Division A: Italy wins the Gold in Poprad - Aug. 8, 2010 FINAL Spain - Italy
61-66
Italy won the Gold in Poprad. They outplayed Spain in the Big Final to finish
U18 EuroBasket undefeated.
Beatrice Carta (170-G-92) stepped up for Italy with 17 points.
Gaia Gorini (182-G-92) followed her with 10 points and 8 rebounds, while
Francesca Dotto added 9 pts in this victory. In Spain,
Marina Delgado (171-G-92) collected 14 points and 5 boards, while
Elena Diaz (188-F/C-92) added 12 pts. Their team won the Silver at this
event. Spain was better at the very beginning as they opened this meeting with
11-8 lead.
Beatrice Carta and her teammates woke up after that closing the first period
with 4-9 run. Spain took control on their rival at the beginning of Q2 and
quickly jumped to 29-21 lead. However, Italy replied with 2-9 series for 31-31
tie at the halftime. Teams were leveled until the middle of Q3, when Italy
started to demonstrate its power. They created 6-13 run for 43-50 with ten
minutes to go in the game. Spain was in trouble, but didn't give up and they
came to 50-52 with 6:09 remaining. Than, Italy made crucial 3-11 run and the U18
EuroBasket winner was already known. Both teams entered to this Final
undefeated.
Places 3-4 Slovenia - France
43-66
France won the Bronze in Poprad. They had an easy job in the game for third
place beating Slovenia 43-66.
Helena Akmouche (174-G-92) was the leading scorer in victory with 13 points,
while
Lucie Barba (185-F-92) helped with double-double of 10 points and 12
rebounds. Barba was the MVP of this meeting with valuation 19.
Christelle Diallo (193-C-93) is another French player who had 10 points. On
the other side, Slovenia got 14 points and 5 boards from
Tina Jakovina (182-G-92).
Nika Baric (169-G-92) this time stopped to 11 pts and her team stayed
without the medal. Every single quarter of this game belonged to France. They
created 13-15 in the first ten minutes and jumped to comfortable 24-35 until the
half time. Slovenia struggled at the both sides of the court, what resulted with
another bad period for them.
Nika Baric wasn't in a game mood and her team scored only 10 points in third
quarter.
Helena Akmouche and her teammates had 17 on the other side and at that time
it was already clear who will be the Bronze medal winner in Poprad. France
dominated in the last ten minutes as well to celebrate nice 43-66 victory. The
Gold medal winner at this event is Italy, who outplayed Spain in the Big Final.
Places 5-6 Lithuania - Russia
64-78
It was a game for fifth place in Poprad. Russia made it mostly owing to
Yulia Stepanova (188-C-92), who had 19 points and 8 rebounds. She was the
MVP of this meeting with valuation 22.
Svetlana Efimova (187-F-92) also had very important role adding 19 pts.
Alexandra Stolyar (178-G-92) and
Anastasiya Maksimova (182-F-92) followed them with 14 and 11 points
respectively. In Lithuania,
Santa Okockyte (176-G-92) delivered 18 points, but she missed many shots and
finished with valuation -5.
Laura Svaryte (190-C-92) had 11 pts and 16 rebounds, while
Paulina Zaveckaite (186-F-92) also scored 11 pts, but to go with 14 rebs.
Lithuania was better team at the beginning as they made quick 12-8 lead.
However, it was their only lead in this game as Russia replied with 2-14 run and
never looked back after that.
Yulia Stepanova and her teammates dominated in Q2 ending it with 17-23 for
nice 31-45 lead at the halftime. Lithuania was in trouble and wasn't able to
mount a comeback in the next 20 minutes. Russia reached plus 19 at the halfway
of third quarter and the game winner was already known. Last ten minutes were
just the formality and Russia celebrated comfortable victory for the fifth place
in Poprad.
Places 7-8 Ukraine - Sweden
78-58
Ukraine finished participation at U18 EuroBasket in Poprad with victory. They
blasted Sweden 78-58 to finish as the seventh ranked team at this event. Of
course, Sweden ended as No.8.
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) once again was the leading player in Ukraine as
she collected 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Lyudmyla Naumenko (177-F-93) also was great adding 15 points and 19 boards,
while
Anna Kiriyenko (190-C-93) added 14 pts and 8 rebs. In the loosing squad,
Amanda Zahui (191-C-93) collected 16 pts and 10 boards. Their second scorer
was
Marie Persson (180-F-93) with 10 pts. Ukraine was better in every single
quarter of this game. They started with tiny 16-15 in the first ten minutes and
later in Q2 created 23-19.
Alina Iagupova was on fire, what was very important for Ukraine, but her
teammates secured a nice help as well. Ukraine exploded at the beginning of the
second half making 10-2 run for 49-36 lead and Sweden was in trouble. Despite
comfortable lead, Ukraine didn't slow down and they reached huge 77-53 in the
finish. Sweden made some points in the last two minutes cutting the margin to
the final 78-58. As a reminder, both teams were eliminated in the Quarterfinals
of this event.
Places 9-10 Slovakia - Turkey
65-63
The hosts of U18 EuroBasket celebrated in the last day of the competition. They
grabbed 65-63 thriller win against Turkey to finish as No.9 at this event.
Sabina Oroszova (187-F-93) stepped up in Slovakia with double-double of 19
points and 16 rebounds.
Martina Kissova (185-F-93) had 15 points and 5 boards, while
Marta Palenikova (184-G/F-92) helped with 9 pts. In Turkey,
Azge Kavurmacioglu (187-F-93) shined with 17 points and 15 rebounds.
Emel Guler (188-F-92) and
Nihan Demirkol (172-G-92) delivered 13 and 10 points respectively. Game
winner was decided in the finish. Slovakia entered to last 3:10 with decent
65-59 lead, but Turkey didn't give up.
Azge Kavurmacioglu made a jump shot and
Emel Guler scored two free throws after that closing the gap to 65-63. There
was more than two minutes remaining after that, but neither of teams was able to
score. Slovakia missed three jump shots and committed two mistakes, while Turkey
missed three lay-ups and a jump shot. Before the last quarter, Turkey made 14-20
in the first ten minutes, while Slovakia replied with 19-14 in Q2. Slovakia was
slightly better in third frame as well ending it with 19-17. They had more luck
at the very end and finished as No.9 in Poprad.
Places 11-12 Poland - Serbia
73-71
Poland grabbed thriller win against Serbia in the last day in Poprad. It was a
game for 11th place.
