Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U16 2009
Awards - Aug 9,
2009
All-European Champs U16 1st Team 2009
Meesseman
Vanloo
Spanou
Cakir
Vilaro
Best Player:
Emma Meesseman (188-C/F-93) of Belgium Best Guard:
Julie Vanloo (174-G-93) of Belgium Best Forward:
Artemis Spanou (185-F-93) of Greece Best Center:
Emma Meesseman of Belgium * played at both center and power forward
positions Best Coach:
Jose
Ignacio Hernandez
Belgium - Spain
53-57
Spain came out victorious from the dramatic title game at the U16 European
Championship in Naples. They faced Belgium and had to endure the extra period to
defend their title. The victory marked the fifth success for the Spanish team in
the last six editions of the competition.
Andrea Vilaro (179-F-93) finished with 15 points and 11 boards for Spain.
Carla Rodriguez and Inmaculada Zanoguera added 8 points apiece in the win. Julie
Vanloo responded with game-high 17 points for Belgium. Emma Meesseman
contributed 12 points and 13 boards in the losing case.
3-4 spot
France - Russia
75-46
French U16 team wrapped up their European Championship campaign with win. They
held off Russia in the consolation final to reach the podium at the tournament.
Margaux Galliou secured 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the French team.
Esther Moisan Niamke and
Claire Stievenard (183-F-93) knocked down 16 points each for France. Diallo
added 11 points in the win. Ksenia Tikhonenko responded with 16 points and 14
boards for Russia. Alina Zamaraeva added 12 points in the loss.
5-6 spot
Turkey - Italy
71-50
Turkish U16 team finished their European Championship campaign on a high note.
They defeated hosting Italy to claim the fifth position. The victory also
ensured the U17 World Championship birth for the team. Pelin Bilgic scored 17
points to lead Turkey.
Ayse Cora (175-F-93) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the win.
Sara Bocchetti came up with 11 points for Italy. Francesca Dotto had 8 points in
defeat.
7-8 spot
Greece - Czech Republic
59-54
Greece celebrated a tough win over Czech Republic on the final day of the U16
European Championship in Italy. The victory allowed Greece to claim the 7th
overall position in the ladder. Czech Republic therefore finished in the 8th
place.
Anthoula Chatzigiakoumi (187-C-93) scored 16 points to lead the charge.
Artemis Spanou produced 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Grigoria
Pateraki and Elisavet Politopoulou added 7 points each in the victory. Tereza
Vyoralova replied with 15 points for Czech Republic. Kamila Selucka had 13
points and 7 boards in the losing effort.
9-10 spot
Finland - Poland
76-63
Finland overwhelmed Poland in the final game at the U16 European Championship.
The victory propelled Finland to the 9th position in the final standings. Evita
Iiskola tallied 21 points and 12 boards to pace the charge.
Annika Holopainen (183-F-93) knocked down 18 points to pace Finland.
Janniina Koivunen contributed 13 points in the winning effort. Magdalena
Koperwas and Karolina Puss responded with 15 points apiece for Poland. Justyna
Jaworska had 12 points and 9 rebounds in the losing case.
11-12 spot
Lithuania - Serbia
47-50
Serbia narrowly defeated Lithuania on the final day of the U16 European
Championship in Italy. The Balkan team claimed a narrow victory to occupy the
11th spot in the final ladder. Lithuania managed to finish just in the 12th
position, the same they clinched last year. Natasa Kovacevic knocked down 12
points for Serbia. Ivana Brajkovic added 10 points and 14 boards, while
Marija Radosevic (178-G-93) finished with 10 in the win. Monika Aleksaite
responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Lithuania. Ieva Kazlauskaite had 11
points in defeat. Serbia outmuscled their opponents on the glass 52:29 and
limited Lithuania to only 31% from the field.
Day: 8 (Semi-Finals) - Aug.
8, 2009
5-8 places
Italy - Czech Republic
64-47
Italy toppled Czech Republic at the U16 European Championship today. The hosts
of the tournament thus set up the clash against Turkey for the 5th overall
position at the tournament. Czech Republic will wrap up their campaign in Naples
against Greece tomorrow.
