Milan and coach Ettore Messina, it's not acceptable."

Zanetti also praised the atmosphere in the arena and thanked the fans at the game.

"We have the best fans in Italy," Zanetti added. "We are united against everyone and everything."

Before Game 5, Luca Baraldi, the CEO of Virtus Bologna, hinted at the fact that there were things during the series that Virtus didn't like.

"We have to fight against all the events," Baraldi said to Il Corriere dello Sport. "There were situations that we didn't appreciate, but we need to stay calm and don't get nervous."

Armani Exchange Milan are currently leading the series 3-2 and will have another opportunity to finish the series in Milan.

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