Magdalena Zietara (177-G/F-92) was a key player for Poland with 21 points
and 6 assists. She was named MVP of this meeting as she reached valuation 24.
Magdalena Idziorek (175-G-92) had 11 points and 5 assists, while
Agata Szczepanik (194-F/C-92) added 10 pts in this win. In Serbia,
Snezana Colic (176-G-92) shined with 25 points and 8 boards.
Milica Toskovic (184-F-93) collected 12 pts and 8 rebs. Poland celebrated in
this game thanks to great played last quarter. Before that, Serbia was pretty
good in the first half as they started with 12-17 in the first ten minutes.
Poland was not able to resist and Serbia was better team in the second quarter
as well. After first 20 minutes of play, Serbia was 30-38 up and looked good.
Poland slightly improved after the breather and mostly owing to
Magdalena Zietara made 15-14 in Q3. Serbia replied at the beginning of Q4
and jumped to plus 11, 49-60. At that time it seemed that this game is already
over for Poland, but they didn't give up and answered with impressive 24-11 for
rest of the game.
Magdalena Zietara made the winning jump shot in the finish.
Places 13-16 Czech Republic - Latvia
85-58
Czech Republic outplayed Latvia to finish as No.14 in Poprad. It means that
Czech Republic survived in Division A thanks to 4-2 record in Classification
Group G. On the other side, Latvia (1-5) ended as the last ranked team and faced
with relegation to Division B.
Martina Cepelkova (183-F-92) paced the winners with 15 points and 6
rebounds.
Karolina Elhotova (182-F-92) had 11 and
Tereza Vyoralova (175-G-94) added one point less than her. In Latvia,
Anete Kirsteine (176-G/F-92) replied with 15 points and 5 boards.
Sabine Dukate (176-F-93) netted 12 points. Czech Republic took control on
its rival from the very beginning. They exploded offensively in Q1 scoring 26
points, while at the same time limiting Latvia to 7.
Martina Cepelkova and her teammates shined in Q2 as well ending it 22-14 for
nice 48-21 lead at the halftime. It was clear that Latvia will have no chance,
despite they improved after the breather. Latvia finished Q3 with 15-22, but
they needed was more than that. Czech Republic responded with 22-15 in the last
ten minutes to finish this game with nice 85-58. Czech Republic No.14, Latvia
No.16 (last place).
Belgium - Hungary
61-62
Hungary (3-3) celebrated against Belgium, but despite this win they faced with
relegation. Belgium finished as No.1 in Group G with 4-2 record and survived in
Division A. In overall ranking, Belgium is No.13 in Poprad, while Hungary is
No.15.
Bettina Baksa (173-G-92) led Hungary to this victory with 15 points and 6
assists.
Dorina Zele (185-F-92) had 12 points and 10 boards, while
Bettina Szabo (166-G-92) also helped with 12 pts. In the loosing squad,
Emmanuella Mayombo (170-G-92) (6 as) and
Caroline Bourlioux (182-C-92) (5 rebs) netted 14 points apiece. Game winner
of this game is decided in the last seconds. Teams went to last 0:54 tied at
59-59. Hungary had the possession and
Bettina Baksa made a lay-up for them, 59-61.
Emmanuella Mayombo grabbed the ball on the other side and answered also with
lay-up for 61-61 tie. There was 24 seconds to go and Hungary had the ball. Fuisz
missed a three-pointer, but Zele grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled
after that. There was just one second on the clock and Zele made the first free
throw. She missed the second one intentionally and there was no time left for
Belgium.
Division A: Spain and Italy to fight for the Gold in
Poprad - Aug. 7, 2010
Semifinals
Spain - Slovenia
77-46
Spain destroyed Slovenia to keep the perfect score and to reach the Big Final in
Poprad.
Elisabet Vivas (177-F-92) and
Marta Claret (185-C-92) had 14 points each in victory. Slovenia got 24
points from
Nika Baric (169-G-92). Spain will meet Italy for the Gold.
France - Italy
50-55
Italy grabbed 55-50 win against France and will meet Spain in the battle for
Gold.
Francesca Dotto (169-G-93) was the leading scorer in Italy with 14 points.
Melanie Devaux (171-G-92) replied with 10 points in defeat.
Places 5-8
Russia - Sweden
64-58
Russia was better than Sweden and will meet Lithuania for the fifth place in
Poprad.
Yulia Poluyanova (187-F-92) shined in Russia with 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Amanda Zahui (191-C-93) was great on the other side with 19 pts, 14 rebs and
5 assists, but her teammates didn't secure a good help.
Ukraine - Lithuania
67-73
Lithuania will play for the fifth, while Ukraine will fight for the seventh
place at this event.
Santa Okockyte (176-G-92) came up with 18 points and 8 assists for the
winners.
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) was on fire for Ukraine with 32 points (9
rebounds, 7 assists).
Places 11-12
Belgium - Czech Republic
89-71
Belgium handed the first loss to Czech Republic jumping to 4-1.
Emmanuella Mayombo (170-G-92) had 24 points in this win. Czech Republic
(3-2) got 14 pts from
Martina Cepelkova (183-F-92). Both teams already secured survival in
Division A.
Places 13-16
Hungary - Latvia
76-61
Both teams already faced with relegation to Division B.
Brigitta Barta (182-F-93) led Hungary to this win with 20 points and 8
rebounds.
Agate Geka (169-G-93) scored 16 points in defeat.
Division A: Quarterfinals in Poprad - Aug. 7, 2010
Lithuania - Slovenia
76-82
Slovenia was better than Lithuania and advanced to Semifinals in Poprad.
Nika Baric (169-G-92) exploded in this victory with 38 points and 10
assists. She reached valuation 37 and was the MVP of this meeting.
Paulina Zaveckaite (186-F-92) collected 17 points and 12 rebounds in defeat.
Spain - Ukraine
80-68
Spain stays unbeaten in Poprad and will meet Slovenia at the next stage.
Laura Gil Collado (190-C-92) shined in Spain with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) responded with 33 points and 10 boards for
Ukraine.
Russia - France 38-51
France had a great defensive game and they will meet Italy in the Semifinals.
Helena Akmouche (174-G-92) was the leading player in France with 12 points.
Svetlana Efimova (187-F-92) collected 8 points and 5 boards in Russia.
Italy - Sweden
64-38
Italy had an easy job against Sweden and advanced to EuroBasket Semifinals.
Beatrice Carta (170-G-92) stepped up for her team with 11 points and 5
rebounds.
