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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Milky Way Nikko Steel headed Cup quarter-final tournament Governor of Jakarta after a tight duel against Pimnad Aceh, on Tuesday (9/3/2010).

Basketball team from Malang to ensure self-join on the last eight after stopping resistance Pimnad Aceh (65-54). The first quarter of the Milky Way thin 14-11 lead. In the second quarter, got up and managed Pimnad draw against 31-31. Entered the third quarter, the Milky Way continues skyrocketed with the addition of 17 digits. End of the third quarter, the score was 43-48 for the Milky Way was closed.

Physical stamina and continue to drain a weaker Pimnad Aceh. HSB Lukman care team was not even move slightly during the fourth quarter closed the Milky Way with the final score 65-54. "Despite losing, they are getting better game," Coach said Lukman HSB Pimnad Aceh.

"I do not give weight to them to play loose. Moreover, our target to play in this tournament to look for experience," said Lukman.

For the Milky Way, this victory confirmed his position as runner-up Pool B accompanied Garuda Flexi. Meanwhile, for Pimnad who has lost in two previous fight, this time the game will not be too influential.

"In the quarter-finals, I will still give priority to defense. Our team consists of 12 players, but two of whom were injured in effect 5-7 decent players to down," said Galaxy coach Eddy Santoso.

With this result, the Milky Way will be prepared for a Pool C winner, the Pelita Jaya Esia and CLS Knight Surabaya, which also lasted laganya today.