Elettra Ferretti (175-G-93) knocked down 14 points and 7 boards for Italy.
Francesca Dotto knocked down 12 points in the win. Tereza Vyoralova responded
with 10 points and 7 rebounds for Czech Republic. Kamila Selucka and Monika
Satoranska had 7 points each in the loss.
Greece - Turkey
52-60
Turkish U16 team left behind all the drama of the previous night to knock down
Greece at the European championship today. Turkey lost their quarterfinal battle
against France in four overtimes yesterday but were ready for the battle
tonight. Turkey stepped on the gas in the second half to set up the clash for
the 5th position against Italy. Greece will take on Czech Republic for the 7th
spot.
Pelin Bilgic (170-G-94) knocked down 17 points to pace Turkey. Yasemin Koc
contributed 13 points in the winning effort. Anthoula Chatzigiakoumi replied
with 23 points for Greece. Artemis Spanou had 14 points and 16 boards in defeat.
SEMIFINALS
Belgium - France
73-58
Belgian U16 team became the first finalists of the U16 European Championship in
Naples. They held off exhausted France in the semifinal today to reach the
championship game. The victory has already marked the highest ever result for
Belgium.
Lynn Delvaux (182-F-93) knocked down 24 points to lead Belgium. Emma
Meesseman produced 18 points and 15 boards for Belgium. Julie Vanloo added 16
points in the winning case. Claire Stievenard responded with 11 points for
France. Laure Mercier had 9 points in the loss.
Russia - Spain
46-66
The U16 European defending champions Spain reached the title game in Naples
today. They overcame Russia and would be eying their fifth title in six years.
Spain take on Belgium in tomorrows decider.
Elena De Alfredo (168-G-94), Inmaculada Zanoguera and Carla Rodriguez
knocked down 10 points each for Spain. Andrea Vilaro netted 9 points in the
winning effort. Galina Kiseleva replied with 8 points for Russia. Ekaterina
Fedorenkova had 7 points in defeat. Russia will play against France in the
consolation final tomorrow.
Day: 7 (Quarter-Finals) - Aug.
7, 2009
QUARTERFINALS
Spain - Czech Republic
87-33
An excellent defensive performance ensured an easy life for Spain at the
quarterfinal stage of the U16 European Championship in Italy. They doused Czech
Republic today to reach the semis. Spain overcame a slow start to wipe out their
opponents in the second half. Elena De Alfredo and
Sandra Martinez (188-C-93) notched 13 points each for the winners.
Inmaculada Zanoguera added 12 points for Spain. Nela Vesela responded with 8
points for Czech Republic. Tereza Vyoralova had 7 points in defeat.
Russia - Italy
65-64
Russia became the third semifinalists at the U16 European Championship in
Naples. They survived an overtime thriller to defy hosting Italy at the
quarterfinal stage today.
Ksenia Tikhonenko (190-C-93) tallied 20 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks to
pace Russia to the hard-fought win.
Ksenia Tikhonenko knocked down eight points in overtime to silence ambitious
hosts. Galina Kiseleva nailed 16 points and 11 rebounds for Russia. Marina
Ryavkina added 9 points in the win. Francesca Dotto and Alessandra Formica
responded with 13 points each in defeat.
France - Turkey
99-96
Well, the word game would not refer completely to the game Quarterfinal clash
between France U16 and Turkey U16 in Italy. France needed FOUR overtimes to take
99:96 victory at the U16 European Championship.
Jodie Cornelie (193-F-93) paced all the winners with 19 points and 14
rebounds, while Galliou nailed 18. Mercier and Diallo delivered 12 points each
for the win. Kavurmacioglu collected 29 points and 13 boards in defeat, whilst
Cakir made a triple-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
Belgium - Greece
74-60
Belgian U16 team claimed the sixth straight win at the European Championship in
Italy. They held off Greece to reach the semifinal stage of the tournament.
Emma Meesseman (188-C-93) came up with another solid performance to pace
Belgium. She tallied 19 points, 16 boards and 5 blocks in the win. Julie Vanloo
nailed 17 points to lead Belgium. Lynn Delvaux added 13 points in the winning
case. Artemis Spanou responded with 18 points and 14 boards for Greece. Elisavet
Politopoulou netted 13 points in defeat.
