France triumphs at U20 European Championship
in Croatia - Jul. 18, 2010
Final
Greece - France
62-73
France triumphs at U20 European Championship in Croatia as the winners
surprised Greece U20 in the Final. Taking an easy 19-6 lead after the
opening quarter, France managed to win the game and revenged for the
last year loss. Last year Greek U20 National Team triumphed at home
European Championship. Seven Greek players scored in double digits to
pace the Hellenes to the huge success. The amazing kids from Hellas
after the European championship last year won another European
championship succeeding something that no other team has actually
succeeded the last twenty years with 90:85 win. Tonight the teams were
tied at 6:6, while France shocked Greece with 18-0 run to take 24:6 in
the beginning of the second period. Greece had no match in the first
half for the French side and trailed 22:41 as Mantzaris hit a
three-pointer. Sloukas later reduced to minus 13, while Pappas closed
the third frame at 39:56. He also reduced with his side to 58:63 with 2
minutes in the game. Kandolo however nailed a three and
Andrew Albicy (178-G-90) brought another five points for 70:51.
Lacombe made the last two free throws in the game to triumph with
France.
Andrew Albicy led the way with 20 points for the winners and Lacombe
poured in 14. Lang, Leonard and Rousselle delivered 6 points each for
the title. Pappas ended up with 22 points for the Greek side and
Mantzaris netted 12.
Places 3-4
Croatia - Spain
79-86 OT
Spain U20 clinched Bronze as they beat the hosts of the U20 European
Championship Men 2010 in Croatia. Spain needed overtime to take 86:79
victory. Spain easily took the lead in the opening quarter and finished
it with 18:9 lead. Franch Josep made it 26:19 and Sastre scored for
33:22. Gil sent the teams to the lockers as Spain enjoyed 41:30 at the
halftime. Spain managed to get their noses in front and they stayed
until the late comeback by Croatia. The latter trailed 56-45 heading
into the last ten minutes as Simeon made such a difference. The home
team started scoring from everywhere and soon tied up the game before
surging ahead. Radosevic tied the game at 71:71 as the teams continued
in overtime. Spain looked better in the extra time and took the lead
from the very beginning. They won the last 5 minutes 15-8 to take the
total success in the game and the third place in the Championship.
Franch Josep top-scored for the winners with 23 points to taste third
place.
Nikola Mirotic (208-F/C-91) followed him with 20 points and 15
rebounds, while Sastre added 19. Butorac Dino ended up with 18 points
for the hosts and Delas Mario notched 16.
Places 5-6
Russia - Montenegro
70-60
Russia U20 grabbed the 5th place at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. The team overcame Montenegro U20 70:60 although trailing at the
halftime. Russia scored the first two points in the game and later had
5:2. Mihailovic Vladimir however tied the game at 7:7 and Dubljevic
Bojan brought his side 17:12. Morozov made jump shot at the end of the
period for 17:14. Montenegro led for the several minutes in the quarter
but then Andreev tied the game at 20:20. The teams were tied two more
times in the quarter, while Mihailovic Vladimir gave his team 31;27 at
the halftime. An 8-0 run helped Russia after the break as they started
to dominate the court. Morozov later scored for 44:27 and Valiev posted
for 49:42. Dukanovic closed the quarter at 51:47 as he made a jump shot
at the end of thirty minutes. Russia held off the opponents in the last
frame and reached the necessary victory.
Vladimir Ivlev (204-F-90) brought the last points in the game for
the final 70:60 win.
Vladimir Ivlev paced all the winners with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Polokhin Denis nailed 12, while Valiev Evgeny scored 11. Dubljevic Bojan
ended up with 18 points in defeat and Mihailovic Vladimir netted 13.
Places 7-8
Serbia - Ukraine
107-93
Serbia U20 clinched the 7th place at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. In the Classification Game for 7th to 8th Places Serbia beat
Ukraine 107:93 in the last game for both teams. Ukraine disappointed
their fans with 4 losses in the end of the tournament, however it is
great for the team to finish in the top 8. Nedovic Nemanja opened the
game for the winners and then he increased to 10:3.
Andreja Milutinovic
(199-G-90) led his team to 24:10 and Nedovic Nemanja closed the period
at 26:15. The second period became the most productive in the game as
both teams nailed 59 points in 10 points. Ukraine managed to ti the game
at the halftime at 50:50. Serbia meanwhile started the third period with
7-0 run and then Nedovic Nemanja scored for 62:55. Ukraine responded
with 9-0 run to take 64:62 as Otverchenko Ruslan nailed a three pointer.
Natyazhko Kyryl tied the game at the end of third period for 75:75.
Serbia notched 32 points in the last period for 107:93 victory as
Andjusic and Kondratyev brought the last points for their teams. Djekic
Branislav paced all the winners with 22 points to finish on the 7th
place.
Andreja Milutinovic notched 20, while Nedovic Nemanja scored 17.
Otverchenko Ruslan ended up with 25 points in the losing effort, while
Natyazhko Kyryl collected 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Group G
Turkey - Czech Republic
72-62
Turkey U20 remains in Division A as they sent Czech Republic U20 to
Division B after the last victory at the Relegation Round. Tonight
Turkey produced 72:62 victory to take 4-2 record in the Relegation Round
and will continue in Division A next year. Turkey trailed 2:8 in the
opening tip and lost the first quarter 11:13. Aldemir Furkan tied the
game at 13:13 and later Turkey grabbed 19:13 advantage.
Ibrahim Yildirim
(188-G-90) brought his side 33:22 as the teams disappeared in the
lockers. Karaman Ilkan increased the lead to 38:22, while Peterka cut it
to 45:31 from the perimeter.
Ibrahim Yildirim closed another quarter giving his team 49:39. It
seemed the game was over as Turkey had 63:48 in the middle of the last
stanza. Czech Republic however had nothing to lose and answered with 9-0
run for 63:57 as Satoransky made a jump shot.
Ibrahim Yildirim was again the last to score in the frame for the
final victory.
Ibrahim Yildirim led the way with 17 points and Aldemir Furkan
collected 16 points and 16 rebounds. Karaman Ilkan followed them with 13
points in a win. Peterka Ondrej finished the night with 23 points and 10
rebounds in the losing case and Satoransky Tomas netted 12. Czech
Republic U20 as well as Netherlands have to start in Division B next
year.
Germany - Holland
73-57
Germany and Netherlands fought in the last game of the Relegation Round
to remain in Division A. Germany just like last year survived once again
courtesy of a 75:57 win. Germany started with 5-0 lead and improved to
11:2 in the middle of the quarter. Kherrazi closed the period for the
Dutch team that trailed 20:10 after 10 minutes. Wohlfarth-Bottermann
Jonas scored for 27:12 and Land made it 32:20.
T.J. DiLeo (188-G) made two free throws at the end of the half
33:22. In the beginning of the third period the German side started to
increase the lead as
T.J. DiLeo scored for 41:23. He also made a shot for 50:30, while
Schmitz made it 53:32. Monse Steven made the last shot in the end of the
third quarter for 59:36. Holland U20 realized the importance of the game
however could only reduce the gap due to the win in the last period. The
Dutch team won the last frame 21-14 but lost the game and will be
eliminated now to Division B. Czech Republic U20 as well as Netherlands
have to start in Division B next year.
T.J. DiLeo paced all the winners with 20 points for the winners.
Wohlfarth-Bottermann Jonas notched 14, while Monse Steven scored 10.
Kloof Charlon ended up with 11 points in the losing effort and Jeroen
van Vugt posted 10.
Div. B Day: 3 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
18, 2010
Group A
Israel - Hungary
86-78
Israeli U20 team registered the second win at the European Championship
in Division B. They fired past Hungary for 2-1 record in Group A. Jacob
Cohen had another solid performance as he tallied 27 points and 6
rebounds. Israel went on a 13:0 run in the opening quarter to build a
22:11 lead. Nesterenko capped the starting frame with a lay-up to
establish a 29:19 advantage at the first pause.
Ferdinand Morgen (206-F/C-90) dragged Hungary within just three
points early in the second term. Mohasci and
Norbert Takacs (197-G/F-90) stepped up for Hungary late in the first
half as they posted a 43:40 lead at halftime.
Janos Eilingsfeld
(198-F/C-91, agency:
Laszlo Vinko Services), Lakosa and
Norbert Takacs gave Hungary a 58:45 lead midway through the third
quarter. But Israel erased the deficit trailing by a single point 64:65
heading into the fourth term. Hungary tipped off the final stanza with
four points in a row but Israel responded with a 15:0 run of their own
to surge ahead for good. Hungary never recovered and had to surrender at
the end.
Yotam Shiran
(198-F-90, agency:
Gross Zeev ISA) provided 18 points and 9 rebounds for Israel.
Tal Karpelesz
(194-F-90) added 15 points and 9 caroms for the winning team.
Norbert Takacs replied with 18 points for Hungary.
Ferdinand Morgen and
Janos Eilingsfeld had 15 points each in defeat.
Georgia - Sweden
79-73
Georgia opened the win count at the U20 European Championship in
Division B. They held off Sweden tonight to improve at 1-2 record in
Group A. Sweden suffered the first defeat and slipped at 2-1 record.
Tornike Shengelia (205-G/F-91) notched 23 points and 13 rebounds to
pace the winners. The lead changed hands for several times throughout
the starting frame. Georgia went on a 9:0 run late in the quarter and
posted a 19:11 advantage into the second term. Sweden pulled closer in
the second frame. They trailed by just three points 32:35 at the
interval. Person and Lindqvist helped Sweden grab a 42:41 lead early in
the third stanza. But Georgia quickly returned into the drivers seat as
they entered the final quarter up by 2 points 55:53.
Christopher Czerapowicz (197-F-91) drained a three-pointer at the
start of the fourth period to put Sweden back in charge. Akaki Lomouri
and
Beqa Chikviladze (195-G-91) exploded with back-to-back triples
midway through the fourth term to give Georgia a 66:60 advantage. The
margin grew at 7-point mark after another long bomb from
Beqa Chikviladze. Giorgi Sharabidze and
Tornike Shengelia added five points from the charity stripe and
Georgia did not look back en route to the win in the final moments.
Giorgi Sharabidze tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners.
Beqa Chikviladze produced 15 points for Georgia.
Christopher Czerapowicz answered with 15 points for Sweden.
Pierre Hampton
(198-F-91) nailed 13 points in the loss.
Group B
Bulgaria - Switzerland
104-59
Aleksandar Georgiev (203-F-90) scored 25 points, grabbed 10 rebounds
and issued 5 assists to lead Bulgaria to the third consecutive win at
the U20 European Championship in Division B. They outgunned Switzerland
to improve at 3-0 record on top of Group B. Switzerland in the meantime
suffered the third loss in a row to remain at the bottom of the ladder.
The teams traded baskets early in the encounter. But
Aleksandar Georgiev and Tihomir Zhelev sparked a 20:4 run from
Bulgaria as they grabbed a 23:10 lead at the first pause. Bulgaria
tipped off the second stanza on an 11:0 run to boost their lead. They
controlled the rhythm and eased to a 50:19 advantage at halftime.
