Division C. Albania top Monaco to claim Gold

FINAL

Monaco - Albania 78-93
Albania captured Division C title in San Marino. They beat Monaco in the Final today. Albania posted a 25-15 lead ten minutes into the game. Monaco managed to narrow the gap at 3-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Albania finished the game on a 24-12 run to clinch the trophy. Enzo Zotaj (200-F-2004) was sensational with 41 points and 8 rebounds, while Aleksis Nika (204-PF-2004) contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds for the champions. Matis Moncada (188-G-2004) replied with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Monaco.

3-4 Place

Luxembourg - Azerbaijan 73-78 OT
Azerbaijan stepped onto the pedestal in Serravalle. They outlasted Luxembourg in overtime to claim Bronze medals. Azerbaijan recorded a 38-34 halftime lead. They extended the lead to 7 points heading into the fourth frame. But Luxembourg responded with a 14-7 run in the fourth quarter to force overtime. But Azerbaijan sank 14 points in the extra period and got away with a narrow win at the end. Roderick Anderson (185-G-2004) came up with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Rashid Abbasov (196-F-2004) added 13 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Isak Semedo (190-F-2004) answered with 19 points for Luxembourg.

5-6 Place

Andorra - Malta 73-60
Andorra clinched the fifth overall position in the final ladder. They held off Malta in their final game at the championship. Andorra led by 12 points at the first break. They held Malta to just 28 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Carlos Aranda (172-SF-2004) notched 19 points and 19 rebounds for Andorra. Ignasi Armengol (189-G-2007) added 12 points in the victory. Neil Cassar (167-PG-2004) answered with 19 points for Malta.

7-8 Place

Armenia - Moldova 65-70
Moldova outscored Armenia to take the 7th place. Moldova got to a strong start. They ensured a 21-11 lead after ten minutes. Armenia unloaded 28 points in the third term to pull within three. But Moldova held their opponents to just 14 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the victory. Massimo Macaru (194-F/G-2005) tallied 23 points and 9 rebounds for Moldova. Vasili Hranovski had 18 points in the win. Vahan Sargsyan answered with 22 points for Armenia.

9-10 Place

San Marino - Gibraltar 69-51
San Marino outgunned Gibraltar to earn the 9th overall position at the tournament. The teams were all tied at 30 heading into the second half. But the hosts limited Gibraltar to just 21 points in the next twenty minutes to seal the win. Lorenzo Lettoli (190-G-2005) delivered 20 points and 11 rebounds for San Marino. Matvey Celecia (191-C-2005) banked in 13 points and 16 rebounds for Gibraltar.