Alice Nystrom (183-F-93) had 10 points and 10 boards in Sweden, who will
continue in Classification Games for 5th to 8th place.
Places 9-12
Slovakia - Poland
65-62
Slovakia grabbed tiny 65-62 win against Poland and will meet Turkey for the
ninth place in Poprad.
Martina Kissova (185-F-93) came up with 18 points and 11 rebounds in this
victory.
Agata Szczepanik (194-F/C-92) collected 12 points and 7 rebs in defeat.
Turkey - Serbia
78-73 OT
Turkey grabbed an OT win against Serbia and will take on Slovakia for the ninth
place at this event.
Azge Kavurmacioglu (187-F-93) shined with 21 points and 11 rebs for Turkey.
Snezana Colic (176-G-92) had 22 points in defeat.
Places 13-16
Latvia - Belgium
43-63
Belgium made very important win against Latvia.
Lut
De Meyer (180-F-92) was a key player in Belgium with 19 points and 11
rebounds.
Anete Kirsteine (176-G/F-92) had 11 pts and 11 rebs in loss.
Czech Republic - Hungary
68-44
Czech Republic outplayed Hungary mostly owing to
Karolina Elhotova (182-F-92), who has 12 points and 10 rebounds. She was the
only player with double-digits in scoring in this game.
Szidonia Katona (182-F-93) had 7 points and 6 boards in defeat.
Division A: The end of Qualifying Round in Poprad
- Aug. 4, 2010 Group E
Slovenia - Serbia
57-42
Slovenia advanced to Quarterfinals as No.3 of Group E with 3-2 record. They will
meet Lithuania. On the other side, Serbia will be transferred to Classification
Round for 9th to 12th place.
Nika Baric (169-G-92) shined for Slovenia today with 18 points and 9
assists.
Ivana Brajkovic (195-C-93) collected 16 points and 15 boards in defeat.
Slovakia - Sweden 57-59
Sweden made it in do-or-doe game against the hosts and booked a spot for the
next stage.
Farhiya Abdi (187-F-92) top-scored for the winners with 20 points. Slovakia
got 18 points and 6 boards from
Martina Kissova (185-F-93).
Russia - Spain
47-54
Spain remains unbeaten in Poprad and will meet Ukraine in the QFinals. Russia
will take on France.
Laura Gil Collado (190-C-92) led Spain to this victory with 12 points and 7
rebounds.
Ekaterina Fedorenkova (177-G-93) netted 13 pts in defeat.
Group F
Lithuania - Turkey
65-80
Turkey celebrated in this game, but failed to reach the next stage. Lithuania is
No.2 of Group F and goes to the QFinals.
Azge Kavurmacioglu (187-F-93) shined for Turkey with 22 points, 9 rebounds
and 8 assists.
Santa Okockyte (176-G-92) shined for Lithuania with 18 points and 5
rebounds.
France - Italy
58-62
Perfect 5-0 for Italy and 3-2 for France after this meeting.
Gaia Gorini (182-G-92) shined for the winners with 13 points and 6 rebounds.
Melanie Devaux (171-G-92) had 12 pts in loss. Both teams reached the
Quarterfinals.
Ukraine - Poland
71-70
Ukraine grabbed thriller win against Poland to reach the next stage at this
event.
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) was on fire with 42 points and she pulled down 11
rebounds beside that. Winless Poland got 16 pts, 8 boards and 5 assists from
Magdalena Zietara (177-G/F-92).
Group G
Latvia - Czech Republic
56-85
Czech Republic destroyed Latvia mostly owing to
Monika Satoranska (185-C-93), who had 16 points in this game.
Anete Kirsteine (176-G/F-92) had 19 pts and 6 rebs in defeat. Czech Republic
2-1, Latvia 1-2.
Hungary - Belgium
34-74
Second win for Belgium in Group G.
Hanne Mestdagh (179-F-93) stepped up in this victory with 15 points and 6
rebounds.
Szidonia Katona (182-F-93) had 6 points and 7 boards in Hungary.
Division A: Day Five in Poprad (Qualifying Round)
- Aug. 3, 2010 Group E
Spain - Slovenia
63-31
Spain once again shined in Poprad. They destroyed Slovenia to stay the
top-ranked team of Group E with 4-0 record. On the other side, Slovenia dropped
to 2-2 but they still have a nice chance to reach the Quarterfinals.
Laura Gil Collado (190-C-92) was the leading player in victory with 8 points
and 12 rebounds.
Mariona Ortiz (183-G-92) also scored 8, while
Queralt Casas (180-G-92) followed her with one point less. In the loosing
squad,
Bojana Adamovic (176-G-92) delivered 10 points.
Sandra Jevtovic (187-F-93) had 9 points and 13 boards. Spain had wonderful
beginning of this game.
Laura Gil Collado and her teammates drained 20 points, while on the other
side they stopped Slovenia to just two. It was a clear signal that Slovenia will
not have a chance in this meeting. Second quarter ended 11-13, but Spain
dominated in Q3 again finishing it with 15-8. That was not all from Spain, who
made 17-8 in the last ten minutes for the final 63-31 blowout. On Wednesday,
Spain will meet Russia for the first place in Group E. Slovenia will play
against Serbia.
Slovakia - Russia
51-68
Russia was too strong for Slovakia in the second day of the Qualifying Round in
Poprad. With this victory, Russia jumped to 3-1 in Group E and already booked a
spot for the Quarterfinals. The host of this event slipped to fifth place, but
still has a chance to advance.
Yulia Poluyanova (187-F-92) was a key player in Russia with 22 points and 5
rebounds.
Svetlana Efimova (187-F-92) had 17 points, while
Anastasiya Maksimova (182-F-92) added 9 points, 14 boards and 5 assists.
Slovakia got 10 points from
Noema Bradnanska (176-G/F-93).
Denisa Domiterova (178-G-92) (7 rebs) and
Marta Palenikova (184-G/F-92) (6 rebs) had 9 points each. First quarter was
totally leveled and it finished with 15-15 tie. Russia was better in the second
frame taking 27-30 lead at the halftime. Third quarter was the crucial one in
this meeting.
Yulia Poluyanova and her teammates exploded scoring 21 points for ten
minutes, while limiting Slovakia to nine for 36-51 lead with 10:00 remaining in
the game. The hosts had no chance in the last quarter and Russia registered
comfortable victory. On Wednesday, Russia will meet Spain for the first place in
Group E. Slovakia will play against Sweden.