Aleksandar Georgiev drained another triple at the start of the third
term to set the tone for the second half. Bulgaria stayed dominant and
ensured a 72:40 buffer heading into the fourth quarter. Switzerland had
little to answer with in the fourth frame and Bulgaria cruised to the
win at the end.
Emil Binev
(198-F-91) produced 19 points for the winners.
Vasil Kyosev (195-G-90) added 10 points in the victory.
Christophe Varidel (185-G-89) and
Roman Albrecht (208-C-90) responded with 11 points each for
Switzerland.
Gardner Louissaint (196-F-91) had 10 points in the loss.
Finland - Portugal
98-99
Portugal recorded the second win at the U20 European Championship in
Division B. They survived double-overtime drama to tame Finland in Gorup
B. Finland slipped at 1-2 record after the bitter defeat. Finland earned
a 15:9 lead midway through the opening quarter. But Portugal were able
to narrow the gap at 3-point mark at the first break. Lindbom scored
five quick points for Finland as they took a 21:13 lead early in the
second stanza. But Portugal used a 10:2 rally to surge in front midway
through the second term. Finland bounced back and established a 44:41
lead at halftime. The lead changed hands for several times throughout
the third period. Guerreiro capped the stanza with a three-pointer to
give Portugal a 63:60 lead. Barroso opened the fourth term with another
trey to boost the lead for Portugal. But
Roope Ahonen (186-G-90) and
Sasu Salin
(190-G-91) teamed up to put Finland back in charge.
Roope Ahonen gave Finland an 81:78 lead with 61 seconds remaining.
Portugal answered with three points from
Pedro Catarino (184-G-90) and
Diogo Correia (185-G-90) to draw things level and force overtime.
Finland led by four points in the extra period but wasted the advantage.
Pedro Catarino and
Jose Miguel Barbosa (176-G-90) denied the distance and forced
seconds extra period.
Diogo Correia and
Jose Miguel Barbosa put Portugal in charge in the second overtime.
Lindbom narrowed the gap and had the chance to level things up but
misses one free throw allowing Portugal to escape with a narrow victory
at the end.
Diogo Correia and
Pedro Catarino provided 17 points each for Portugal.
Jose Miguel Barbosa produced 15 points in the victory.
Sasu Salin answered with 29 points for Finland.
Roope Ahonen had 22 points in the losing effort.
Group C
Belgium - United Kingdom
52-73
Great Britain U20 selection recorded the second win at the European
Championship in Division B. They overwhelmed Belgium in Group C for 2-1
record. Belgian team slipped at 1-2.
Andrew Lawrence (185-G-90) notched 16 points to lead the British
side. Great Britain went on a 9:2 run late in the opening quarter to
gain an 18:12 lead. Great Britain opened the second term on a massive
19:3 run to clear off. They enjoyed a comfortable 42:22 lead at the
interval. But Belgium answered with an 11:0 rally at the beginning of
the third term to pull closer. Maarten Rademakers and Gillet dragged
Belgium within 14 points at the final break. Great Britain kept their
opponents at bay in the fourth quarter. Belgium never got closer than 12
points and had to surrender at the end.
Ovie Soko (203-F-91) tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds for Great
Britain.
Myles Hesson (195-F-90) nailed 9 points in the winning effort.
Thomas De Thaey (197-F-91) provided 15 points and 8 rebounds for
Belgium.
Jean Salumu (193-F-90) finished with 11 points in the loss.
Denmark - Austria
64-63
Denmark recorded the first win at the U20 European Championship in
Division B. They nipped hosting Austria in Group C action.
Mathias Seilund (201-F-90) knocked down 17 points to lead the
effort. Denmark improved at 1-2 record, while Austria suffered the first
loss and slipped at 2-1. The teams stayed close in the opening quarter.
Denmark and Austria were tied at 18 ten minutes into the encounter. The
Scandinavian team stepped on the gas in the second term. Denmark cleared
off to a 7-point advantage at halftime 38:31. Austria tried to bounce
back right after the main break. The home side accounted for 20 points
in the third term and narrowed the deficit. The low-scoring fourth
quarter turned a tough battle. Neither side was able to dominate but
Denmark proved stronger. They hung on to escape with the important win
at the end.
Jonas Bergstedt (207-C-91) tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds for
Denmark.
Jonathan Gilling (203-F-91) and
Mikael Nielsen (178-G-90) provided 10 points each for the winners.
Anton Maresch
(191-G-91) answered with 13 points for Austria.
Romed Vieider (196-F-91) knocked down 12 points in the loss.
Group D
Norway - Slovakia
68-58
Norway toppled Slovak Republic at the U20 European Championship in
Division B tonight.
Anders Stien (195-G-90) knocked down 17 points to pace the
Scandinavian team to the third win at the tournament. Norway improved at
3-1 record and climbed on top of preliminary round Group D. Slovak
Republic in the meantime slipped at 2-2 record. Norway shocked their
opponents in the opening frame. The Scandinavian team held their
opponents scoreless in the first ten minutes to enjoy a 15:0 lead at the
first break.
Anders Stien gave Norway an 18:0 lead at the start of the second
term.
Michal Kozar
(191-F-90) finally broke the scoring draught for Slovak Republic. They
gradually found the rhythm and narrowed the gap to 7 points at halftime.
Tomas Mrvis (195-F-91) dragged Slovak Republic as close as 3 points
midway through the third quarter. But Norway recovered and posted a
48:42 advantage at the final pause.
Anders Stien opened a double-digit lead for Norway at the start of
the fourth frame. Slovak Republic never got within striking distance and
suffered the second loss at the tournament.
Aksel Bolinz (206-F-90) produced 13 points and 10 rebounds for
Norway.
Thomas Mjoes (181-G-90) added 12 points in the winning effort.
Tomas Mrvis and
Michal Kozar replied with 14 points each for Slovak Republic.
Marchyn accounted for 12 points in the loss.
Romania - Poland
73-96
Poland continued their perfect run in Austria. They prevailed against
Romania to stay undefeated at the U20 European Championship in Division
B. Poland improved at 4-0 record and jumped on top of Group D. Romania
on the other hand suffered the fourth straight defeat at the tournament.
Poland opened the game with seven points in a row to set the tone.
Romania tried to stay close as they narrow the distance to just three
points late in the frame. But Poland capped the quarter with four points
in a row and took a 25:18 advantage. Sulima opened a double-digit lead
for Poland midway through the second frame. Poland rallied to a 47:33
halftime advantage. Poland went on a 7:0 run in the third quarter to
boost the margin to 19 points. Poland entered the fourth quarter up by
20 points 67:47. Romania could not challenge the margin and had to
digest the fourth loss in a row.
Aleksander Czyz (201-F-90) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds for
Poland.
Piotr Pamula
(195-G-90) added 18 points, while
Sebastian Szymanski (186-G-91) had 12 points in the victory.
Bogdan Tibirna (208-C-91) answered with 21 points for Romania.
Cristian Corneanu notched 10 points in the loss.
Slovakia - Belarus
64-53
Slovak Republic posted the second win at the U20 European Championship
in Division B. They prevailed against Belarus to improve at 2-1 record
on top of Group D ladder. Belarus suffered the third loss and slipped at
1-3 record. Belarus opened the game confidently. They led 8:2 early in
the encounter but Slovak Republic gradually took over. They rallied to a
16:12 advantage at the first pause. Slovak Republic tipped off the
second term with four points in a row to boost the margin.
Matej Marchyn (192-F-90) hit a three-pointer to open a double-digit
advantage. Slovak Republic enjoyed a 38:22 buffer at the interval.
Belarus went on a 9:0 run midway through the third frame to get within 9
points. Slovak Republic stopped the bleeding and recorded a 47:37
advantage at the final break.
Matej Marchyn and
Michal Kozar widened the gap to as many as 16 points early in the
fourth term and Slovak Republic did not look back en route to the win.
Michal Kozar nailed 11 points for Slovak Republic.
Peter Mikulik (185-G-90) and
Matej Marchyn accounted for 10 points each in the winning effort.
Uladzimir Krysevich answered with 12 points for Belarus.
Aliaksei Kachan (187-G-91) netted 10 points in the loss.
Poland - Norway
91-70
Poland clinched the third straight win at the U20 European Championship
in Division B. They shot down Norway to climb on top of Group D. Norway
in the meantime suffered the first defeat and slipped at 2-1 record.
Aleksander Czyz paced balanced effort with 17 points. The teams
stayed neck and neck in the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 20:20
at the first break. Poland opened the second frame with an 11:1 run to
clear off. Poland mounted the pressure and rallied to a 50:27 advantage
at halftime. Norway responded with an 11:3 run at the beginning of the
third term to narrow the margin. But Poland stayed cool and they ensured
a 68:46 buffer before the fourth quarter. Mokros fired back-to-back
three-pointers to stretch the gap to as many as 26 points early in the
final term. Poland maintained the advantage in the reminder of the
contest and celebrated a well-deserved win at the end.
Jakub Wojciechowski
(211-C-90) nailed 11 points for Poland.
Konrad Nowakowski (186-G/F-91) and
Jaroslaw Mokros
(201-F-90) had 10 points each in the win.
Karamo Jawara (198-F-91) answered with 21 points for Norway.
Aksel Bolinz had 14 points in the loss.
Day: 8 (Semi-Finals) - Jul.
17, 2010
Semifinals
Greece - Croatia
71-56
Greece became the first finalists of the U20 European Championship. They
tamed hosting Croatia tonight to advance into the championship game.
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) knocked down 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the
Hellenes. Mario Delas, Ivan Batur and Planinic gave Croatia a 17:9 lead
late in the opening quarter. But
Nikos Pappas and Georgakis helped Greece cut the deficit at just
three points 16:19 at the first break. Greece opened the second term
with seven points in a row to jump ahead. Tomislav Zubcic and Leon
Radosevic dragged Croatia closer. Greece however stayed cool and posted
a 32:27 lead at halftime. Six unanswered points from Greece allowed
those to take some breathing space at 38:27. Evangelos Mantzaris opened
a double-digit advantage for the visitors midway through the third term.
Greece stayed in charge as they entered the fourth quarter up by 9
points 53:44. Dosen and Ramljak kept Croatia hopeful early in the fourth
quarter.
Nikos Pappas and Kaselakis quickly denied any hopes for Croatia with
five points in a row. The margin grew at 14-point mark late in the
fourth quarter and Croatia could not answer in the time remaining.
Konstantinos Papanikolaou notched 14 points and 7 rebounds for Greece.
Evangelos Mantzaris had 12 points in the win. Mario Delas responded with
13 points and 6 rebounds for Croatia. Ivan Batur finished with 11 points
in the loss.
