POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Leonardo Calzada
Armenia - Moldova 69-82
Moldova outgunned Armenia to claim the second win in San Marino. Armenia enjoyed a 39-32 halftime lead. But Moldova responded with a strong 50-30 second half run to seal the win. Lucian Lavric (186-SG-2005) tallied 26 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists for Moldova. Massimo Macaru (194-F/G-2005) and Anatoli Ghenov (198-F-2005) added 20 points each for the winners. Tigran Mkrtumyan (2005) answered with 27 points for Armenia.
Malta - Monaco 59-86
Monaco cruised past Malta for the second straight win in Group A. Monaco dominated throughout the game. They established a massive 50-32 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 21-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Matis Moncada (188-G-2004) stepped up with 22 points, while Eithan Zerbib (187-PG-2005) topscored with 23 points for Monaco. Isaac Xuereb (178-F-2005) replied with 14 points for Malta.
Gibraltar - Azerbaijan 60-115
Azerbaijan knocked down Gibraltar to stay undefeated in Group B. Azerbaijan posted a comfortable 54-27 halftime lead. They unleashed 61 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Roderick Anderson (185-G-2004) came up with 34 points and 9 steals, while Ali Hasanov (187-G-2004) added 15 points for the winning side. Sebastian Cassaglia (170-G-2004) and Matvey Celecia (191-C-2005) had 15 points each for Gibraltar.
Andorra - San Marino 73-61
Andorra recorded the second straight win in San Marino. They upset the hosts to remain undefeated. Andorra posted a 40-29 halftime lead. They extended the lead to as many as 15 points at the final break. San Marino cut the deficit in the fourth term but could not avoid the loss. Leonardo Lopez (181-PF-2004) delivered 23 points and 9 rebounds for Andorra. Alessandro Renzi (170-PG-2004) had 18 points for San Marino.
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