The Serbian derby in Saudi Arabia between Partizan Meta Force and Liman promised to be fiery. Stefan Kojic had nearly single-handedly dispatched Amsterdam before the semifinals, rightfully winning the long-range shooting contest. Meanwhile, the Belgrade team showed a confident and steady game, looking much stronger and more composed than in previous Masters, which earned them a spot in the semifinals. Moreover, they had won more head-to-head encounters against Liman—6-4.

But Liman was not ready to give up. At the start of the game, Stefan Kojic needed only a few seconds to sink his first two-point fadeaway shot. Their tight defense quickly bore fruit, giving Liman an early advantage.

For the Partizan Meta Force players, it wasn’t easy to compete against opponents with national team experience. But Liman made several errors, and the game’s faster pace created a chaotic situation, with players often finding themselves unguarded under the basket. It seemed to disrupt Liman’s game plan, and they began to lose their lead.

In the end, the score was tied with two minutes left, giving Partizan Meta Force a chance. But unfortunately, Milutinovic’s fourth long-range shot and a turnover allowed Liman to claim victory, 21-19.