Division C. Cyprus claim title in Albania

FINAL

Cyprus - Luxembourg 70-60
Cyprus conquered Gold medals in Division C. They beat Luxembourg to celebrate the trophy. Cyprus accounted for a 20-10 lead after ten minutes. They extended the lead to as many as 12 points at the final break and marched to the win. Dimitris Mannaris (196-F-2007) netted 19 points, while Giorgos Solomou (189-G-2008) added 16 points for the champions. Sean Bugeja (186-F-2007) answered with 15 points for Luxembourg.

3-4 Place

Andorra - Armenia 77-81
Armenia toppled Andorra to claim Bronze medals in Albania. Armenia recorded a 41-36 halftime lead. They kept Andorra at distance throughout the second half and drove to the win. Sebastian Hatsakorzian (195-F-2007) notched 25 points and 12 rebounds, while David Parrot (2009) added 20 points for Armenia. Arnau Aranda (186-F-2007) replied with 18 points for Andorra.

5-6 Place

Moldova - Albania 66-88
Albania finished fifth at home championship. They knocked down Moldova in their final game. Albania recorded a 40-31 halftime lead. They erupted for 48 points in the second half and raced to the win. Genti Nilo (182-PG-2008) stepped up with 19 points for Albania. Danila Stanila (190-SF-2007) posted 15 points for Moldova.

7-8 Place

San Marino - Monaco 79-59
San Marino held off Monaco to earn the 7th position at the tournament. San Marino piled up a 46-33 halftime lead. They followed with a 21-13 rally in the fourth period to ice the win. Thomas Gasperoni (185-C-2007) notched 29 points for San Marino. Monaco answered with 14 points from Yoann Gremeaux (183-F-2008).

9-10 Place

Gibraltar - Malta 45-78
Malta wrapped up their Albania campaign with a comfortable win over Gibraltar. Gregory Mizzi (172-F-2008) stepped up with 17 points as Malta earned the ninth position. Malta dominated from start to finish. They established a 43-26 halftime lead and marched to the win. Enrique Navarro tossed in 12 points for Gibraltar.