Sweden - Serbia
61-42
Sweden grabbed maybe the crucial win in Poprad. They outplayed Serbia 61-42 for
2-2 record in Group E, what is currently enough for the Quarterfinals. However,
Sweden will most probably have to beat Slovakia in the last day of the
Qualifying round in order to reach the next stage. On the other side, Serbia
dropped to 0-4 with no chance to advance.
Amanda Zahui (191-C-93) shined for the winners with 19 points and 7
rebounds.
Farhiya Abdi (187-F-92) collected 16 points and 7 boards. In Serbia,
Snezana Colic (176-G-92) delivered 16 points.
Ivana Brajkovic (195-C-93) had 7 points and 5 boards. Sweden opened the game
in style making 17-7 lead in the first ten minutes.
Snezana Colic and her teammates replied with 12-18 in the next frame cutting
the margin to 4 at the halftime. Sweden exploded after the breather
demonstrating great performance at the both sides of the court. They intensified
defense limiting Serbia to just 5 points for ten minutes, while their delivered
18 on the other side. There was ten minutes left and Sweden had huge 47-30 lead.
Last quarter was just the formality and Sweden ended it with 14-12. Championship
continues on Wednesday, when Sweden will meet Slovakia, while Serbia will play
against Slovenia.
Group F
Italy - Ukraine
81-51
Italy stayed perfect in Poprad after this game. They jumped to 4-0 in Group F
and will meet France for the first place in this pool.
Lucia Morsiani (186-C-92) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds in victory.
Beatrice Carta (170-G-92) and
Irene Cigliani (177-G-92) helped with 11 points each. In defeat,
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) collected 13 points and 6 rebounds. However, she
had poor 0-12 from behind the arc in this game.
Lyudmyla Naumenko (177-F-93) had 9 points. Their Ukraine dropped to 2-3, but
they still have a chance for the next stage. Italy dominated in all segments of
this game. They started with 23-11 in the first and continued with 23-14 in the
next quarter. Ukraine was in trouble as their best player
Alina Iagupova was struggling with her stroke. Italy continued in the same
rhythm after the breather, so with one quarter left in the game they were 73-40
up. All after that was just the formality. On Wednesday, Italy will meet France.
Ukraine will play against Poland.
Turkey - Poland
68-64
Turkey stays alive in Group F. They managed to grab the first win in Qualifying
Round and joined Ukraine with 1-3 record. Last round will decide will Turkey
reach the next stage or not. Poland dropped to 0-4 and they have no chance for
the Quarterfinals.
Azge Kavurmacioglu (187-F-93) was totally the best Turkish player with 20
points and 6 rebounds. She reached valuation 21 and was the MVP of this game.
Nihan Demirkol (172-G-92) had 12 points and 6 boards, while
Emel Guler (188-F-92) added 10 pts and 8 rebs. In Poland,
Paulina Kuras (170-G-92) collected 15 points and 6 rebounds.
Agata Szczepanik (194-F/C-92) had 13 pts and 11 rebs. Everything started
good for Turkey who opened the game with 18-9 lead. Poland improved in the
second frame, but still wasn't able to avoid 37-17 deficit at the halftime.
Paulina Kuras and her teammates shined after the breather and they managed
to close the gap to 49-47 with one quarter to go. They tied the score to 54-54
and few moments later to 56-56, but never took the lead. Last chance Poland had
at 66-64 with 25 seconds to go,
Emel Guler made a basket for Turkey, after that
Paulina Kuras and
Agata Szczepanik missed a lay-up and a jump shot. On Wednesday, Turkey will
meet Lithuania. Poland will play against Ukraine.
Lithuania - France
69-64
Lithuania outplayed France handing them the first loss at this event. Both teams
already booked a spot for the QFinals and they have 3-1 record now. Last games
of the Qualifying Round will decide which of three teams (Italy, Lithuania,
France) will finish as No.1 of this pool.
Santa Okockyte (176-G-92) exploded in victory with 29 points. She reached
valuation 17 (despite bad shot percentage) and was the MVP of this meeting.
Laura Svaryte (190-C-92) (7 rebs) and
Paulina Zaveckaite (186-F-92) helped with 9 points each. In France,
Melanie Devaux (171-G-92) collected 12 points.
Sabrine Bouzenna (169-G-93) stopped on 9. Lithuania took control on France
at the early beginning making excellent 23-11 lead in the first ten minutes.
French players recovered from this shock and replied with 8-17 in the second
frame. Lithuania still had 3-point lead and they were slightly better team in Q3
as well (19-16). France didn't give up and they came to 52-51 and later to 57-56
with 7 minutes to go. Thanks to 0-4 run France made a turn, but Lithuania shined
when it was the most important and closed this game with 12-4 run. On Wednesday,
Lithuania will meet Turkey. France will take on strong Italy.
Group G
Czech Republic - Belgium
62-70
Belgium was better than Czech Republic on Tuesday evening. They managed to
registered 62-70 victory for 1-1 record in Group G. Actually all other teams
(including Czech Republic) have 1-1 score now in this pool.
Lut
De Meyer (180-F-92) shined for Belgium with 21 points and 9 rebounds.
Ann
Schyvens (160-G-93) had 13 and
Hanne Mestdagh (179-F-93) added 12 points, plus 8 boards. In the loosing
squad,
Tereza Vyoralova (175-G-94) collected 14 points and 6 rebs.
Monika Satoranska (185-C-93) had 10 pts and 9 rebounds. Third quarter was
the crucial on in this game. Before that, Belgium opened the meeting with 10-15
in the first ten minutes, while Czech Republic replied with 15-13 in Q2. Than,
Lut
De Meyer and her teammates totally took control on Czech Republic and jumped
to double-digit lead. It was 38-49 with ten minutes left and Czech Republic
didn't have enough power to make a turn. Their maximum was minus five. On
Wednesday, Belgium will meet Hungary. Czech Republic will play against Latvia.
Latvia - Hungary
66-70
Hungary grabbed valuable 66-70 win against Latvia. It means that all four teams
of Group G have 1-1 record now and all have a chance to survive in Division A.
There are four more games to go in this pool.
Lilla Adamecz (181-F-92) came up with 17 points in this victory.
Judit Manyoky (171-G-92) had 12 points, while
Bettina Baksa (173-G-92) added 11 pts, 6 boards and 6 assists. In Latvia,
Linda Pagrode (172-G-92) delivered 18 points.
Sabine Dukate (176-F-93) had 16. Hungary had a great first half and mostly
owing to it they celebrated in this game.