France - Spain
86-83
France U20 clinched the Final ticket to the U20 European Championship as
they upset Spain U20 in the last game of the Semifinal clash. France
played better and even 86:83 could hardly describe their win. Tanghe
scored first for the winners and then Spain dominated in the first
period. The latter took the lead in the opening tip and led to 23:16
after 10 minutes. France buried Ukraine from the perimeter in the
Quarterfinal and used the same weapon in the game versus Spain. Aboudou
nailed another one for 27:26 in the middle of the second period. Albicy
made the last four points in the half to give France 40:33 halftime
advantage. Leonard scored three for 58:47 and Lacombe made a free throw
for 62:55 at the end of thirty minutes. Spain however started the last
quarter with 7-0 run and tied the game. Sastre made a jump shot for
62:62 on the board, but France had never looked behind. Albicy's and
Lacombe three three-pointers shocked Spain for 82:75 with 30 seconds in
the game. Franch Josep tried really hard for his team at the end and
reduced to 86:83, but his teammate Martinez missed the chance to send
the teams to overtime as he missed from the arc.
Paul Lacombe (194-G-90) stepped up with 23 points and Albicy Andrew
posted 19. Tanghe Alexis followed them with 10 points for the win.
Franch Josep replied with 22 points in the losing effort and Sastre
Morro Joan notched 19.
Places 5-8
Ukraine - Montenegro
61-84
Montenegro U20 stays alive for the 5th place at the U20 European
Championship Men 2010. The team revenged for the loss over Ukraine in
the Qualifying Round and beat them 81:64. Ukraine suffered the third
loss in a row and again looked poor in the court. Montenegro scored
first three points and Dukanovic made the scored 18:2. Sandul made the
last basket in the opening quarter for 20:6. Radovic Nemanja nailed two
for 27:8 and Dukanovic upset Ukraine for 31:11. Ukraine however managed
to reduce the gap at the halftime trailing 31:37. In the third quarter
Montenegro kept the lead and increased to 10 points to lead in the
majority of the period. Mihailovic Vladimir closed the third frame at
61:49 after 24-18 with his team in the third frame. Radovic Nemanja and
Bojan Dubljevic
(205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) increased the lead to 78:56 in the middle of the last
period when it became clear about the winner. Damjanovic scored the last
point for the winners to give them the final 84:61 victory. Mihailovic
Vladimir was unstoppable with 30 points.
Bojan Dubljevic nailed 14, while Radovic Nemanja scored 12.
Natyazhko Kyryl collected 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Otverchenko
Ruslan added 15. Ukraine will play tomorrow for the 7th spot.
Russia - Serbia
92-80
Russia earned the right to fight for the fifth position at the U20
European Championship. They toppled Serbia tonight and would face
Montenegro in the final game of the tournament tomorrow. Serbia will
play against Ukraine for the seventh overall place. Aleksandr Karpukhin
knocked down 22 points to lead Russia to the victory in this one. Russia
and Serbia traded baskets throughout the opening quarter. They were tied
at 23 at the first break. Aleksandr Karpukhin and Denis Polokhin drained
back-to-back trebles to put Russia in charge midway through the second
term. Russia capped the first half with 7 points in a row to get a 44:29
advantage. Aleksandr Karpukhin and Valiev tipped off the third term with
6 consecutive points to boost the lead. Russia maintained the margin and
entered the fourth quarter up by 18 points 67:49.
Vladimir Ivlev (204-F-90) and Pavel Antipov stretched the gap to 25
points at the start of the fourth term and Russia did not look back en
route to the victory.
Vladimir Ivlev notched 19 points and 11 rebounds for Russia. Pavel
Antipov added 14 points in the victory. Bojan Subotic answered with 21
points and 8 rebounds for Serbia. Nemanja Nedovic had 13 points in the
losing effort.
Places 9-10
Lithuania - Italy
74-73
Lithuania U20 clinched the 9th place at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. In the last game of the Classification Game for 9th to 10th
Place the Baltic side rolled over Italy U20 74:73. Drungilas made a jump
shot in the beginning of the game and then Italy took control of the
court. The latter grabbed 20:13 at the end of 10 minutes and looked
forward to keep the success. Crotta nailed three for 27:13, while
Casella made a jump shot for 31:23. Sapiega sent the teams to the
lockers for 38:29, but then as it became clear Lithuania managed to win
the game. Although they won the third frame 25-21 the boards showed
59:54 for Italy. Moreover Biligha made it 61:54 to open the last stanza.
Staniulis Giedrius meanwhile reduced to 63:61 and later his basket
reached 70:70.
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) and Dambrauskas Paulius exchanged
the baskets for 72:72 and
Alessandro Gentile tied it later at 73:73. Dambrauskas Paulius
however was the last to score from the free throw line and brought he
victory as well as the 9th place for Lithuania. Staniulis Giedrius paced
all the winners with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Orelikas Gediminas
nailed 14, while Dambrauskas Paulius scored 13.
Alessandro Gentile chipped in 19 points in defeat and Sandri Daniele
scored 12 as Italy finished on the 10th place.
Places 11-12
Slovenia - Latvia
73-76
Latvia finished their U20 European Championship campaign on a high note.
They held off Slovenian counterparts to claim the 11th position. Martins
Laksa stepped up with 22 points for the winners. The teams changed
baskets in the opening frame. Martins Laksa notched 8 points in the
frame to give a narrow 23:22 lead for Latvia. Haralds Karlis fired from
downtown to ignite a 12:0 run from Latvia at the start of the second
term. Edo Muric and
Mirza Sarajlija (187-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) dragged Slovenia closer with back-to-back trebles but
Latvia hung on to win the first half 39:37. Luka Dimec drew things level
midway through the third quarter. The teams kept it close for some time
as Lauris Blaus gave Latvia a 55:54 lead with ten minutes left. Rozitis
and Lauris Blaus ensured a 68:63 advantage for Latvia with under five
minutes to go. Girts Celms and Martins Laksa stretched the margin to 7
points with under three minutes remaining. Cebasek exploded with two
treys to narrow the deficit at 3 points with 23 seconds left but the
teams went scoreless in the remaining seconds and Latvia snatched a
tough win. Lauris Blaus notched 14 points for Latvia. Girts Celms netted
13 points in the winning effort. Edo Muric answered with 19 points for
Slovenia.
Mirza Sarajlija and Luka Dimec produced 12 points each in the loss.
Group G
Turkey - Germany
74-68
Turkey U20 overcame Germany U20 74:68 as both teams stay alive for
remaining in Division A. Both teams are with 3-2 record each after the
game on Saturday. Mahmutoglu Melih opened the game with a jump shot,
while Germany grabbed 11:6 later in the period. Schmitz Simon nailed
three for 19:9 and
Ibrahim Yildirim
(188-G-90) closed the period at 21:15. Germany continued to play better
in the beginning of the second frame and Wohlfarth-Bottermann made it
28:20. Turkey reduced the game at the end of the period and Mahmutoglu
Melih tied the game at 34:34. Moreover
Ibrahim Yildirim nailed 4 points in a row for 43:38 with 7 minutes
in the third. Karaman scored from the perimeter for 58:49 at the end of
thirty minutes. The intrigue however was not lost and Germany pulled
back in the end of the game. Monse and Schmitz Simon scored two
three-pointers in a row for 69:65, but Turkey replied with 4 consecutive
points. Aldemir Furkan brought the final victory for the Turkish side.
Aldemir Furkan paced all the winners with 16 points and
Ibrahim Yildirim notched 13. Mahmutoglu Melih and Karaman Ilkan
posted 10 points apiece in a win. Schmitz Simon replied with 22 points
in defeat and Zirbes Maik added 15.
Czech Republic - Holland
71-81
Netherlands stayed in the fight to remain in Division A of the U20
European Championship. They posted important victory against Czech
Republic to remain ambitious about their Division A chances. The loss
meant relegation to Division B for the Czech team. Netherlands pulled
ahead early in the clash but Czech Republic replied. They went on a 13:2
run late in the period to take a 24:13 advantage. Czech Republic enjoyed
a 27:15 advantage at the first pause. The Dutch denied the deficit and
pulled ahead 32:31 with under four minutes to go. But Czech Republic
regained control late in the half and went into the locker room up by
four points 41:37. Tomas Vyoral and Kohout boosted the margin to 6
points in the third term just to watch the Dutchmen erase the distance
and take 58:57 lead into the fourth quarter. It all came down to the
final minutes in this one. Kloof, Kherazzi and Craig Osaikhwuwuomwam
went deadly in the dying stages to seal the winning outcome for
Netherlands.
Jessey Voorn
(193-G-90, agency:
R.H.Consultancy) knocked down 18 points for Netherlands. Craig
Osaikhwuwuomwam provided 16 points in the winning effort. Tomas Vyoral
responded with 20 points for Czech Republic. Tomas Satoransky had 19
points and 9 assists in the loss.
Day: 7 (Quarter-Finals) - Jul.
16, 2010
QUARTERFINALS
Spain - Montenegro
64-50
Spain U20 breezed into the semi-finals of the U20 European Championship
Men 2010 after a spectacular win over Montenegro U20. The Spanish outfit
needed 64:50 win to advance to the next stage. Ljujic opened the game
for the team from Montenegro and Franch tied the game at the opening
tip. Franch and Samojlovic exchanged the threes in the end of the
quarter for 16:14. The score was tied several times, while Llovet
Ignacio made 33:23. Ljujic reduced the gap to 36:30 when the teams
disappeared in the lockers. In the third frame the teams stayed within
7-10 points and Spain managed to increase to more points at the end of
thirty minutes. Munoz scored last two free throws in the quarter for
55:41. Mihailovic Vladimir nailed three-pointer for his team, while
Sastre brought the first points in the last frame. No matter how hard
Montenegro tried to recover, Spain deserved the win more. Sastre Morro
Joan top-scored for the winners with 19 points.
Nikola Mirotic (208-F/C-91) nailed 14, while Llovet Ignacio added
10. Spain will face now France in the semifinal. Mihailovic Vladimir
replied with 13 points in the losing effort and Dubljevic Bojan scored
8.
Greece - Russia
74-55
Greece U20 became the first Semifinalist of the U20 European
Championship. The undefeated favorite edged Russia 74:55 in the
Quarterfinal opener of the Day. Russia shocked Greece with 10-0 start,
but the defending champions replied for 6:11. Trailing 16:11, Greece
tied the game the teams finished the quarter at 18:18. Russia was in
front for the majority of the second period as well, while Greece nailed
the last five points in the period for 33:31 halftime deficit. Moreover
Greece used a 10-0 run in the third quarter and destroyed the opponents
with 21-6 in the frame. Mantzaris made a jump shot for 54:37 after 30
minutes. Klyuchnikov and Valiev reduced to 54:41 and Antipov nailed
three for 62:47. Greece however was tough and did not allow the Russian
team to catch them up with. Mantzaris poured in the last three-pointer
in the game for the final success.
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) erupted with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Papanikolaou
Konstantinos collected 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Mantzaris
Evangelos netted 9. Ivlev Vladimir and Pichkurov Vladimir delivered 8
points each in the losing effort. Greece will now wait for the winner of
Croatia-Serbia to face in the Semifinal.