9-12 places
Finland - Lithuania
59-51
Finland U16 claimed the victory at the European Championship today. They
defeated Lithuania in the classification games for the 9th-12th position. Annika
Holopainen scored 15 points and collected 7 rebounds to lead the Finnish team.
The Scandinavian side will now take on the winner of Poland vs. Serbia clash for
the 9th spot. Lithuania will try to occupy the 11th overall place in their final
game at the tournament.
Emmi Leino (177-F-94) and Janniina Koivunen knocked down 10 points each for
Finland. Vita Zilinskaite responded with 20 points and 17 boards for Lithuania.
Egle Zelnyte had 9 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.
Poland - Serbia
53-42
Poland won over Serbia in the classification games for the 9th-12th position.
The polish side produced 53:42 to play on Sunday for the 9th spot.
Beata Jaworska (185-F-94) top-scored for the winners with 10 points and
Blicharz added 9. Kovacevic finished the night with 10 points, while Radosevic
ended up with 7 in defeat.
Group G
Sweden - Belarus
66-43
Sweden outscored Belarus in the Relegation round of the U16 European
Championship today. Amanda Zahui scored 27 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to
lead the Scandinavian team. Sweden climbed at 2-1 record and clinched the top
spot in Group G. Belarus claimed the second position despite the loss and
avoided relegation.
Ulrica Holmqvist (183-C-93) was helpful with 10 points and 10 rebounds for
Sweden. Elin Gustavsson had 8 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds in the winning
effort. Natallia Baklaha responded with 12 points for Belarus. Maryia Papova
banked 10 points and 7 rebounds in the losing case.
Hungary - Germany
75-57
Hungary wrapped up their U16 European Championship campaign with victory over
Germany today. But the victory turned invaluable as both Hungary and Germany got
relegated into Division B claiming the third and fourth spots respectively in
Group G.
Amadea Szamosi (189-C-94) knocked down 15 points to lead the charge.
Brigitta Barta added 14 points and 15 boards, while Fanni Szabo had 14 points in
the win. Carla Bellscheidt responded with 21 points and 13 boards for Germany.
Laura Hebecker contributed 12 points in the loss.
Day: 6 (Qualifying Round) - Aug.
5, 2009
Group E
Spain - Italy
76-71
Spain handed Italy another loss at the European Championships U16 as both teams
advanced to the Quarterfinals with 3-2 records. Spain overcame Italian side
76:71 in the top game of the group.
Andrea Vilaro (179-F-93) led the way with 18 points and De Alfredo Elena
notched 14. Diaz Yurena scored 10, while Balart Marles delivered 9 points. Dotto
Francesca finished the night with 17 points in defeat and Ferretti Elettra
posted 11.
Belgium - Serbia
63-50
Belgium became the leader of Group E at the European Championships U16. The team
needed 63:50 over Serbia to win it with 4-1 record.
Julie Vanloo (174-G-93) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and
Delvaux Lynn netted 13. Meesseman Emma collected 10 points and 10 boards, while
Henry Celine added 5 points for the Quarterfinal birth. Kovacevic Natasa netted
14 points in the losing effort and Rajic Tamara delivered 10 points.
Turkey - Finland
61-45
Turkey advanced to the Quarterfinals of the European Championships U16 after the
win over Finland. The Turkish side won 61:45 to improve to 3-2 record in the
group and advanced from third place.
Gulsah Duman (176-F-93) paced all the winners with 13 points and Cakir Olcay
added 10. Iiskola Evita ended up with 11 points in the losing case and Leino
Emmi notched 9.
Group F
Poland - Czech Republic
63-84
Czech Republic survived a thriller over Poland at the European Championships U16
to take their place at the Quarterfinals. Both teams struggled hard, however the
Czechs produced 84:63 for 3-2 record.
Kamila Selucka (187-C-93) top-scored for the winners with 12 points and
Ondrejkova Barbora notched 11. Vesela Nela and Satoranska Monika delivered 10
points each in a win. Koperwas Magdalena finished the night with 18 points for
the Polish side, while Jaworska Beata scored 15.
