FINAL

Spain - Serbia 71-81
Serbia have been crowned European U18 champions. They overcame Spain in the title game in Nis tonight. Serbia eked out a 41-40 halftime lead. They held Spain to 11 points in the third term to boost the lead to as many as 5 points. Serbia unloaded 25 points in the fourth period to race to the victory. Nikola Topic (198-PG-2005) produced 24 points, while Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-SF-2006) added 21 points and 7 rebounds for Serbia. Mario Saint-Supery (193-G/F-2006) answered with 17 points for Spain. Hugo Gonzalez added 16 points in the loss.

3-4 Place

France - Germany 59-67
Germany clinched Bronze medals in Nis as they beat France in the consolation final. Germany jumped off to a strong start building a 22-14 lead. France responded with a strong push in the next two quarters to pull within a single point at the final intermission. But Germany went on a 19-12 run in the fourth quarter to secure the spot at the podium. Johann Gruenloh finished with 15 points, while Jack Kayil (192-PG-2006) added 14 points for Germany. Tidjane Salaun (205-F-2005) answered with 10 points for France.

5-6 Place

Turkey - Israel 90-88
Turkey nipped Israel to earn the fifth place in Nis. Turkey got 20 points from Mehmet Demirel (214-C-2005). They secured a 41-36 halftime advantage. Turkey extended the lead to 8 points heading into the fourth period and hung on to secure the winning outcome. Shachar Doron (193-G-2005, agency: Avi Zilberman) tallied 26 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds for Israel.

7-8 Place

Slovenia - Greece 62-66
Greece overwhelmed Slovenia to grab the 7th spot in Serbia. The Hellenes used a 21-12 run in the second period to secure a 40-32 halftime advantage. Slovenia held their opponents to just 5 points in the third term to tie things up. But Greece sank 21 points in the final stanza to eke out a tough win. Eleftherios-Kosmas Liotopoulos (190-G-2006) came up with 15 points for Greece. Urban Kroflic (197-F-2006) accounted for 16 points in the defeat.

9-10 Place

Italy - Croatia 76-61

FINAL

Latvia - Belgium 75-69
Latvia celebrated Division B title in Matosinhos. They rallied past Belgium for the trophy. Latvia led throughout the first half taking a 35-31 halftime lead. Belgium unloaded 25 points in the third term to tie things up at 56 heading into the fourth quarter. Latvia held their opponents to just 13 points in the final stanza and got away with the victory at the end. Roberts Blums (205-F-2005) came up with 23 points, while Juris Vitols (187-PG-2005) added 12 points for Latvia. Evert Van Eyck (180-PG-2005) answered with 17 points for Belgium.

11-12 Place

Iceland - Hungary 81-84 OT
Hungary capped their tournament with a hard-fought overtime win over Iceland. Gabor Bor (2005)dacs (201-F/G-1998) stepped up with 19 points to lead the charge. Hungary accumulated a 45-37 halftime lead. Iceland managed to erase the deficit in the second half forcing overtime. But Hungary sank 11 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Hilmir Amarson topscored with 20 points for Iceland.

13-14 Place

Bosnia - Estonia 82-88 OT
Estonia held off Bosnia in overtime to claim the 13th position in the standings. Bosnia grabbed a 22-13 lead after ten minutes. But Estonia managed to erase the deficit in the next periods forcing overtime. They sank 17 points in the extra period to seal the win. Erik Makke (186-G-2005) recorded 34 points, while Espen Magi (196-F-2005) added 17 points for Estonia. Alem Fejzic answered with 21 points for Bosnia.

17-18 Place

Norway - Switzerland 72-69
Norway held off Switzerland in the battle for the 17th overall position. Switzerland enjoyed a 41-33 halftime advantage. But Norway poured in 39 points in the second half to eke out a narrow victory. Oscar Hellebust (206-C-2006) and Fredrik Kleidval notched 16 points each for Norway. Andrin Njock (195-F-2006) and Nikola Aleksic had 13 points each for the Swiss.

19-20 Place

Georgia - Ireland 93-81
Georgia clinched the 19th position in Portugal as they beat Ireland on the final day. The Irish grabbed a 44-42 halftime advantage. But Georgia responded with a 51-point outburst in the second half to drive to the win. Nikoloz Abuldadze delivered 24 points for Georgia. Leo Byrne (2005) produced 21 points for Ireland.

21-22 Place

Albania - Kosovo 64-85
Kosovo stormed past Albania to claim the 21st position in Matosinhos. Kosovo led throughout the bigger part of the game claiming a well-deserved victory. Arlind Konjuhi (177-G-2005) delivered 27 points, while Jon Ismajli (193-SG-2005) added 23 points for Kosovo. Albania answered with 20 points and 12 rebounds from Arden Begaj (213-C/F-2005).

FINAL

Cyprus - Monaco 68-48
Cyprus conquered Division C title. They outgunned Monaco in the championship game. Cyprus recorded a 31-27 halftime lead. They held Monaco to just 21 points in the second half to march to the title. Georgios Armakolas (185-G-2005) posted 21 points and 7 rebounds for Cyprus. Stefanos Tigkas (186-G-2005) added 17 points for the champions. Matteo Qittane (183-PG-2006) replied with 13 points for Monaco.

3-4 Place

Luxembourg - Moldova 68-76
Moldova clinched the third position in Azerbaijan. They outgunned Luxembourg in the consolation final tonight. Luxembourg claimed a 27-11 lead after ten minutes. But Moldova turned the tables in the second half. They went on a massive 46-22 second half rally to secure the victory. Massimo Macaru produced 20 points, while Maksim Iastremschii (203-C-2005) had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the winning case. Bob Rech (188-F-2006) replied with 24 points for Luxembourg.