Ukraine - France
57-80
France U20 take the Semifinal spot at the U20 European Championship Men
2010. The French side needed 31-12 in the start to celebrate 80:57 total
win over Ukraine U20. Ukraine could be happy already clinching the place
in the Quarterfinal. The team however did their best for more, but
failed immediately in the start versus France. The latter shocked
Ukraine with 16-2 in the opening tip and reached 31:12 at the end of 10
minutes. France never looked behind after and enjoyed 46:27 at the
halftime. Aboudou Lens made it 50:30 and Lang nailed three for 58:25.
Dolenko closed the third period from the perimeter as Ukraine trailed
46:62 after 30 minutes. Natyazhko reduced to minus 13 with 7 minutes in
the game, while Lacombe increased to 77:57. France finished the game
with 9-0 run to seal the victory.
Alexis Tanghe (208-F/C-90, agency:
Beo Basket) poured in 19 points for the winners as France became the
second Semifinalist after Greece. Aboudou Lens netted 13, while Lacombe
Paul added 10. Otverchenko Ruslan finished the game with 17 points in
the losing effort. Natyazhko Kyryl collected 16 points and 9 rebounds,
while Dolenko Oleksandr chipped in 14.
Croatia - Serbia
76-75
The game between Croatia U20 and Serbia U20 became the last Quarterfinal
battle at the U20 European Championship Men 2010. It became also the
most interesting game of the day and the most exciting.
Mario Delas (208-C/F-90) scored the final points in the last seconds
to celebrate 76:75 win with Croatia. Both teams exchanged the baskets in
the first period. Radosevic made a dunk for 28:25, while Nedovic reduced
to 28:27 with a minute in the half. Batur however sent the teams to the
lockers making a jump shot for 30:27 halftime lead. Serbia came back
with a better mood and percentage and grabbed the lead at the end of the
third period. At first Milutinovic made it 50:44, while Croatia posted
the last five points in the third quarter. Musli opened the last stanza
for 52:49 and Nedovic later made it 54:51. Jaramaz made a jump shot for
58:53 to upset the hosts. Mitrovic made a jump shot for 62:56 and then
Jaramaz and Batur exchanged the shots from the perimeter. Musli took
67:61 advantage with the guests as he scored his 17th point with 2
minutes in the game. Again Djekic and Butorac scored a three-pointer
each for 70:66 advantage with 45 seconds in the game. Mitrovic made the
score 73:67 from the free throw line, while Butorac immediately posted a
shot from the perimeter for 73:70 with 14 seconds. Zubcic reduced to
73:72 with 12 seconds and Mitrovic increased to 75:72, while Butorac
made two free throws for 75:74. He missed the third free throw but
Mario Delas grabbed the rebound and scored the final points for
76:75 victory.
Mario Delas top-scored for the winners with 16 points to advance to
the semifinals with the hosts. Radosevic nailed 14, while Batur posted
11. Musli answered with 17 points in the losing effort, Mitrovic netted
16 and Subotic added 12.
9-12 places
Lithuania - Slovenia
74-72
Lithuania U20 won the first game of the Classification Round for 9th to
12th Places in Croatia. The Baltic state rolled over Slovenia U20 74:72.
Both teams started offensively and nailed almost 50 points in the first
10 minutes. Lithuania grabbed 28:20 as Dimec closed the quarter for the
Slovenia team. The latter reduced the game in the beginning of the
second frame and tied it at 32:32. Moreover Muric and later Buda gave
Slovenia the minimum lead in the half. Peciukevicius however kept the
Baltic side with 39:37 at the halftime. In the third period Slovenia
took control in the game and enjoyed 48:42 deficit. Giedrius Staniulis
closed an 8-0 run for Lithuania to give them 50:48. The teams were tied
three times in the last period but in the end Lithuanians looked perfect
from the free-thro line. Dambrauskas and Giedrius Staniulis scored some
free throws to celebrate the win with their team. Paulius Dambrauskas
stepped up with 12 points and Lithuania will play for the 9th place
tomorrow.
Augustas Peciukevicius (191-G-91) chipped in 11, while Giedrius
Staniulis scored 10. Dino Muric ended up with 21 points and 10 rebounds,
while Slovenia will hope for 11th. Marko Vranjkovic nailed 12 and Luka
Dimec added 11.
Group G
Germany - Czech Republic
75-59 Maik Zirbes
(205-C-90) leads Germany over the Czechs in the Classification Round of
U20 European Championship in Division A. The German team improved to 3-1
beating the opponents 75:59. Czech Republic U20 started with 7-0 in the
opening tip, but could not stay tough in the game. Land Erik reduced the
game at 11:11 and Vargas brought Germany 18:11. Peterka Ondrej meanwhile
nailed three at the end of the first period for 21:19. Germany exploded
with three three-pointers in a row in the start of the second period and
increased to 27:19. Monse later made 36:24 and
Maik Zirbes scored for 42:27. He also made the last five points for
the winners at the half as Germany took 47:31 advantage before the
second half.
Maik Zirbes again scored the first four for Germany to open the
third period. Barthel followed him with a jump shot for 58:31. Soucek
cut it to 58:37 at the end of thirty minutes. The last period belonged
to the Czechs that won it 22-17, while the game itself was successful
for Germany.
Maik Zirbes was unstoppable with 31 points and 12 rebounds.
Huelsewede Robert followed him with 8, while DiLeoT.J. and Land Erik
scored 7 each. Satoransky Tomas ended up with 15 points, while Peterka
Ondrej notched 13.
Holland - Turkey
70-66
Holland U20 beat Turkey U20 for 2-2 record for both at the
Classification Round of the U20 European Championship Men 2010. The
Dutch team rolled over the opponents 70:66 in Croatia. Kloof Charlon
opened the game for the Dutch team and Karaman made a dunk for the
Turkish team. The latter looked much better in the opening quarter and
surprised Holland with 26:8 after 10 minutes. Batuk later closed Turkish
8-0 run for 39:23, but Holland managed to reply.
Jessey Voorn
(193-G-90, agency:
R.H.Consultancy) helped his team with 6-0 run for 39:29 at the
halftime. Turkey kept 10 points deficit in the majority of the third
frame, while Mladenovic brought his side to 53:47 after third quarter.
Moreover
Jessey Voorn started the last period from the perimeter and reduced
to 53:50. Kherrazi made a jump shot later in the frame for 56:55 lead of
his team. The teams exchanged the leads several times and weer tied at
66:66. Holland scored the last four points in the game to seal the
victory and tied both records at 2-2.
Jessey Voorn poured in 14 points for the winners to remain alive for
Division A. Kloof Charlon and van Vugt Jeroen posted 13 each, while
Kherrazi Mohammed scored 10. Mahmutoglu Melih finished the game with 17
points and Batuk Birkan notched 14.
Div. B Day: 2 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
16, 2010
Group A
Georgia - Israel
81-88
Israeli U20 selection earned the first win at the European Championship
in Division B. They knocked down Georgia to improve at 1-1 record in
Group A.
Jacob Cohen (210-C-90) orchestrated the victory with 34 points and 9
rebounds for Israel. Georgia slipped at 0-2 record after the defeat.
Jacob Cohen knocked down 13 points in the starting frame to ensure a
brave start of Israel. They grabbed an 18:15 lead at the first break.
Georgia opened the second term with eight points in a row to surge in
front. But it was
Jacob Cohen who returned the lead to Israel midway through the
second stanza. Georgia stayed close and three-pointers from
Beqa Chikviladze (195-G-91) and
Giorgi Sharabidze (208-C-90) ensured a 42:41 lead for Georgia at
halftime break. Israel jumped into the lead in the third quarter. They
built a 64:61 lead into the fourth quarter. Bakradze opened the final
period with a three-pointer to draw things level. But Israel used a 6:0
run midway through the quarter to post an 80:75 advantage. Tishman and
Reis proved deadly from the charity stripe in the dying seconds to ice
the win for Israel.
Tamir Ariely
(189-G-90, agency:
Gross Zeev ISA) notched 14 points for Israel.
Yotam Shiran
(198-F-90, agency:
Gross Zeev ISA) contributed 11 points in the winning effort.
Giorgi Sharabidze answered with 19 points for Georgia.
Beqa Chikviladze had 17 points in the losing case.
Sweden - Hungary
87-67
Swedish U20 team posted the second straight win at the European
Championship in Division B. They toppled Hungarian counterparts to climb
at 2-0 record in Group A. Hungary in the meantime slipped at 1-1 record.
Christoffer Ryan
(196-G-90) top-scored with 16 points for the winners.
Janos Eilingsfeld
(198-F/C-91, agency:
Laszlo Vinko Services) helped Hungary to a 10:4 start to the game.
Janos Eilingsfeld finished the starting quarter with impressive 15
points as the teams were tied at 22 ten minutes into the encounter.
Christoffer Ryan took the stage at the start of the second term as
he helped the Scandinavian team to an 8-point buffer. Christopher
Czerapowicz capped the first half with a treble as Sweden accumulated a
41:32 advantage.
Janos Eilingsfeld dragged Hungary within five midway through the
third quarter. However Sweden used a 12:2 run to take some breathing
space at 62:44. They entered the final quarter up by 18 points 66:48.
Andreas Person
(188-G-91) fired from downtown to allow Sweden enjoy a 21-point
advantage at the start of the fourth quarter. The Sweden did not look
back in the reminder of the contest and recorded well-deserved win at
the end. Christopher Czerapowicz nailed 12 points for the winners.
Andreas Person,
Kassim Nagwere (187-G-90) and
Carl Engstrom (213-C-91) had 10 points each for Sweden.
Janos Eilingsfeld replied with 28 points for Hungary.
Ferdinand Morgen (206-F/C-90) had 9 points in the loss.
Group B
Portugal - Switzerland
70-68
Portugal ensured the initial victory at the European Championship in
Division B.
Jose Miguel Barbosa (176-G-90) knocked down 13 points to lead them
to a narrow two-point win over Switzerland. Portugal thus climbed at 1-1
record in Group B. Switzerland in the meantime suffered the second
defeat in a row. Portugal stayed in front throughout the tense first
frame. They posted a 16:14 advantage at the first break. Switzerland
drew things level early in the second frame and later Louissaint put
them in front 22:20.
Christophe Varidel (185-G-89) knocked down five points late in the
half as the Swiss team claimed a 29:25 advantage at halftime.
Federico Fridel (196-F-91) and
Christophe Varidel fired from downtown as Switzerland accumulated a
38:27 advantage early in the third period. Portugal stayed behind during
the stanza and entered the final frame down by 9 points 44:53. But
triples from Miguel Queiroz and
Jose Miguel Barbosa pulled Portugal closer at the start of the
fourth period.
Christophe Varidel and
Federico Fridel maintained the lead for the Swiss team with
three-pointers but not for long. Portugal went on a 6:0 run to take a
60:59 lead with just over a minute to go. Portugal stayed cool in the
final seconds and celebrated a hard-fought win at the end.
Diogo Correia (185-G-90) and
Joao Guerreiro (205-F-90) provided 12 points each for Portugal.
Pereira and Barroso notched 10 points apiece in the victory.
Christophe Varidel answered with 27 points for Switzerland.
