Albania surprised Serbia - Jul 2, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Serbia-Albania 69:83
Albania surprised Serbia in the game of Classification for 5-8 places in Pescara, Italy. Albania won the first period 23:19 and then was caught by Serbians at 38:38. The win in the third and the last periods brought Albania the initial victory in Mediterranean Games. LUCA Ersid top-scored for the winners with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Franko Bushati (188-G-85) notched 16. Aleksandar Mitrovic (202-G-90) posted 18 for Serbia and Filip Covic (178-G-89) scored 12 [read more]
Serbia-Albania 69:83
Albania surprised Serbia in the game of Classification for 5-8 places in Pescara, Italy. Albania won the first period 23:19 and then was caught by Serbians at 38:38. The win in the third and the last periods brought Albania the initial victory in Mediterranean Games. LUCA Ersid top-scored for the winners with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Franko Bushati (188-G-85) notched 16. Aleksandar Mitrovic (202-G-90) posted 18 for Serbia and Filip Covic (178-G-89) scored 12. Albania will face now Morocco in the game for the 5/6 places. Serbia will meet Montenegro to fins out the teams for 7/8 places.
Croatia thump Albania in Mediterranean Games quarterfinal - Jul 1, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Croatia - Albania 94:70
Croatia have edged closer to the Mediterranean Games title. They cruised past Albania at the quarterfinal stage today in Pescara. Croatia were able to come from behind to knock out pesky Albania. Damir Rancic (197-G-83) fired 19 points, collected 5 boards and issued 4 assists for Croatia.
Albania stormed into the game scoring 27 points in the opening quarter and building a 4-point advantage at the first intermission [read more]
Croatia - Albania 94:70
Croatia have edged closer to the Mediterranean Games title. They cruised past Albania at the quarterfinal stage today in Pescara. Croatia were able to come from behind to knock out pesky Albania. Damir Rancic (197-G-83) fired 19 points, collected 5 boards and issued 4 assists for Croatia. Albania stormed into the game scoring 27 points in the opening quarter and building a 4-point advantage at the first intermission. But Croatia took over in the second stanza and turned a 4-point deficit into a 7-point lead at halftime. Croatia persisted and rallied to a 14-point advantage with one quarter to go. Albania collapsed defensively in the final stanza allowing their opponents to notch 28 points as Croatia coasted to the win. Rok Stipcevic (188-G-86) had 12 points for the winners. Luksa Andric (210-C/F-85) added 10 points for Croatia. Franko Bushati (188-G-85) replied with 21 points, 6 assists and 4 boards for Albania. Ersid Ljuca (208-C-81) delivered 18 points in the loss. Croatia outrebounded Albania 33:20 and forced those to 17 turnovers. The winner sank 55% from the field, while holding Albania to 44%.
Montenegro overwhelm Albania - Jun 30, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Montenegro - Albania 92:73
Montenegro secured the initial win at the Mediterranean Games. They held off Albania in the third preliminary round in Group B. Sead Sehovic (201-G/F-89) unloaded 27 points, 5 boards and 4 assists to pace Montenegro. Filip Barovic (206-F-90) added 16 points for the winners.
Montenegro forced their opponents to 24 turnovers. Albania could not overcome the fact despite outrebounding Montenegro 42:27. Montenegro grabbed a 3-point lead after the opening frame [read more]
Montenegro - Albania 92:73 Montenegro secured the initial win at the Mediterranean Games. They held off Albania in the third preliminary round in Group B. Sead Sehovic (201-G/F-89) unloaded 27 points, 5 boards and 4 assists to pace Montenegro. Filip Barovic (206-F-90) added 16 points for the winners. Montenegro forced their opponents to 24 turnovers. Albania could not overcome the fact despite outrebounding Montenegro 42:27. Montenegro grabbed a 3-point lead after the opening frame. They stepped on the gas in the second stanza running away to an 11-point buffer at halftime. Albania showed character after the major break as they slowed their opponents down. The physical game inside the paint helped Albania trim the margin to 10 points heading into the fourth term. But Montenegro kept it cool and ensured a comfortable victory in the final period. Nikola Djokovic (191-G-89) had 12 points for the winning team. Endrit Hycenagolli (203-C-88) drained 22 points and collected 14 rebounds for Albania. Franko Bushati (188-G-85) came up with 18 points in the loss.
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