Greece - Lithuania
65-37
Greece U16 grabbed the last ticket to the Quarterfinals of the European
Championships U16 as they smashed Lithuania in the last game of the Qualifying
Round. Greece beat the Baltic side 65:37 for 2-3 record that gave them the
fourth position in the group.
Artemis Spanou (185-F-93) led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while
Kampouraki Dimitra scored 14. Zelnyte Egle delivered 14 points in the losing
effort and Kazlauskaite Ieva posted 10.
France - Russia
41-57
Russia overcame France in the top game of the European Championships U16 tonight
and won Group F of the tournament. There are no more undefeated teams left in
the league as Russia produced 57:41 victory.
Ksenia Tikhonenko (190-C-93) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and
11 boards for 4-1 record. Fedorenkova Ekaterina nailed 10 and Ryavkina Marina
scored 8. Diallo Christelle chipped in 13 points in the losing effort.
Group G
Hungary - Sweden
79-64
Hungary posted the second straight win in Group G of the U16 European
Championship. They held off Sweden to improve at 2-0 record on top of the pool.
Sweden fell at 1-1 record in Naples. Brigitta Barta was unstoppable with 36
points and 9 rebounds for Hungary in this one.Fanni
Szabo (178-G-94) finished with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Hungary. Dora
Koch added 9 points in the winning case. Nathalie Fontaine replied with 14
points and 8 rebounds. Elin Gustavsson and Paulina Hersler had 13 points each in
the loss.
Germany - Belarus
62-66
Belarus gained important win over Germany at the U16 European Championship in
Naples. The victory allowed Belarusian team to climb at 1-1 record in the
classification round Group G. They will face Sweden in the decisive game to
remain in Division A for the next year. Germany in the meantime slipped at 0-2
record and came to the verge of being eliminated to the lower division.
Maryna Ivashchanka (188-C-93) produced 16 points and 10 rebounds for
Belarus. Natallia Baklaha added 14 points in the winning effort. Carla
Bellscheidt responded with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Germany. Aline Stiller
netted 7 points in defeat.
Day: 5 (Qualifying Round) - Aug.
4, 2009
Group E
Italy - Belgium
50-61
Belgian U16 team posted the fourth win at the European championship in Naples.
They upset the hosts today to improve at 3-1 record in the Qualifying round
Group E. Italy suffered the first loss at the tournament and slipped at 3-1
record in the pool. Julie Vanloo was the usual contributor for the visitors as
she knocked down 22 points.
Emma Meesseman (188-C-93) tallied 17 points, 17 boards and 7 blocks for
Belgium. Ann Schyvens had 11 points in the winning case. Caterina Dotto
responded with 11 points for Italy. Francesca Dotto netted 8 points in the loss.
Turkey - Spain
67-64
Spain U16 suffered the second straight pity loss at the U16 European
Championship. Turkey tied them with 2-2 record in Group E after 67:64 victory on
Tuesday night.
Olcay Cakir (180-G-93) collected 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners.
Kavurmacioglu nailed 10, while Cora scored 9. Diaz ended up with 17 points in
the losing effort as Spain dropped at 2-2. Rodriguez posted 14 and Llobet added
10.
Finland - Serbia
61-53
Finland U16 upset the Serbian team in the opener of Qualifying Day 2 in Naples.
The Scandinavian team overcame Serbia 61:53 for the first victory.
Evita Iiskola (181-F-93) top-scored for the winners with 16 points for 1-3
record. Janniina Koivunen netted 15 and Anette Juvonen scored 13. Natasa
Kovacevic and Ivana Brajkovic delivered 14 points each in the losing effort.
Group F
Greece - France
54-59
As Tuesday was not sweet for Russia and Italy, France is now the only undefeated
team at the U16 European Championship. The favorites had a real thriller over
Greece, however survived in a 59:54 victory.
Olivia Epoupa (163-G-94) paced all the winners with 14 points and Diallo
netted 13. Slouka and Chatzigiakoumi delivered 12 points each in the losing
effort.