Federico Fridel netted 12 points in the loss.
Finland - Bulgaria
49-63
Bulgaria recorded the second straight win at the U20 European
Championship in Division B. They held off Finland in Austria today to
top preliminary Group B. Finland in the meantime suffered the first
defeat and slipped at 1-1.
Hristo Zahariev (197-G/F-90) ensured a quick start for Bulgaria. He
scored 6 points early in the encounter to help Bulgaria to a 16:6 lead.
Bulgaria earned a 21:13 advantage at the first break.
Aleksandar Georgiev (203-F-90) opened the second quarter with a
jumper to open a double-digit advantage. Finland however limited their
opponetns to just 9 points in the frame and trailed by only five points
at halftime 25:30. Finland got within 3 points early in the third
quarter. But unstoppable Goergiev stepped up for the Balkan team once
again and Bulgaria entered the fourth period up by 9 points 47:38.
Bulgaria tipped off the fourth quarter with four points in a row and did
not loosen the grip until victory.
Aleksandar Georgiev tallied 23 points and 10 rebounds to pace
Bulgaria.
Hristo Zahariev added 12 points for the winners.
Roope Ahonen (186-G-90) answered with 22 points for Finland.
Sasu Salin
(190-G-91) finished with 13 points in the losing effort.
Group C
Denmark - Belgium
55-76
Belgian U20 team recorded their first win at the European Championship
in Division B. They toppled Denmark for 1-1 record in Group C. Denmark
dropped the second straight game at the tournament and remained at the
bottom of the ladder.
Terry Deroover (180-G-91) stepped up with 23 points to lead Belgium.
Terry Deroover knocked down 7 points late in the starting quarter
helping Belgium accumulate a 20:10 lead. Belguim began the second term
with six points in a row to boost the lead. They posted a 40:20 buffer
at the interval. Denmark could not get things together in the third
period. They were down by 18 points with ten minutes to go. Denmark got
as close as 14 points early in the fourth frame but Belgium quickly
restored a safe cushion and coasted to the win at the end.
Dennis Donkor (194-G/F-91) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Thomas De Thaey (197-F-91) provided 18 points and 8 rebounds for
Belgium.
Mathias Seilund (201-F-90) answered with 13 points for Denmark.
Thomas Laerke (193-F-91) finished with 10 points in the loss.
Austria - United Kingdom
91-71
Austria recorded the second straight win at the U20 European
Championship in Division B. They outgunned Great Britain for 2-0 record
in Pool C. Great Britain slipped at 1-1 record after the defeat.
Jesse Seilern (189-G-90) and
Anton Maresch
(191-G-91) came up with 21 points each to pace the hosts. Neighbour gave
the British team an 11:7 lead early in the game. Marcotullio and Ovie
Soko stretched the lead to 7 points late in the quarter. Great Britain
finished the first term up by 7 points 27:20.
Andrew Lawrence (185-G-90) opened the second term with a
three-pointer to boost the gap to 10 points. However
Anton Maresch and
Jesse Seilern teamed up for a late rally that put Austria ahead
44:43. Great Britain however eked out a 45:44 advantage at the main
break.
Romed Vieider (196-F-91) and
Jesse Seilern exploded with back-to-back trebles at the start of the
third term as the hosts jumped in front.
Jesse Seilern and
Rasid Mahalbasic
(210-F/C-90) soon ensured a double-digit advantage for Austria.
Jesse Seilern and Linzer knocked down two treys late in the third
period as the home side built a massive 18-point buffer. Great Britain
narrowed the deficit to 12 points at the beginning of the fourth period
but another outburst from beyond the arc gave Austria the lead they
never surrendered.
Romed Vieider knocked down 15 points for Austria.
Rasid Mahalbasic added 11 points in the winning effort.
Andrew Lawrence answered with 18 points for Great Britain. Ovie Soko
nailed 15 points in the loss.
Group D
Norway - Romania
70-63
Norway maintained their winning run at the U20 European Championship in
Division B. They overcame Romania today for the second straight win at
the tournament.
Anders Stien (195-G-90) knocked down 16 points to lead the charge.
Norway improved at 2-0 record, while Romania slipped at 0-3 in Group D.
Norway were able to clear off to a 17:10 lead midway through the opening
quarter. But Romania responded with a 13:2 run of their own to jump in
front.
Anders Stien and Mjoes capped the period with five points in a row
and Norway took a 24:23 lead.
Roy Nwachukwu (192-F-90) opened the second term with ten points in a
row to set things rolling for Norway. They kept Romania scoreless for
almost 7 minutes in the quarter and earned a 39:23 lead. The halftime
scoreboard read 48:33 for Norway. The Scandinavians tipped off the third
term with a 7:2 run. They stayed in charge and recorded a 63:49 lead
before the final quarter. Mjoes and
Anders Stien boosted the gap to 18 points at the start of the fourth
quarter. And though Romania closed the game on a 10:3 rally they were
unable to save it.
Roy Nwachukwu produced 15 points and 9 rebounds for Norway.
Stian Berg (186-G-91) added 9 points in the victory.
Ioan Pop (175-G-90) answered with 12 points for Romania.
Bogdan Tibirna (208-C-91) had 9 points in the losing effort.
Belarus - Poland
56-87
Poland posted the second win at the U20 European Championship in
Division B. They looked solid and had little problems against Belarus.
The victory propelled Robert Jakubiak team to 2-0 record, while Belarus
slipped at 1-2 in Group D. Poland opened the game on a 12:2 run. Belarus
however used an 11:0 run to surge in front late in the quarter. Poland
bounced back and recorded a narrow 25:23 lead at the first break.
Piotr Pamula
(195-G-90) and Czyz helped Poland to a quick start in the second
quarter.
Jakub Wojciechowski
(211-C-90) opened a double-digit lead for Poland midway through the
quarter.
Piotr Pamula capped the first half with a three-pointer as Poland
enjoyed a 51:31 advantage. The Polish team went on a 10:0 run in the
third quarter as the margin grew at 27 points. Poland maintained the
lead and eased to the victory in the reminder of the contest.
Piotr Pamula notched 23 points for Poland.
Krzysztof Sulima (202-C-90) added 10 points, while
Jakub Wojciechowski provided 9 in the win.
Maksim Dabravolski (198-G-91) and
Uladzimir Krysevich (208-C-91) answered with 10 points each for
Belarus.
Viktar Ausepian (205-F-91) accounted for 9 points in the loss.
Poland - Slovakia
98-54
Poland left no chance for Slovak Republic at the U20 European
Championship in Division B clash. Poland claimed a clinical victory and
improved at 1-0 record in Group D. Slovak Republic slipped at 1-1 record
after the defeat. Sebastian Szymanski knocked down 20 points to pace the
winners. Kozar opened the scoring but Poland quickly gained control.
They ensured a 12:4 lead midway through the opening quarter.
Back-to-back three-pointers from Pamula gave Poland a 19:9 advantage.
Poland maintained the lead and established a 30:18 buffer at the first
break. Otto Ulman opened the second term with four points in a row to
narrow the deficit. But Slovak Republic could not get any closer. Poland
marched to a 48:35 buffer at halftime. Kozar, Otto Ulman and Matej
Marchyn helped Slovak Republic spark the intrigue at the start of the
third term as they pulled within 7 points. But Sebastian Szymanski
organized a 15:0 rally as Poland cleared off to a safe distance. They
piled up a 27-point buffer heading into the fourth term and never looked
back en route to the victory. Aleksander Czyz produced 13 points and 9
rebounds for Poland.
Jakub Wojciechowski added 13 points in the win. Otto Ulman answered
with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Slovak Republic. Matej Marchyn and
Andrej Kuffa netted 9 points each in the loss.
Romania - Belarus
60-66
Belarusian U20 selection bounced back after a stunning loss in the
opening round of the U20 European Championship in Division B. They
prevailed against Romania to improve at 1-1 record in Group D of the
tournament. Romania in the meantime suffered the second straight loss in
Austria. The lead changed throughout the opening frame. But Belarus
capped it with a 7:2 run to earn a 20:12 advantage at the first break.
Rolland Torok (202-C-90) allowed Romania to get within 5 early in
the second term.
Vlad Corpodean (197-F-91) fired six points as Romania got within 3
points late in the first frame. Romania followed with an 8:2 run to earn
a 31:28 halftime advantage. Krysevich knocked down five points to ignite
a 9:1 run from Belarus as they regained the lead in the third term.
Valiantsin Ihnatchyk (192-G-91) allowed Belarus to enjoy a 53:44
buffer entering the final term. Pop narrowed the gap to just two points
with 21 seconds remaining in regulation. However
Valiantsin Ihnatchyk fired four free throws in the dying seconds to
seal the win for Belarus.
Valiantsin Ihnatchyk produced 16 points and 8 rebounds for Belarus.
Siarhei Hancharonak (204-C-91) added 12 points in the winning
effort.
Vlad Corpodean answered with 17 points for Romania.
Rolland Torok finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
Day: 6 (Qualifying Round) - Jul.
14, 2010
Group E
Serbia - Greece
62-63
Greece U20 finished on top of Group E and even clinching the top place
the day before the last game, they proved the ambitions for another
gold. Greece rolled over Serbia 63:62 to take 5-0 record in Group E.
Serbia gave a good lesson for Greece and opened with 16-10 in the
opening quarter. Mantzaris tied the game at 18:18 and Greece took later
30:25. Greece was in front for the whole third period and finished it
with 46:43 win. Sloukas brought Greece 50:48 with 7 minutes in the game.
Serbia meanwhile took 55:53 with 4 minutes in the fourth quarter.
Mitrovic made a three-pointer fro 58:53, while Musli increased the lead
to 60:53.
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) brought Greece back to 60:55 and Sloukas and again
Nikos Pappas made it 60:58. Musli increased to 62:59 and
Papanikolaou brought the defending champions to 62:61. Moreover
Nikos Pappas gave Greece 63:62 with 5 seconds in the game that was
the final shot for the win. Papanikolaou Konstantinos poured in 15
points for the winners.
Nikos Pappas notched 14, whilst Sarikopoulos Zisis scored 11. Musli
Dejan answered with 14 points and Mitrovic Aleksandar added 10.
Ukraine - Lithuania
65-100
The game between Ukraine and Lithuania became the last one in Group E of
the U20 European Championship Men 2010 in Makarska. The Baltic state had
an easy 100:65 win to improve to 2-3 record but it was not enough for
the Quarterfinal birth. Ukraine had no chance to change the position as
Greece beat Serbia that remained Ukraine on the second spot no matter
the team won or lost. Bendzius and Otverchenko exchanged the
three-pointers in the opening tip and then the game was tied only at
17:17. Lithuania pushed the tempo creating a 12-0 run and never looked
behind after. They increased the advantage to 50:36 at the halftime when
Darius Tarvydas (200-F-91) and Natyzhko exchanged the jump shots.
After 24-16 in the third frame Lithuania had 74:52 after thirty minutes.
Katzevicius scored two for 92:61, while Orelik made 93:62. Although
there were only two minutes left Lithuania tried to score three-digit
number.