Lilla Adamecz and her teammates started with nice 7-14 in the first ten
minutes. Latvia struggled at the both sides of the court and they were not able
to reply in Q2. Hungary ended this period with 12-18 for 19-32 lead at the
halftime. Latvia woke up after the breather and they made 26-20 in third frame,
so everything was open again. They came to minus one in the finish, but Hungary
managed to stop them and to grab the valuable victory. On Wednesday, Hungary
will meet Belgium. Latvia will take on Czech Republic.
Division A: Day Four in Poprad (Qualifying Round)
- Aug. 2, 2010 Group E
Serbia - Russia
48-88
Russia devastated Serbia in Poprad today. It was the first day of the Qualifying
Round and Russia jumped to 2-1 in Group E. On the other side, Serbia dropped to
0-3 but still has some chances to reach the Quarterfinals.
Svetlana Efimova (187-F-92) stepped up for the winners with 19 points and 5
rebounds.
Yulia Poluyanova (187-F-92) followed her with 18 points and 7 boards, while
Ekaterina Fedorenkova (177-G-93) netted 8 pts. In Serbia,
Ivana Brajkovic (195-C-93) was good with 15 points and 9 rebounds. They
didn't have any other player with double-digits in scoring. Russia dominated in
all basketball segments today. They created 7-16 lead in the first ten minutes
and that was just the beginning. For rest of the first half
Svetlana Efimova and her teammates jumped to plus 14 (25-39 HT). Serbia
faced with fiasco in third and last quarter as Russia smashed them in these 20
minutes. Russia made impressive 10-24 in Q3 and 13-25 in the last frame for
48-88 blowout win at the end. On Tuesday, Russia will meet Slovakia. Serbia will
take on Sweden and it will be maybe the crucial game for both teams.
Sweden - Spain
38-50
Spain continues with nice performance in Poprad. They cruised past Sweden
stretching the winning streak to four. They transferred two to Qualifying Round
and now have 3-0 record in Group E.
Queralt Casas (180-G-92) was the leading player in victory with 12 points
and 7 rebounds.
Elena Diaz (188-F/C-92) helped with 8 points, while
Mariona Ortiz (183-G-92) (5 rebs) and
Claudia Calvelo (190-C-92) added 7 points each. Sweden did not have any
player with double-digits in scoring. Their best player was
Salome Kabengano (177-G-92) with 9 points (8 rebs). Second quarter was the
crucial one in this game. Before that, Spain made 6-9 lead in the first ten
minutes.
Queralt Casas and her teammates took full control on their rivals for rest
of the first half. Their drained 17 points in Q2, while stopping Sweden to 8. It
means that Spain was 14-26 up at the HT and was on the right way to victory.
They made 10-12 in Q3 and Sweden cut the margin fro two points in the last
period. At the end it was totally deserved 38-50 for Spain. In Day Five, Spain
will meet Slovenia. Sweden will play against Serbia.
Slovenia - Slovakia
78-73 OT
Slovenia grabbed an overtime win against Slovakia in the first day of the
Qualifying Round in Poprad. It means that Slovenia has 2-1 record in Group E now
and their chances for the next stage increased. The host of this event dropped
to 1-2, but still has a chance to reach one of the first four places in this
pool.
Nika Baric (169-G-92) exploded for Slovenia with double-double of 29 points
and 12 assists. She had valuation 28 and was the MVP of this meeting.
Tjasa Gortnar (185-F-92) (5 rebs) and
Eva
Rupnik (177-G-92) helped Slovenia with 14 points each. In Slovakia, Martina
Kissova collected 21 points. Denisa Domiterova had 19 points and 10 boards.
Slovenia dominated in the first period 18-9, while Slovakia cut the margin for
one point in the next ten minutes (32-24 HT). They came to 48-45 after 30
minutes of play and everything was open again. Slovenia had plus 11 at the
halfway of the last quarter, but Slovakia didn't give up and they made 64-66
turn with 21 seconds to go. Slovenia had the last possession and
Rebeka Abramovic (170-G-93) brought them an overtime making a jump shot with
few seconds left. In the extra five minutes,
Nika Baric and her teammates jumped to 78-71 with 1:03 to go and the game
was over for Slovakia. On Tuesday, Slovenia will play against Spain. Slovakia
will meet Russia.
Group F
Poland - France
56-66
France stays unbeaten in Poprad. They registered 56-66 win against Poland for
perfect 3-0 in Qualifying Group F. Italy has the same record in this pool so
these two countries will most probably fight for the first place. Poland remains
winless (0-3), but they still have a chance to reach the next stage.
Helena Akmouche (174-G-92) came up with 19 points in victory.
Lucie Barba (185-F-92) had 10 points and 7 boards, while
Eleonore Grossemy (184-F-92) also scored 10 pts. In the loosing squad,
Magdalena Zietara (177-G/F-92) shined with 19 points.
Agata Szczepanik (194-F/C-92) had 11. France grabbed this one thanks to nice
played second and last quarter. First ten minutes were totally leveled and they
ended with 15-15 tie. France dominated in Q2 making 7-16 for 9-point lead at the
half time. Poland was better in Q3 and they cut the margin to six points before
the last frame so everything was open again. However,
Helena Akmouche and her teammates shined when it was the most important and
closed this game with 16-20 for 56-66 win at the end. On Tuesday, France will
take on Lithuania. Poland will play against Turkey.
Turkey - Italy
52-63
Italy had another good game in Poprad. They outplayed Turkey for perfect 3-0 in
Qualifying Group F. They will most probably fight against France for the first
place in this pool. Turkey slipped to 0-3 and their chances to reach the
Quarterfinals drastically decreased.
Francesca Dotto (169-G-93) shined for the winners with 15 points and 5
rebounds.
Beatrice Carta (170-G-92) delivered 10 points, while
Gaia Gorini (182-G-92) (6 rebs, 5 as),
Clara Salvini (180-C-92) and
Irene Cigliani (177-G-92) added 8 points each. In Turkey,
Olcay Cakir (180-G-93) collected 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Azge Kavurmacioglu (187-F-93) had 10 points and 7 rebs. Turkey was slightly
better team at the beginning as they made 17-16 lead. They were slightly better
in Q2 as well for 30-28 HT lead.
Francesca Dotto and her teammates came up after the breather with totally
different attitude. They intensified defense limiting Turkey to just 6 points in
Q3. They drained 16 on the other side for plus 8 with ten minutes to go. Italy
had not troubles to keep its lead and to celebrate 52-63 victory at the end. On
Tuesday, Italy will play against Ukraine. Turkey will meet Poland.