Lithuania - Czech Republic
61-62
Czech U16 team posted the first win at the Qualifying round of the European
Championship in Italy. They sneaked past Lithuania to improve at 2-2 record in
Group F. Lithuania suffered the second straight loss and slipped at 0-4 record
at the bottom of the ladder.
Tereza Vyoralova (175-G-94) knocked down a buzzer-beater basket to steal the
win for Czech Republic.
Tereza Vyoralova tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds for Czech Republic. Nela
Vesela added 11 points and 12 boards in the win. Vita Zilinskaite responded with
17 points and 13 boards for Lithuania. Ieva Kazlauskaite dropped 14 points and
collected 14 rebounds in defeat.
Poland - Russia
65-61
Polish U16 National team snapped Russias winning streak at the European
championship in Italy. Poland claimed a narrow win today to improve at 2-2
record in Group F. Russia suffered the initial loss at the tournament and fell
at 3-1 record.
Karolina Puss (180-F-94) knocked down 15 points to pace Poland. Magdalena
Koperwas had 13 points in the winning case. Ksenia Tikhonenko responded with 23
points and 12 boards for Russia. Alina Zamaraeva nailed 13 points in the loss.
Day: 4 (Qualifying Round) - Aug.
3, 2009
Group E
Serbia - Spain
59-56
Serbia upset Spain at the U16 European Championship in Naples in Group E. Serbia
grabbed 59:56 victory to take 1-2 record in the group.
Ivana Brajkovic (195-C-93) paced all the winners with 15 points and 12
boards. Kovacevic nailed 13, while Stancic notched 12. Vilaro ended up with 17
and Rodriguez had 10 in defeat.
Belgium - Turkey
78-48
Belgian U16 National team posted the first win at the Qualifying round of the
European Championship in Italy. They thumped Turkey to improve at 2-1 record in
Group E. Turkey in the meantime slipped at 1-2 record.
Julie Vanloo (174-G-93) knocked down 19 points for Belgium. Lynn Delvaux and
Messeeman had 12 points in the win. Olcay Cakir responded with 13 points for
Turkey. Ayse Cora notched 10 points in defeat.
Finland - Italy
62-64
Italy U16 won the thriller over the Scandinavian team to remain perfect in
Naples. The favorites overcame Finland 64:62 at the U16 European Championship at
home.
Francesca Dotto (165-G-93) and Panella top-scored for the winners with 10
points each. Koivunen paced the Finnish side with 16 points. Juvonen collected
14 points and 11 rebounds, while Iiskola had 12 points and 10 boards.
Group F
Czech Republic - France
31-55
France show no sign of letting up and continue to look a realistic medal
prospect as they returned from the rest day to record a fourth win in five days
with a brutal 55:31 demolition of Czech Republic. The team improved to 4-0
record at the U16 European Championship in Naples.
Christelle Diallo (193-C-93) paced all the winners with 18 points and 11
rebounds, while Galliou nailed 8. Vyoralova ended up with 8 points in the losing
case and Pohunkova notched 5.
Poland - Greece
37-50
Greece recorded the first win at the Qualifying Round of the U16 European
Championship in Italy. They held off Poland for a 1-2 record in Group F. Poland
slipped at 1-2 record after the loss. Artemis Spanou was the usual force the
Greek team with 11 points and 17 rebounds.
Elisavet Politopoulou (164-G-93) and Anastasia Slouka notched 13 points each
for Greece. Pateraki had 8 points and 8 boards in the win. Karolina Puss nailed
12 points for Poland. Dominika Owczarzak netted 7 points in the losing case.
Lithuania - Russia
52-90
Russia won the opener of the Qualifying Round in Naples at the U16 European
Championship. The favorites outscored Lithuania 90:52 dominating the court in
the last three quarters.
Anna Khmelevskaya (172-G-94) paced all the winners with 13 points and
Tikhonenko nailed 12. Zamaraeva and Knyazeva added 10 points for 3-0 record.
Zilinskaite ended up with 14 points in defeat and Kazlauskaite posted 13.