Darius Tarvydas made two dunks in a row to bring 97:62 and
Katzevicius made two free throws for 99:62. Dzyuba posted three for
Ukraine at the end, while Katzevicius brought 100 on the board. Bendzius
top-scored for the winners with 23 points as Lithuania finished with 2-3
record. Orelik and
Darius Tarvydas followed him with 15 points each. Natyazhko
collected 18 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort and Noskov
notched 14.
Montenegro - Latvia
70-57
Montenegro U20 beat Latvia U20 70:57 to open the last day of the
Qualifying Round. The winners improved to 2-3 and buried the Baltic side
chances for the 1/4 Finals. It was the game for the second win for both
teams as Montenegro used a 4-0 run from the start. Moreover the team
increased to 11:4, while Laksa reduced the gap at 17:13 at the end of
the first period. Montenegro started again better and reached 26:17 in
the start of the second frame as Dubljevic Bojan scored for 26:17. Blaus
Lauris pulled Latvia back to 30:29 with a minute in the half. Dubljevic
Bojan again increased the lead for the winners to give them 37:29.
Mihailovic Vladimir closed another run for 41:29 to open the third
frame. The game that remained carousel brought Latvia back to 41:40 as
they responded with 11-0 run. Mihailovic Vladimir was the last to post
in the third period for 53:42. Samojlovic drove a lay-up for 60:44 in
the last period when it became clear that Montenegro would benefit from
the game. Ljujic with a fre throw closed the game to give the second
victory for his team. Mihailovic Vladimir stepped up with 18 points for
the winners. Dubljevic Bojan collected 16 points and 11 rebounds, while
Filip Samojlovic (183-G-90, agency:
Interperformances) notched 13. Blaus Lauris ended up with 14 points
for the Baltic State and Osenieks Oto added 10.
Group F
Croatia - Italy
77-63
Croatia U20 clinched the second place in Group F beating Italy U20. The
hosts of the U20 European Championship Men 2010 finished with 4-1 record
after 77:60 victory. Italy surprised the hosts with 5 consecutive points
in the opening tip. Butorac later tied it at 6:6, while
Mario Delas (208-C/F-90) brought the first lead. Croatia started to
play better and Ramljak closed the opening quarter at 16:11. Another
five points in a row brought them 21:11 as Batur made a free throw.
Mario Delas made a dunk for 34:24, while Giampaoli sent the team to
the lockers for 34:27 score on the board. Italy came back to the court
in a better mood and took 44:39 after 10-0 run midway through the frame.
The hosts however made some important baskets to return to 54:49 after
three quarters. Croatia improved to 77:60 with a minute in the game as
Ramljak made a dunk. Pascolo reduced the gap a bit after a lay-up and
then a free throw for 77:63. As it became clear later he brought the
final result on the board. Batur led the way with 14 points as Croatia
finished with 4-1 record.
Mario Delas notched 13, while Ramljak added 12. Biligha and Pascolo
answered with 12 points each in the losing effort. Italy finished Group
F with 1-4 record.
Russia - Slovenia
68-82
Slovenia U20 upset Russia U20 82:68 however the latter advanced to the
Quarterfinals with the poor 2-3 record. Slovenia U20 finished with 1-4
record Group F of the U20 European Championship Men 2010 in Makarska.
Slovenia surprised with 5-0 run in the start and got 15:2 in the middle
of the frame.
Fedor Klyuchnikov (192-G-90) scored from the perimeter for 22:12 and
Antipov closed 8-0 run for 20:22. Slovenia again took the lead and was
in front for the whole second period. Muric Edo sent the teams to the
lockers with 41:26 halftime advantage. He also increased the lead to 10
points in the middle of the third frame and Vranjkovic remained Slovenia
with 57:47 deficit. Sarajlija was the last to score in the frame for
63:48 advantage after three quarters. Although Russia won the last
period 20-19 in the final period they could not come closer to the
winners. Muric Dino made a dunk in the end of the game for the final
success. Vranjkovic Marko poured in 25 points for the winners. Muric
Dino notched 12, while Muric Edo produced 10. Ivlev Vladimir collected
10 points and 14 rebounds in the losing effort, whilst Karpukhin
Aleksandr, Morozov Aleksandr and
Fedor Klyuchnikov added 8 each.
Spain - France
69-66
Mirotic pulls Spain U20 over the French side at the U20 European
Championship Men 2010 in Makarska. The Spaniards overcame France U20
69:66 to finish with 4-1 record Group F. It was an easy start for Spain
that scored the first 7 points in the game. Simeon made a lay-up for
14:2 and Sastre delivered two for 19:8. Hernandez finished the quarter
with two free throws for 21:11 lead. Sastre nailed three for 26:11,
while France started to catch up later in the frame.
Andrew Albicy (178-G-90) reduced to 26:21 and Leonard closed the
half at 33:30. It was hot in the court in the third period but Spain
stayed in front for the whole time. No matter how close France tried to
cut the score, Spain enjoyed 51:45 at the end of the third quarter.
Mirotic Nikola increased the advantage at 55:45, but Courby tied the
game at 56:56 after 11-1 French run. They exchanged the lead several
times, while Mirotic Nikola gave Spain 68:63. Franch made the last free
throw in the game for the final 69:66 score. Mirotic Nikola collected 30
points and 12 rebounds for the winners, while Munoz Alvaro nailed 11.
Andrew Albicy ended up with 15 points as France finished with 3-2
record. Aboudou Lens notched 13, while Courby Maxime posted 12.
Group G
Czech Republic - Turkey
61-70 OT
Turkey U20 needed overtime to beat Czech Republic U20 70:61. With 13-4
they improved to 2-1 record at the Classification Round of the U20
European Championship Men 2010 in Makarska. Turkey started the game with
4-0 and grabbed only 13:11 later in the period. Peterka scored two at
the end of it for 15:14 advantage after 10 minutes. Kraz made a jump
shot for 22:16 and Balvin scored for 26:19. Trailing 24:28, Turkey
finished the half with 6-0 run to take 32:28 halftime advantage. Turkey
again went on a lead and enjoyed 39:33 as Sanli made a jump shot.
Karaman posted two as Turkey had 44:37, while Incekara increased the
deficit to 51:39 at the end of thirty minutes. When Mutaf made a jump
shot for 53:39 it seemed the intrigue was over. Czech Republic U20
however managed to tie the game and Kohout sent the teams to overtime.
In extra time Turkey took the lead from the very beginning and held off
the opponents for the second win.
Furkan Aldemir (205-F-91) collected 16 points and 15 rebounds for
the winners. Mahmutoglu Melih notched 15, while Yildirim Ibrahim added
14. Satoransky Tomas finished the night with 20 points in defeat, while
Balvin Ondrej posted 9.
Netherlands U20-Germany U20 57-67
Germany U20 improved to 2-1 record at the Classification Round of the
U20 European Championship Men 2010. In the last game of the day the team
edged Netherlands U20 67:57.
Zirbes top-scored for the winners with 14 points. Schmitz nailed 13,
while
Maurice Stuckey (187-G-90, agency:
Pro One Sports) scored 12. Voorn answered with 16 points in the
losing effort, while Kherrazi collected 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Div. B Day: 1 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
14, 2010
Group A
Israel - Sweden
67-71
Sweden earned the first win at the U20 European Championship in Division
B. They held off Israeli counterparts in Group A opener.
Christoffer Ryan (196-G-90) knocked down 20 points, grabbed 6 boards
and issued 3 assists to lead the effort. The teams looked well-matched
in the starting quarter. The lead changed hands before Karpelesz and
Ariely gave Israel a 15:13 lead at the first break. Nagwere opened the
second term with a three-pointer to put Sweden in charge. The
Scandinavians maintained the advantage throughout the second stanza and
posted a 37:35 advantage at the interval.
Christoffer Ryan knocked down 7 points and
Alexander Lindqvist (202-F-91) added three more as Sweden opened a
9-point buffer early in the third quarter. An 8:0 run from the Swedish
team helped those accumulate a 15-point lead late in the quarter. Sweden
stayed comfortable in front until
Nimrod Tishman (195-G-91) exploded with back-to-back three-pointers
and dragged Israel within 6 midway through the fourth term.
Andreas Person (188-G-91) came up with timely buckets late in
regulation to ice the victory for the Scandinavians.
Alexander Lindqvist knocked down 14 points for Sweden.
Christopher Czerapowicz (197-F-91) and
Andreas Person added 9 points each in the win.
Jake Cohen (208-F-90) answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds for
Israel.
Nimrod Tishman and Karpelesz provided 9 points each in the loss.
Hungary - Georgia
83-67
Hungarian U20 team opened their European Championship in Division B
quest with victory. They toppled Georgia to improve at 1-0 record A.
Janos Eilingsfeld
(198-F/C-91, agency:
Laszlo Vinko Services) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds to pace
Hungary.
Tornike Shengelia (205-G/F-91) opened the scoring in this one.
Georgia soon grabbed a 10:5 lead and rallied to a 13:11 advantage at the
first break. Hungary drew things level early in the second term but
Georgia triggered a 6:0 run to clear off once again.
Tornike Shengelia helped Georgia grab a 9-point cushion in the
second frame. They stayed in charge and wrapped up the first half up by
7 points 34:27. Hungary however gradually leveled things up. They used a
10:2 run late in the third quarter to surge in front 53:46. Hungary
entered the fourth frame up by 3 points at 56:53.
Ferdinand Morgen (206-F/C-90) unloaded five points in a row to boost
the margin at the start of the fourth period. Three-pointers from
Helmeszi and Norbert Takacs gave Hungary a 74:57 lead with under four
minutes to go. Georgia failed to respond and Hungary coasted to the
victory in the dying minutes.
Ferdinand Morgen knocked down 14 points for Hungary.
Andras Helmeczi (192-G-90, agency:
Laszlo Vinko Services) added 11 points in the winning effort.
Tornike Shengelia responded with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5
assists for Georgia.
Giorgi Sharabidze (208-C-90) produced 14 points in the loss.
Group B
Bulgaria - Portugal
91-86
Bulgaria and Portugal opened their European Championship in Division B
campaign. They clashed in Austrian Oberwart. Bulgaria came out winners
as they eked out a difficult overtime victory at the end.
Aleksandar Georgiev (203-F-90) knocked down 23 points and pulled
down 10 rebounds to lead the charge. Bulgaria used a 9:0 run to gain a
12:5 lead midway through the opening stanza. They maintained the lead
and finished the first stanza up by two 19:17.
Bozhidar Avramov
(196-G-90, agency:
Interperformances) kept Bulgaria in charge early in the second
quarter. However back-to-back three-pointer from Soares and
Joao Guerreiro (205-F-90) helped Portugal clinch the lead. The
advantage changed hands for several times before
Diogo Correia (185-G-90) sealed the first half outcome at 38:36.
Diogo Correia and
Joao Guerreiro opened the third stanza with five points in a row to
give Portugal an 7-point lead. The gap soon grew at 10-point mark. But
Bulgaria bounced back cutting the distance to just 6 points with ten
minutes to go.