Ukraine - Lithuania
66-95
Both teams had 1-1 record in Qualifying Group F before this meeting. Lithuania
demonstrated impressive performance and registered valuable 66-95 win. Ukraine
was not able to do anything in this game, but they still have a chance to reach
the Quarterfinals. Lithuania had six players with double-digits in scoring
today.
Monika Grigalauskyte (187-F-92) was the leading one with 19 points and she
also grabbed 6 rebounds beside that.
Laura Svaryte (190-C-92) had 18 pts and 10 boards, while
Santa Okockyte (176-G-92) added 14 pts and 9 assists. In defeat,
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) had 29 points, 6 rebs and 5 assists. However, she
attempted 23 times from behind the arc making less than 30% (7 triples).
Anastasiya Yablonska (173-G-93) had 10 pts in this loss. Lithuania dominated
in all segments today. They started with 17-27 in the first quarter and later
jumped to plus 13 at the half time. Ukraine was in trouble and they faced with
16-23 in third frame. Lithuanian players looked great and they closed this
meeting with 19-28 for the final 66-95 blowout. On Tuesday, Lithuania will play
against France. Ukraine will take on strong Italy.
Group G
Hungary - Czech Republic
51-66
Czech Republic made a first step forward to survival in Division A. They were
too strong for Hungary 51-66 jumping to 1-0 in Group G. Participants of this
pool are also Belgium and Latvia. Two last ranked teams will be relegated to
Division B.
Karolina Elhotova (182-F-92) paced Czech Republic to victory with 16 points
and 9 rebounds.
Barbora Kasparkova (182-C-92) followed her with 13 points and 12 boards. In
Hungary,
Judit Manyoky (171-G-92) had 9 points.
Bettina Baksa (173-G-92) scored 8 pts and grabbed 5 rebounds. Czech Republic
opened this game in style making 11-19 lead. Hungary improved in the second
frame and they ended it with 16-15. However, they still had seven point deficit
at the HT. In Q3,
Karolina Elhotova and her teammates created 16-19 for double-digit lead
before the last ten minutes. Hungary was not able to reply and Czech Republic
ended last period with 8-13 for the final 51-66 victory. On Tuesday, Czech
Republic will play against Belgium. Hungary will take on Latvia.
Belgium - Latvia
59-63
Latvia managed to take the first win in Poprad. They had 0-3 in Preliminary
Round and now fight for the survival in Division A. First game in Group G was a
good one for Latvia who jumped to 1-0 in this pool. Belgium dropped to 0-1 and
their chances to survive decreased.
Anete Kirsteine (176-G/F-92) exploded with 24 points and 7 boards. She was
the MVP of this meeting with valuation 20.
Guna Lagzdina (187-C-93) and
Linda Pagrode (172-G-92) (5 as) added 15 and 14 points respectively.
Lut
De Meyer (180-F-92) shined for Belgium with 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Emmanuella Mayombo (170-G-92) had 14 points. Last quarter was the crucial
one in this meeting. Belgium made 13-12 in the first ten minutes, while the
second quarter ended with 18-18 tie.
Lut
De Meyer and her teammates were good after the breather end they jumped to
plus five with ten minutes to go in this meeting. Than, Latvian players
intensified defense limiting their rivals to just 6 points in the last ten
minutes. They came to 59-59 with less than two minutes to go and later completed
0-10 run for valuable 59-63 victory. On Tuesday, Latvia will play against
Hungary. Belgium will take on Czech Republic.
Division A: Preliminary Round is over in Poprad
- Jul. 31, 2010 Group A
Serbia - Spain
47-73
Spain ended Preliminary Round with the perfect 3-0 record and of course advanced
to the next stage as No.1 of Group A. Their leading player today was
Yurena Diaz (176-G-93) with 15 points.
Dijana Stancic (180-G/F-93) and
Jovana Karakasevic (190-C/F-92) delivered 11 points each in loss. Their
Serbia reached the Qualifying Round thanks to win against Hungary. Slovakia - Hungary
58-51
Slovakia is the second ranked team of Group A with 2-1 record and they will move
on to Qualifying Round. Hungary will fight for the survival in Division A as
they ended this stage winless.
Denisa Domiterova (178-G-92) had 12 points and 8 rebounds in Slovakia.
Lilla Adamecz (181-F-92) netted 11 points in defeat.
Group B
Russia - Sweden
72-47
Russia was better than Sweden to finish this stage as No.1 of Group B. Sweden
also goes to the next stage, but as No.3 of this pool.
Yulia Poluyanova (187-F-92) came up with 18 points and 11 rebounds for
Russia.
Amanda Zahui (191-C-93) had 13 pts and 5 rebs in defeat. Slovenia - Belgium
81-76
Slovenia advanced to Qualifying Round as the second ranked team of Group B with
2-1 record. Belgium failed to do the same as they finished this stage with poor
0-3.
Nika Baric (169-G-92) drained 24 points for the winners and
Tjasa Gortnar (185-F-92) added 22 pts, plus 12 rebounds.
Hanne Mestdagh (179-F-93) had 16 pts and 12 boards in defeat.
Group C
Lithuania - Italy
54-72
Italy dominated against Lithuania to end Preliminary Round as No.1 of Group C
with three wins. Lithuania slipped to second place and also reached the next
stage.
Marta Masoni (184-F-93) top-scored in Italy today with 13 points.
Kriste Druskyte (181-F-92) delivered 15 points in defeat. Latvia - Poland
52-59
Poland made it in do-or-die game against Latvia and advanced to Qualifying Round
as No.3 of Group C.
Paulina Kuras (170-G-92) paced her team to victory with 15 points.
Anete Kirsteine (176-G/F-92) and
Kristiana Stauere (194-C-92) had 12 points each in defeat. Their Poland will
fight for the survival in Division A.
Group D
Ukraine - Turkey
84-74
Ukraine outplayed Turkey for the second place in Group D and both teams advanced
to the next stage.
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) exploded once again and this time she scored 40
points and pulled down 11 rebounds.
Nihan Demirkol (172-G-92) had 23 pts in defeat.
Czech Republic - France
73-74
Another thriller win for France, who finished as No.1 of Group D and advanced to
Qualifying Round.
Helena Akmouche (174-G-92) shined for France with 23 points.
Martina Cepelkova (183-F-92) had 17 points and 6 rebounds for Czech
Republic, who ended with 0-3 and will be transferred to Group G.