Group G
Sweden - Germany
66-61
Swedish U16 team made the first step towards securing their Division A spot at
the European Championship. They held off Germany in Group G action today in
Naples.
Elin Gustavsson (185-F-93) stepped up with 21 points and 11 rebounds to pace
Sweden to the win. Nathalie Fontaine tallied 16 points and 7 rebounds for
Sweden. Amanda Zahui had 8 points in the winning case. Laura Hebecker responded
with 18 points, 8 boards and 7 steals for Germany. Sophie Eder netted 15 points
in defeat.
Belarus - Hungary
72-52
Belarus claimed the first win at the U16 European Championship. They defeated
Hungary at the start of the classification games in Group G. Maryna Ivashchanka
knocked down 20 points and grabbed 12 boards to lead the charge.
Darya Lipinskaya (178-G-93) tallied 15 points to pace Belarus. Maryia Papova
had 12 points and 16 boards in the win. Brigitta Barta responded with 14 points
and 11 boards for Hungary. Fanni Szabo netted 9 points in defeat.
Day: 3 (Preliminary Round) - Aug.
1, 2009
Group A
Serbia - Italy
52-64
Italy won Group A of the Preliminary Round Group A as they defeated Serbia
64:52.
Stella Panella (178-F-93) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and
Dotto Caterina netted 12. Brajkovic Ivana chipped in 15 points and had 10
rebounds in the losing effort.
Sweden - Turkey
40-48
Turkey remained Sweden winless in Group A after 48:40 in Day 3.Turkey finished
group with 2-1 record after 48:40 defensive victory.
Ayse Cora (175-F-93) top-scored for the winners with 13 points and
Kavurmacioglu Ozge collected 10 points and 10 boards. Zahui Amanda ended up with
9 points and 13 caroms in the losing case.
Group B
Spain - Finland
83-37
Spain won Group B at the European Championships U16 as they rolled over Finland
83:37 in Day 3. Zanoguera Inmaculada paced all the winners with 17 points and
Vilaro Andrea netted 14.
Janniina Koivunen (184-C-93) poured in 16 points in the losing case. The
Scandinavian team finished with 1-2 record on the third place.
Belarus - Belgium
53-81
Belgium improved to 2-1 record in Group B of the Preliminary Round after the win
over Belarus 81:53.
Emma Meesseman (188-C-93) led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds, whilst
Vanloo Julie notched 16. Lipinskaya Darya ended up with 14 points in the losing
case and Baklaha Natallia had 12.
Group C
Czech Republic - Greece
57-54
Czech Republic edged Greece 57:54 as both teams advanced to the Qualifying
Round.
Tereza Vyoralova (175-G-94) and Pohunkova Dominika paced all the winners for
the initial victory. Politopoulou Elisavet notched also 15 teams for her team as
Greece finished with 1-2 record.
Russia - Hungary
74-54
Russia overcame Hungary 74:54 and sent them to the Classification Round at the
U16 European Championship for Women. Russia won Group C as
Galina Kiseleva (182-F-93) top-scored for the winners with 15 points.
Tikhonenko Ksenia netted 13 and Gladkova Julia scored 11. Barta Brigitta
finished the game with 23 points and 16 boards in defeat.
Group D
France - Germany
77-42
France topped Group D with another stunning display as they crushed winless
Germany by 77:42.
Jodie Cornelie (193-F-93) top-scored for the winners with 13 points and
Plust Caroline added 11. Hebecker Laura ended up with 12 points in the losing
effort. Germany will play in the Classification round for the stay in Division
A.
Poland - Lithuania
63-55
Poland became the second team in Group D as they edged Lithuania 63:55 in Day 3.
Beata Jaworska (185-F-94) paced all the winners with 13 points, while
Koperwas Magdalena and Puss Karolina posted 11 each. Kazlauskaite Ieva collected
14 points and 14 boards in the losing effort.