Hristo Zahariev (197-G/F-90) and Slavchev dragged Bulgaria closer at
the start of the fourth frame.
Bozhidar Avramov tied things up at 74 with 28 seconds to go in
regulation. The teams did not score a point in the reminder of the
regular time and headed into overtime.
Bozhidar Avramov and
Aleksandar Georgiev tipped off the extra period with five points in
a row. Silva revived the intrigue with four points of his own but
Tihomir Zhelev,
Aleksandar Georgiev and Vasil Kyosev allowed Bulgaria to run away
for good in this one.
Bozhidar Avramov nailed 18 points for Bulgaria.
Hristo Zahariev added 15 points in the winning case.
Joao Guerreiro accounted for 20 points for Portugal.
Diogo Correia notched 18 points in the loss.
Switzerland - Finland
64-92
Finland proved strength against Switzerland at the start of the U20
European Championship in Division B.
Roope Ahonen (186-G-90) knocked down 18 points and Finland cruised
to the opening victory in Group B. Finland set the tone early. They
tipped off the encounter with a 9:2 run. Korhonen opened a double-digit
lead for Finland late in the starting quarter 23:13. Finland enjoyed a
25:16 advantage at the first pause.
Roope Ahonen drained back-to-back trebles to stretch the margin
early in the second frame. The Finnish team stayed in charge as they
finished the half up by 11 points 41:30.
Sasu Salin
(190-G-91) ,
Carl Lindbom (204-F-91) and
Roope Ahonen gave Finland a massive 25-point buffer midway through
the third quarter. Alexi Alanen capped the period with a three-pointer
as the scoreboard read 69:46.
Sasu Salin opened the fourth frame with a trey and Finland did not
look back on the way to the victory.
Carl Lindbom accounted for 15 points for Finland. Alexi Alanen added
13 points, while
Sasu Salin notched 12 in the win.
Christophe Varidel (185-G-89) responded with 21 points for
Switzerland.
Peter Ishiodu (196-F-91) finished with 13 points in defeat.
Group C
Belgium - Austria
79-88
Austria overcame a slow start to earn the victory in their home U20
European Championship in Division B opener. The hosts faced Belgium in
Group C and had their fans worried for some time before securing a tough
win.
Rasid Mahalbasic
(210-F/C-90) was pivotal as he tallied 27 points and 12 rebounds for the
home team. Belgium silenced the crowd with 13:0 start to the game.
Austria needed some to recover from the shock. They trailed 22:28 at the
first break. Radis Mahalbasic and Klepeisz triggered a comeback rally
from the hosts. Four points in a row from
Jesse Seilern (189-G-90) drew things level at 37 midway through the
second term.
Jesse Seilern capped the half with two triples to give Austria a
52:43 advantage. The home side tipped off the third term with four
consecutive points to open up a double-digit lead. The teams entered the
final quarter with Austria leading by 14 points. Belgium never recovered
in the fourth quarter and had to give up at the end.
Jesse Seilern knocked down 20 points for Austria.
Romed Vieider (196-F-91) and
Moritz Lanegger
(188-G-90, agency:
Interperformances) had 13 points each in the win.
Thomas De Thaey (197-F-91) replied with 22 points for Belgium.
Dennis Donkor nailed 18 points in the losing case.
United Kingdom - Denmark
79-65
Great Britain claimed the first win at the U20 European Championship in
Division B. They toppled Denmark in Group C to improve at 1-0 record.
Ovie Soko (203-F-91) led all scorers with 24 points. Denmark opened
the game with five points in a row but Great Britain quickly responded.
They denied the deficit to lead 16:15 ten minutes into the encounter.
The lead changed hands throughout the tense second frame.
William Neighbour (203-F-90) and Mackay gave Great Britain a 39:33
advantage at halftime. The British team opened the third term with four
points in a row to open a double-digit lead. Lawrence three-pointer
marked a 20-point lead for Great Britain as they suddenly were in full
control. Denmark faced a 20-point deficit at the start of the fourth
period. The Scandinavians were able to get within 12 in the final term
but Great Britain wisely kept at distance and sealed the winning outcome
at the end.
William Neighbour notched 21 points for Great Britain.
Alex Marcotullio (191-G) added 8 points in the win.
Jonas Bergstedt (207-C-91) answered with 16 points for Denmark.
Mathias Seilund (201-F-90) finished with 13 points in the loss.
Group D
Belarus - Norway
35-80
Norway opened their U20 European Championship in Division B campaign in
style. They marked their ambitions with a drubbing of Belarus in Group D
in Gussing, Austria.
Anders Stien (195-G-90) nailed 13 points to lead Norway. Norway
opened the game with nine points in a row. Dabravolski and
Viktar Ausepian (205-F-91) brought Belarus to life but not for long.
Norway posted a 21:9 lead at the first break. The Scandinavian team
tipped off the second frame with a 13:0 rally to clear off. The
scoreboard read 36:13 for Norway at halftime. Belarus showed some signs
of finding the rhythm late in the third term as they capped it with four
points in a row but the margin was too large as Norway enjoyed a
27-point buffer. Belarus accounted for 14 points in the final stanza but
Norway responded with 32 points to celebrate a confident win at the end.
Aksel Bolinz (206-F-90) notched 11 points for Norway.
Stian Berg (186-G-91) added 10 points in the winning effort.
Aliaksandr Hrumiantsau (206-F-91) answered with 9 points for
Belarus.
Viktar Ausepian finished with 6 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Slovakia - Romania
76-62
Slovak Republic opened their U20 European Championship in Division B
campaign on a high note. They rallied past Romania in Group D first
round.
Michal Kozar (191-F-90) led well-balanced effort with 14 points. The
first frame proved decisive in this one. Consecutive treys from Zidzik,
Ulman and
Michal Kozar shocked Romania giving Slovak Republic a 22:6 lead
midway through the quarter. Slovak Republic earned a 28:8 advantage at
the first break. They used a 5:0 rally to boost the margin to as many as
23 points in the second quarter.
Marek Jass (194-G-90) capped the first half with five points in a
row to give Slovaks a 45:27 buffer at halftime. Romania entered the
third period on a 5:0 run. But Slovak Republic remained cool and they
kept their opponents at bay. Nevertheless Romania had a trace of hope as
they were down by 15 points heading into the fourth term.
Adrian Gutoaia (195-C-90) tipped off the fourth period with a
three-pointer to give hope for Romania. They were able to get within 8
points midway through the final term but Slovak Republic did not allow
their opponents to score a single point in the reminder of the contest
and celebrated a confident win at the end.
Matej Marchyn (192-F-90) nailed 13 points for the winners.
Marek Jass finished with 11 points for Slovak Republic.
Adrian Gutoaia answered with game-high 35 points for Romania.
Bogdan Tibirna (208-C-91) added 7 points in defeat.
Day: 5 (Qualifying Round) - Jul.
13, 2010
Group E
Lithuania - Latvia
72-75
Latvia earned the first win at the Qualifying Round of the U20 European
Championship in Croatia. They held off Lithuania in the intense clash
tonight. Latvia thus improved at 1-3 record and caught up with Lithuania
in Group E. Latvia went on a 13:0 run in the opening quarter to post a
15:5 lead. They rallied past shocked Lithuania to a 25:15 advantage at
the first intermission. The Latvian team maintained the lead well
throughout the second quarter. They arrived at halftime up by 11 points
41:30. Osins and Martins Laksa boosted the gap to 16 points at the start
of the third term. Latvia enjoyed a 60:49 advantage at the final break.
Lithuania went on a desperate rescue mission in the fourth quarter.
Eimantas Bendzius (203-F-90) opened the final term with five points
in a row. Lithuania worked hard to get within only four points with just
over three minutes remaining.
Augustas Peciukevicius (191-G-91) and Drungilas dragged Lithuania as
close as one point with 62 seconds left in regulation 71:72. However
Celms came up with three points late in the game and sealed the winning
outcome for Latvia.
Lauris Blaus
(204-C-90) accounted for 19 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
Kristers Zeidaks
(202-F-90) produced 16 points for Latvia.
Augustas Peciukevicius responded with 18 points for Lithuania.
Eimantas Bendzius had 16 points in the losing effort.
Greece - Montenegro
83-79 OT
The first game of Qualifying Round Day 2 started with an interesting
clash of the defending champions versus Montenegro. Greece U20 needed
overtime to beat Montenegro U20 83:79. Montenegro U20 started better and
took 19-18 lead after the first 10 minutes. Radovic increased the lead
to 26-18 and then
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) tied it all at 31:31. Moreover he gave his side 32:31 lead at
the halftime. Again Montenegro took the lead in the third period and
finished the frame having 53:48 advantage. Montenegro had 2-point lead
with 2 seconds in the fourth period, while
Nikos Pappas made two free throws. The score was tied at 72:72 at
the end of the last period as both teams needed overtime to find out the
winner. Montenegro grabbed 75:74 in the first minutes of extra time
Konstantinos Sloukas
(197-G-90) gave Greece 76:75. Later
Konstantinos Sloukas and
Vladimir Mihailovic (193-G-90) exchanged the free throws, while
Stojanovic nailed three for 79:77 lead. Greece had 81:79 with 18 seconds
to go, while
Konstantinos Sloukas made two free throws for the final success.
Nikos Pappas paced all the winners with 22 points for 4-0 record in
Group E.
Leonidas Kaselakis
(201-C-90) followed him with 17, while
Konstantinos Sloukas and
Georgios Georgakis (205-C-91, agency:
FCM) added 13.
Vladimir Mihailovic erupted with 25 points in defeat as Montenegro
fell at 1-3. Radovic scored 14, while Stojanovic netted 12.
Ukraine - Serbia
66-64
Ukraine and Serbia struggled for the third victory in the Qualifying
Round of U20 European Championship. Ukraine booked their place at the
Quarterfinal round beating Serbia 66:64. After a tough start both teams
continued to battle in the court until the last seconds. Ukraine enjoyed
40:32 lead as
Ruslan Otverchenko (192-G/F-90) made his 15th points to send the
teams to the lockers. Subotic made a lay-up to open the third period in
the game. Arnautovic nailed another three for 40:37, while
Aleksandar Mitrovic
(202-F-90) tied the game at 40:40 as Serbia completed their 8-0 run.
Maksym Sandul (207-C-91) scored four points for Ukraine to give the
lead back at 44:42. Serbia took the lead at 46:44 as
Aleksandar Mitrovic scored from the perimeter and another
three-pointer from the player brought 49:47 with 3 minutes in the third.
Kyryl Natyazhko (208-C-90) nailed two for 50:49 and Noskov tied the
game at 52:52 at the end of the third period. Andjusic made a dunk to
open the last period and Jaramaz later gave Serbia 62:54.
Kyryl Natyazhko cut it to 62:56, while
Aleksandar Mitrovic increased the lead to 64:59.
Ruslan Otverchenko nailed three reducing for 64:62 with 2 minutes in
the quarter. He made another shot from the long distance for 65:64 with
44 seconds to go.