Division A: Day Two in Poprad - Jul. 30, 2010 Group A
Slovakia - Serbia
67-52
Slovakia outplayed Serbia in Day Two so both teams have 1-1 record now.
Martina Kissova (185-F-93) shined for the hosts with 22 points and 7
rebounds.
Dijana Stancic (180-G/F-93) top-scored in defeat with 13 points.
Hungary - Spain 40-72
Spain stays perfect after two days in Poprad. They blasted Hungary today getting
14 points and 7 rebounds from
Elena Diaz (188-F/C-92).
Flora Szabo (186-F-92) had 10 points in loss and her team dropped to 0-2.
Group B
Slovenia - Russia
70-57
Slovenia registered the first win in Poprad and joined Russia on the second
place in Group B.
Nika Baric (169-G-92) was a key player in victory with 24 points and 10
rebounds. Russia got 16 points from
Svetlana Efimova (187-F-92).
Belgium - Sweden
45-56
2-0 for Sweden and 0-2 for Belgium after this game.
Amanda Zahui (191-C-93) stepped up in victory with 19 points and 15
rebounds.
Silke Storme (170-G/F-92) had 9 points in defeat.
Group C
Latvia - Lithuania
51-79
Lithuania improved to 2-0 and will meet Italy for the first place in Group C.
They already secured passage for the next stage.
Santa Okockyte (176-G-92) shined in Lithuania with 20 points.
Kristiana Stauere (194-C-92) had 10 points in Latvia, who dropped to 0-2.
Poland - Italy
50-70
Easy one for Italy, who got 14 points and 8 rebounds from
Lucia Morsiani (186-C-92).
Gaia Gorini (182-G-92) added 13 pts and 7 boards. In defeat,
Magdalena Zietara (177-G/F-92) shined with 16 pts. Italy 2-0, Poland 0-2.
Group D
Ukraine - Czech Republic
76-75
Ukraine grabbed 76-75 thriller win against Czech Republic for 1-1 record in
Preliminary Group D.
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) exploded with 34 points for Ukraine.
Karolina Elhotova (182-F-92) had 20 pts and 7 rebounds for Czech Republic.
Turkey - France
55-57
France jumped to 2-0 after another thriller win in Poprad. They got 12 points
from
Melanie Devaux (171-G-92). Turkey (1-1) had
Nihan Demirkol (172-G-92) with 16 points in this meeting.
Division A: Day One in Poprad - Jul. 30, 2010 Group A
Serbia - Hungary
63-54 OT
Serbia opened the championship in Poprad with victory. They registered 63-54
overtime win against Hungary for 1-0 record in Preliminary Group A. Serbia's
leading player in this meeting was
Dijana Stancic (180-G/F-93) with 20 points.
Snezana Colic (176-G-92) also was great as she collected 17 points and 6
rebounds, while
Ivana Brajkovic (195-C-93) helped her team with double-double of 15 points
and 18 rebs. On the other side, Hungary got 18 points from
Lilla Adamecz (181-F-92). Their second scorer was
Brigitta Barta (182-F-93) with 13 pts (6 rebs). Serbia was slightly better
in the first quarter (11-10), while Hungary replied with the same numbers in the
next ten minutes. Hungary made plus 3 at the beginning of the second half, but
Dijana Stancic and her teammates immediately replied setting the score to
34-30 after 30 minutes of play. Hungary shined in the last quarter and mostly
owing to
Lilla Adamecz grabbed 44-46 lead with 1:47 seconds to go. The last basket in
regular time was made by Stankovic, who brought extra five minutes for Serbia.
There, Serbia blasted Hungary with 17-8 for the first win in Poprad. In Day Two,
Serbia will meet Slovakia. Hungary will play against Spain.
Spain - Slovakia
63-53
Spain demonstrated nice performance in Day One of the U18 EuroBasket in Poprad.
They outplayed the hosts of this event 63-53 for 1-0 in Preliminary Group A. Of
course, Slovakia dropped to 0-1.
Laura Gil Collado (190-C-92) stepped up for the winners with 15 points and
10 rebounds.
Mariona Ortiz (183-G-92) was their second scorer with 12 points and she had
5 rebounds beside that. In the loosing squad,
Martina Kissova (185-F-93) and
Zofia Hruscakova (190-C-95) had 8 points and 5 rebounds each. Spain was
slightly better team making 11-8 in the first ten minutes. Both squads improved
offensively after that, but still Spain won that period as well (19-17). Third
quarter was the low scoring one as both teams made many mistakes and missed many
wide open shots. That resulted with 10-8 and Spain was 40-33 up before the last
ten minutes. Slovakia desperately needed a turn, but they were not able to make
it. Spain closed this game with 23-20 for the final 63-53 victory. In Day Two in
Poprad, Spain will play against Hungary. Slovakia will meet Serbia.
Group B
Russia - Belgium
66-58
Russia had a joyful Day One in Poprad. They celebrated 66-58 win against Belgium
for 1-0 in Preliminary Group B (same as Sweden).
Yulia Stepanova (188-C-92) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds in this
victory. She reached valuation 19 and grabbed MVP title for this meeting.
Svetlana Efimova (187-F-92) had 13 points and 8 rebounds, while
Alexandra Stolyar (178-G-92) added 10 pts and 5 rebs. In the loosing squad,
Hanne Mestdagh (179-F-93) collected 13 points and 7 rebs.
Ann
Schyvens (160-G-93) followed her with 10 points. Everything started good for
Belgium, who opened this game with 5-10 and later 7-13 lead.
Hanne Mestdagh and her teammates managed to keep plus six for rest of the
Q1, 12-18. Russia players woke up after that and replied with 15-11 in the
second frame for 27-29 deficit at the halftime. They took full control on
Belgium in third quarter. Russia intensified defense limiting their rivals to 9
pts, while they drained 18 on the other side. When Russia reached 50-38 with
9:21 to go it was clear that the game winner is already known. Belgium was not
able to reply and faced with 66-58 defeat in Day One. In Day Two, Russia will
play against Slovenia. Belgium will take on Sweden.
Sweden - Slovenia
70-67
Sweden grabbed tiny 70-67 win against Slovenia on Thursday evening. It was a Day
One of U18 EuroBasket in Poprad. These two teams are together with Russia and
Belgium placed to Preliminary Group B.
Amanda Zahui (191-C-93) was a key player in Belgium as she collected 27
points and 10 rebounds. Zahui reached valuation 28 and was the MVP of this game.