Day: 2 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
31, 2009
Group A
Sweden - Serbia
39-60
Serbian U16 National team left the opening loss to Turkey behind to register the
initial success at the European Championship in Naples. They thumped Swedish
counterparts today to climb at 1-1 record in Group A. Sweden in the meantime
slipped at 0-2 record. Milica Toskovic came up with 13 points for Serbia. Marija
Radosevic and
Natasa Kovacevic (187-F-94) had 9 points each in the winning effort. Paulina
Hersler responded with 11 points and 10 rebounds for Sweden. Rebecka Dahlin
netted 6 points in the loss.
Turkey - Italy
54-56
Italy confirmed their highest ambitions for the home U16 European Championship
today. They recorded the second win in a row to take the lead in Group A. Turkey
in the meantime slipped at 1-1 record.
Alessandra Formica (189-F/C-93) came up with 11 points to pace Italy. Stella
Panella added 9 points and 8 rebounds, while Marta Masoni and Francesca Dotto
had 7 points in the win. Ayse Cora answered with 15 points for Turkey. Olcay
Cakir had 10 points in defeat.
Group B
Belarus - Spain
38-83
Spanish U16 team posted the second consecutive win at the European Championship
in Italy. They chopped up Belarus opponents in Group B action. Spain improved at
2-0 record on top of the pool. Belarus slipped at 0-2 record.
Itziar Llobet (177-G-93) knocked down 19 points to pace Spain. Inmaculada
Zanoguera and Silvia Marcelo added 10 points each in the winning case. Maryna
Ivashchanka responded with 19 points for Belarus. Tatsiana Dudareva had 4 points
in the loss.
Belgium - Finland
73-64
Belgian U16 team recorded the first win at the European Championship. They
overcame Finnish opponents in Naples to climb at 1-1 record in Group B. Finland
slipped at 1-1 in the third position in the pool.
Julie Vanloo (174-G-93) poured in 28 points to top-score for Belgium. Emma
Meesseman scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for Belgium. Lynn Delvaux
knocked down 12 points in the win.
Janniina Koivunen (184-C-93) responded with 19 points for Finland. Anette
Juvonen had 13 points and 7 boards in the loss.
Group C
Russia - Czech Republic
65-40
Russia denied an 11-point deficit after the opening frame to outscore Czech
Republic at the U16 European Championship. Russia thus kept their record
spotless at 2-0. Czech Republic came closer to abyss with the second consecutive
defeat in Group C.
Ksenia Tikhonenko (190-C-93) had 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Mariya-Margarita
Davydova added 13 points and 9 rebounds for Russia. Galina Kiseleva nailed 12
points in the victory. Tereza Vyoralova responded with 13 points for Czech
Republic. Kamila Selucka had 8 points in defeat.
Hungary - Greece
50-58
Greek U16 team posted the first win in Naples. They held off Hungary in overtime
to bounce back after the opening loss at the European championship. Artemis
Spanou tallied 19 points and 12 boards as Greece caught up with Hungary in
preliminary Group C ladder.Elisavet Politopoulou scored 15 points for Greece.
Anastasia Slouka added 10 points in the victory.
Brigitta Barta (182-C-93) answered with 20 points and 12 boards for Hungary.
Amadea Szamosi had 8 points and 11 caroms in the defeat.
Group D
Poland - France
39-96
France reached 2-0 in Group D of the U16 European Championship in Division A.
The French side smashed Poland 96:39 in Day 2 to stay undefeated. Esther Moisan
Niamke top-scored for the winners with 17 points.
Sabrine Bouzenna (169-G-93) nailed 15 and Sara Chevaugeon added 11.
Magdalena Koperwas ended up with 17 points in the losing effort, while Kaja
Pabisiak notched 7. Poland suffered their first loss and dropped at 1-1.
Lithuania - Germany
68-65
Lithuania clinched the opening win at the U16 European Championship. They came
from behind to stun Germany for 1-1 record in preliminary Group D. Germany
suffered the second straight loss at the tournament.
Vita Zilinskaite (190-C-93) tallied 16 points and 14 rebounds for Lithuania.
Monika Aleksaite added 16 points and 8 boards in the winning effort. Sophie Eder
responded with 23 points for Germany. Carla Bellscheidt had 9 points in the
loss.
