France and Spain to clash for title in Belgrade

SEMIS

Latvia - France 63-92
France made it into the championship game in Belgrade. They knocked down Latvia in the semis tonight. France used a 34-15 run in the second period to gain a 19-point lead. France held Latvia to just 8 points in the fourth period and raced to the victory. Maxence Lemoine (187-G-2007) stepped up with 31 points for les Bleus. Adrians Andzevs (188-G-2007) answered with 18 points for Latvia.

Italy - Spain 62-84
Spain cruised past Italy to secure the Final berth in Belgrade. Italy led by 9 points ten minutes into the game. But Spain ignited a massive 50-26 run in the second half to ice the victory. Raul Villar (191-G-2007) posted 20 points, while Gildas Gimenez (197-SF-2007) added 15 points for Spain. Patrick Hassan (193-G/F-2007) replied with 22 points for the Azzurri.