Salome Kabengano (177-G-92) helped the winners with 14 points, 8 rebounds
and 5 assists. In Slovenia,
Rebeka Abramovic (170-G-93) shined with 19 points.
Nika Baric (169-G-92) (5 as) and
Tjasa Gortnar (185-F-92) (8 rebs) had 18 and 16 points respectively. Sweden
started this game with nice 12-4 run. Slovenia replied with 3-6 for rest of the
first quarter to close the gap to 5 pts.
Rebeka Abramovic and her teammates had nice second frame (18-22) and teams
were almost tied at the halftime, 33-32. Slovenia exploded after the breather
and looked great at both sides of the court. They created impressive 4-20 run
for comfortable 37-52 advantage. However, Sweden didn't panic and they came to
46-54 until the end of Q3. Sweden blasted their rivals in the last ten minutes
with 24-13, what was enough for the win in Day One in Poprad. On Friday, Sweden
will meet Belgium. Slovenia will play against Spain.
Group C
Lithuania - Poland
62-55
Lithuania opened the U18 EuroBasket in Poprad with victory. Lithuanians were
better than Poland 62-55 for 1-0 in Group C. Other participants of this pool are
Italy and Latvia.
Santa Okockyte (176-G-92) top-scored in this victory with 25 points and she
grabbed 5 rebounds beside that. However, Okockyte had pretty bad shot percentage
in this meeting.
Laura Svaryte (190-C-92) shined with 10 points and 11 rebounds, while
Kriste Druskyte (181-F-92) added 10 pts and 8 rebounds. Poland got 18 points
from
Magdalena Zietara (177-G/F-92).
Kinga Bandyk (186-F/C-92) collected 12 pts and 5 rebs. Poland opened this
game in style. They drained 21 points in the first ten minutes, while stopping
their rivals to 12. Lithuania improved after that and mostly owing to
Santa Okockyte closed the gap to 27-31 until the halftime. Third frame
totally belonged to Lithuania, who made 33-31 turn at the beginning of it. Later
they jumped to 43-39 and there was ten minutes left in the game. Poland tied the
score to 46-46 with 8:04 remaining and everything was open again. Three minutes
later it was 53-53, but then Lithuanians exploded making 9-2 run for rest of the
way. In Day Two in Poprad, Lithuania will play against Latvia. Poland will meet
Italy.
Italy - Latvia
65-53
Nice win for Italy in Day One in Poprad. They celebrated 65-53 against Latvia
for 1-0 record in Preliminary Group C. Beside Italy and Latvia, participants of
the same pool are also Lithuania and Poland.
Lucia Morsiani (186-C-92) was the leading scorer in Italy with 13 points (5
rebs).
Gaia Gorini (182-G-92) (5 rebs, 5 as),
Francesca Dotto (169-G-93) and
Marta Masoni (184-F-93) followed her with 10 points each. In the loosing
squad,
Linda Pagrode (172-G-92) shined with 16 points and 10 boards.
Guna Lagzdina (187-C-93) (7 rebs) and
Anete Kirsteine (176-G/F-92) (8 rebs) added 11 and 9 points respectively.
Italy took control on Latvia from the early beginning.
Lucia Morsiani and her teammates made quick 9-3 and later finished first
quarter with 24-14 lead. Latvia was slightly better in the next ten minutes
(12-13), but that was enough just for 36-27 at the halftime. Latvia came to
minus five at the halfway of third quarter, but Italy quickly replied and jumped
to double-digit lead. After 30 minutes of play it was comfortable 52-40 for
Italy. Latvia was not able to treat in the last frame and Italy celebrated 65-53
win. In Day Two in Poprad, Italy will play against Poland. Latvia will take on
Lithuania in Baltic derby.
Group D
Czech Republic - Turkey
68-86
Turkey demonstrated their power in Day One in Poprad. They registered excellent
68-86 win against Czech Republic to make 1-0 in Preliminary Group D. At the same
day, France was better than Ukraine, meaning that Turkey and France now share
the first place in this pool.
Aysegul Gunay (172-G-92) top-scored for the winners with 22 points.
Azge Kavurmacioglu (187-F-93) shined with 21 points and 13 rebounds to grab
the MVP title for this game.
Nihan Demirkol (172-G-92) helped with 16 points, 9 boards and 5 assists. In
defeat,
Martina Cepelkova (183-F-92) was good with 21 points.
Tereza Vyoralova (175-G-94) scored 11 pts. Second and third quarter were the
crucial ones in this game. Turkey made tiny 18-19 lead in the first ten minutes,
but they took full control on their rivals in Q2 to reach 37-44 HT lead.
Everything was resolved after the breather.
Azge Kavurmacioglu and her teammates exploded offensively once again as they
scored 26 points. This time, Turkey intensified defense as well as and Czech
Republic was in trouble. They were limited to just 10 points in third quarter
and faced with 47-70 deficit with 10 minutes remaining. Of course, last quarter
was just the formality and Turkey celebrated comfortable win. On Friday in
Poprad, Turkey will play against France. Czech Republic will meet Ukraine.
France - Ukraine
62-61
In the last game of Day One in Poprad, France grabbed thriller win against
Ukraine. It means that France joined Turkey on top of Preliminary Group D with
1-0 record. Ukraine dropped to 0-1 having the same score as Czech Republic.
Florine Basque (184-F-92) shined for France with 17 points and 5 rebounds.
Eleonore Grossemy (184-F-92) scored 12, while
Lucie Barba (185-F-92) added 11 points, 10 boards and 5 assists. In Ukraine,
Alina Iagupova (179-G-92) exploded with 41 points and 11 rebounds. She was
the MVP of this meeting with valuation 35.
Anna Kiriyenko (190-C-93) had 8 pts and 7 boards in this defeat. This game
is decided in the finish. France entered to last 4:48 with decent 60-53 lead.
Alina Iagupova and her teammates didn't give up and they closed the gap to
60-59 with 1:57 to go.
Eleonore Grossemy scored on free throw for France and Iagupova replied with
two for Ukraine. In the last 90 seconds Ukraine missed three jump shots and two
free throws. On the other side, committed two mistakes but they had the last
possession in this game.
Lucie Barba was sent to the line with 8 seconds to go. She made the first FT
and missed the second one. Demchenko tried for 2 at the buzzer, but she missed
and France grabbed 62-61 win. In Day Two in Poprad, France will meet Turkey.
Ukraine will play against Czech Republic.
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