Day: 1 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
30, 2009
Group A
Serbia - Turkey
59-63
Turkish U16 team posted a tough win at the beginning of the European
Championship in Naples, Italy. They overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to
handle Serbia in Group A action.
Olcay Cakir (180-G-93) exploded with 20 points, 12 boards, 7 steals and 5
assists to pace Turkey. Ayse Cora knocked down 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds
for the winners. Natasa Kovacevic had 13 points for Serbia. Aleksandra Stanacev
finished with 12 points and 7 rebounds in defeat. Turkey outrebounded Serbia
50:47 and capitalized on a low-shooting percentage from a Zoran Kovacic team as
they sank 27%. Turkey will face Italy, while Serbia will be opposed by Sweden in
the second round.
Italy - Sweden
70-48
Italy won their opener of U16 European Championship in Naples, Italy. The home
side outscored Sweden U16 70:48 for the first points in the group.
Alessandra Formica (189-F/C-93) top-scored for the winners with 15 points
for the first victory. Stella Panella nailed 14, while Alice Mandelli posted 10.
Elin Gustavsson ended up with 12 points in the losing case, while Rebecka Dahlin
and Amanda Zahui had 8 each.
Group B
Spain - Belgium
72-55
Spain grabbed the first win at the U16 European Championship. They held off
Belgium in preliminary Group B in Naples. The Spanish team used an 18:5 rally in
the third quarter to clear off for good in this one.
Carla Rodriguez (185-C-93) nailed 16 points to pace Spain. Elena De Alfredo
and Yurena Diaz contributed 15 points each in the win. Antonia Delaere replied
with 16 points for Belgium. Julie Vanloo notched 10 points in defeat.
Finland - Belarus
68-52
Finnish U16 team grabbed the first win at the European Championship in Italy.
They held off Belarus to improve at 1-0 record in Group B in Naples.
Evita Iiskola (181-F-93) tallied 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the
charge. Annika Holopainen had 11 points and 11 boards for Finland. Anette
Juvonen added 9 points in the win. Maryna Ivashchanka responded with 22 points
and 10 rebounds for Belarus. Maryia Papova had 13 points and 9 rebounds in the
losing case.
Group C
Czech Republic - Hungary
64-67
Hungary clinched the first win at the U16 European Championship in Naples. They
narrowly defeated Czech Republic in Group C opener.
Brigitta Barta (182-C-93) tallied 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead Hungary
to the win. Hungary poured in 30 points in the second quarter to surge ahead for
a decisive lead in this one. Dora Koch knocked down 13 points for Hungary. Noemi
Czirjak added 9 points in the victory. Nela Vesela responded with 16 points and
14 boards for Czech Republic. Tereza Vyoralova had 12 points and 7 boards in the
loss.
Greece - Russia
54-63
Russian U16 National team opened their European Championship campaign with
victory. They held off Greece in preliminary Group C today.
Darya Namok (-93) knocked down 15 points to lead the winners. Ksenia
Tikhonenko had 13 points and 15 rebounds for Russia. Alina Zamaraeva added 8
points for the winners. Grigoria Pateraki replied with game-high 21 points for
Greece. Artemis Artemis Spanou had 15 points and 12 boards in defeat.
Group D
France - Lithuania
72-52
French U16 team coasted to the opening win at the European Championship in
Naples, Italy. They stunned Lithuanian counterparts in Group D action.
Margaux Galliou (184-F-93) knocked down 11 points and pulled down 8 boards
to pace France. Claire Stievenard and Christelle Diallo added 10 points each in
the win. Monika Aleksaite replied with 11 points for Lithuania. Ieva
Kazlauskaite had 9 points in the losing case. France will next take on Poland.
Lithuania will try to rebound against Germany tomorrow.
Germany - Poland
65-74
Poland posted the first win at the U16 European Championship in Italy. They held
off German team to climb on top of preliminary Group D.
Beata Jaworska (185-F-94) knocked down 20 points and collected 13 rebounds
to lift Poland to the victory. Karolina Puss knocked down 15 points for Poland.
Kaja Pabisiak added 10 points in the winning effort. Sophie Eder replied with 20
points for Germany. Carla Bellscheidt had 13 points in the losing case.
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