Kyryl Natyazhko made one free throw for the final victory.
Ruslan Otverchenko paced all the winners with 21 points.
Maksym Sandul collected 14 points and 11 rebounds, while
Kyryl Natyazhko added 11.
Aleksandar Mitrovic scored 15 and Nemanja Jaramaz notched 12 in
defeat.
Group F
Slovenia - Italy
65-80
Italy claimed the first win at the U20 European Championship Qualifying
Round. They held off Slovenia today to improve at 1-3 record in Pool F.
Slovenia in the meantime slipped at 0-4 record.
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) stepped up with 22 points to lead
Italy to the win. Slovenia organized an 8:0 run midway through the
opening quarter to take a 17:10 lead. But Vitali and
Roberto Rullo
(192-G-90) capped the period with seven points in a row for Italy as
they drew things level at 17. Vitaly tipped off the second term with a
three-pointer as the Azzurri surged ahead. The teams stayed neck and
neck before
Alessandro Gentile knocked down seven consecutive points and helped
Italy gain a 37:28 lead late in the half.
Roberto Rullo capped the half with a jumper giving Italy a 39:30
advantage.
Roberto Rullo and
Alessandro Gentile stretched the margin to 14 points at the start of
the third term. Slovenia responded late in the quarter as they went on a
9:0 rally to get within three. Italy responded immediately as they
capped the frame on a 6:1 run to restore a safe cushion. Triples from
Daniele Sandri and Giacomo Sanguinetti allowed the Azzurri to enjoy a
12-point lead midway through the final stanza. Italy did not look back
en route to the win at the end.
Roberto Rullo knocked down 17 points for Italy.
Paul Biligha (200-C-90) added 10 points in the winning effort.
Jakob Cebasek (198-G/F-91) responded with 15 points for Slovenia.
Edo Muric had 12 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Russia - Spain
70-68
Russia U20 handed Spain U20 their first loss as they won the thriller
70:68 in Group F. Russia improved to 2-2 record, while Spain fell at
3-1. Russia opened the game with 5 consecutive points and enjoyed 19:13
lead at the end of the first period. Martinez nailed three for 21:21,
while
Grigoriy Andreev (195-G/F-90) made 33:27 at the halftime.
Vladimir Ivlev (204-F-90) increased to 35:27 but Spain was too far
to give up. Hernandez brought them 39:37 and Gil tasted 44:41 with Spain
at the end of three quarters. Russia trailed 1 point before
Grigoriy Andreev nailed a three-pointer for 60:58. Bychkov was
perfect from the free throw line for 62:58 and Munoz nailed three for
62:61. Later Valiev and Mirotic exchanged the baskets for 64:63, while
the latter tied at at 64:64.
Grigoriy Andreev made the last six points for the winners and
brought them the necessary victory. Franch made a lay-up in the very end
for the final score.
Vladimir Ivlev collected massive 19 points and 16 rebounds for the
winners.
Grigoriy Andreev nailed 15, while
Vladimir Pichkurov (194-G-90) posted 12.
Ignacio Llovet (202-C-91) ended up with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Hernandez notched 12, whilst Mirotic added 11.
France - Croatia
40-65
Croatia improved at 3-1 record in Group F of the U20 European
Championship. They coasted past France in the second game of the
Qualifying Round.
Mario Delas (208-C/F-90) knocked down 15 points to lead the hosts.
France slipped at 3-1 record after the loss. Croatia opened the game
with six points in a row. They maintained the lead throughout the
opening quarter and established a 17:8 advantage ten minutes into the
game.
Paul Lacombe (194-G-90) and Albicy opened the second term with six
points for France as the margin was cut.
Ferdinand Prenom (202-C-91) and
Paul Lacombe put France ahead midway through the second term 21:20.
However
Mario Delas unleashed 7 quick points as the home side earned 30:23
advantage. Croatia sealed a 30:27 lead at halftime. The hosts tipped off
the third term with nine points in a row to surge in front. Croatia
maintained the lead and posted a 46:35 advantage at the final
intermission. Tomislav Zubcic, Ivan Batur and Dino Butorac exploded with
three-pointers early in the fourth quarter as Croatia grabbed a
comfortable lead and never looked back en route to the win.
Leon Radosevic (208-C-90) finished with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3
assists for the home team.
Josip Bilinovac (195-G-90) added 12 points for the winners. France
answered with 11 points from
Ferdinand Prenom.
Paul Lacombe had 10 points in the losing effort.
Group G
Germany - Turkey
65-75
Turkey stepped away from the edge as they knocked down Germany in the
relegation round of the U20 European Championship. Turkey and Germany
are now tied at 1-1 record in Group G.
Furkan Aldemir (205-F-91) tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead
the effort. Turkey stormed into the game as they quickly gained a 15:4
lead.
T.J. DiLeo (188-G) woke Germany up with 6 points in a row. The
Bundesteam soon surged ahead but
Furkan Aldemir allowed Turkey to take a 21:18 lead at the first
break. The advantage changed hands for several times throughout the
second quarter. Incekara capped the half with a jumper to give Turkey a
37:34 lead.
Furkan Aldemir and
Melih Mahmutoglu
(187-G-90) boosted the margin to 7 points early in the third term. They
ensured a 16-point buffer for the Turkish team later in the period.
Turkey entered the fourth stanza up by 14 points 59:45. Germany got
within 6 points late in the fourth quarter but it was as closer as they
could get. Turkey controlled the situation and recorded a well-deserved
win at the end.
Melih Mahmutoglu produced 20 points for Turkey.
Birkan Batuk
(198-F-90) added 10 points in the victory.
Simon Schmitz (188-G-90) replied with 19 points for Germany.
T.J. DiLeo had 14 points in the loss.
Holland - Czech Republic
67-75
Czech Republic U20 beat Netherlands U20 75:67 to tie both records at 1-1
at the Classification Round of the U20 European Championship.
Tomas Satoransky (196-G/F-91) was unstoppable for the winners as
both of them will try to remain in Division A depending on their last
game. Kherrazi opened the game for the Dutch side and
Tomas Satoransky responded immediately for the winners. After 22:22
at the end of the frame and Van Schaik scored for 26:22. Soucek later
brought the lead back to 29:28, but
Jessey Voorn
(193-G-90, agency:
R.H.Consultancy) gave the Dutch team 37:31.
Tomas Satoransky tied the game at 37:37 as the teams disappeared in
the lockers. Moreover the run continued until 44:37 when
Tomas Vyoral
(190-G-92) made two free throws. The latter also increased the lead to
55:39 later in the frame. Kherrazi reduced the gap to 58:47 at the end
of thirty minutes. The intrigue was however not lost as Van Der Horst
Dimeo brought 58:54. Moreover another three-pointer from Van Schaik made
the score 60:57 for the Czechs. The latter managed however to keep the
score for good and even increased the deficit at the end.
Tomas Vyoral posted last two free-throws for the final 75:67.
Tomas Satoransky poured in 24 points for the winners.
Tomas Vyoral nailed 20, while
Ondrej Peterka (192-F-91) notched 12.
Jessey Voorn ended up with 15 points in the losing effort, while Van
Der Horst Dimeo scored 13.
Day: 4 (Qualifying Round) - Jul.
12, 2010
Group E
Montenegro - Ukraine
75-88
Ukraine U20 surprise Montenegro U20 in Crikvenica to start the
Qualifying Round with 2-1 record.
Ruslan Otverchenko (192-G/F-90) and Natyazhko Kyryl combined for 50
points to seal another win for Ukraine. Montenegro started with four
points in a row and had 17:13 later in the period. Ukraine however
exploded later int he game and immediately created a 16-0 run for 29:17
lead. From that time they never looked behind and reached the necessary
victory. After 22-13 in the second frame they reached 47:30 advantage.
Stojanovic cut it to 40:50 and Mihailovic made a lay-up for 50:60.
Dubljevic Bojan closed the third quarter at 54:65 and still kept the
hope for his team. Ukraine did not allow the opponents to reduce for
more and even increased to 81:67 when
Ruslan Otverchenko made two-free throws. Natyazhko Kyryl made the
lay-up in the end of the game for the final success.
Ruslan Otverchenko exploded with 32 points. Natyazhko Kyryl
collected 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Lypovyy Oleksandr notched 17.
Dubljevic Bojan finished the night with 29 points in defeat, while
Mihailovic Vladimir scored 13. Tomorrow Ukraine will meet Serbia, while
Montenegro will face Greece.
Latvia - Serbia
57-70
Serbia U20 improved to 2-1 record beating Latvia U20 in the last game of
Group E Qualifying Round Day 1. The winners overcame Latvia U20 70:57 in
Crikvenica. Trailing 2:9 in the opening tip Serbia tied the game at 9:9
and won the opening quarter 18:13. Dekic brought 25:15 and Andjusic
scored from the perimeter for 35:25 at the halftime. Latvia managed to
win the third period 19-18, while the last quarter brought the intrigue
back into the game. Serbia had 53:44 with 8 minutes in the game, while
Blaus made a jump shot for 53:46. Blaus scored another three points in
the game to reduce to 49:53, but
Nemanja Nedovic
(192-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) posted three for 56:49. It was another shot from Blaus
for 56:51 and again
Nemanja Nedovic made two free throws for 58:51. Zeidaks and Musli
exchanged the baskets for 60:53 and then the teams had some difficulties
on scoring another basket. Laksa later reduced to 60:55, while
Milutinovic increased the lead for Serbia at 62:55.
Nemanja Nedovic made it 64:55 and Laksa kept Latvia alive at 64:57
with two minutes in the game. The top-scorer for Serbia scored one more
free throw, while Mitrovic brought another two for 67:57. Dekic made the
final 70:57 win for the Serbian squad.
Nemanja Nedovic top-scored for the winners with 16 points, while
Mitrovik and Musli netted 14 each. Blaus finished the night with 19
points and Zeidaks scored 16.
Lithuania - Greece
70-75
Greece U20 opened the Qualifying Round with the win and remained the
only undefeated team in Group E. The team rolled over Lithuania U20
75:70 due to the second half. Sarikopoulos gave the winners the first
lead and another lay-up from the player brought 14:10. Lithuania tied
the game several times, while Greece grabbed 26:20 after 10 minutes.
Staniulis tied it again at 30, while Slezas gave the Baltic side 39:38
advantage. Again the score was tied at 41:41 as the teams disappeared in
the lockers. Both squads stayed tough in the third quarter and as a
result the board showed 50:50 with 3 minutes in the frame. Georgakis
kept Greek side in front 56:55 after 30 minutes. In the last frame
however Greece broke the intrigue and took the bigger lead. They
increased to 71:61 as Kaselakis made a lay-up.
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) made the last two free throws at the end for the final success.
Nikos Pappas stepped up with 18 points for the winners. Sloukas
Konstantinos notched 14, while Papanikolaou Konstantinos added 13.
Paulius Dambrauskas (191-G-91) poured in 13 points in the losing
effort as Lithuania fell at 1-2. Sapiega Matas and Orelikas Gediminas
delivered 12 points each in defeat.
Group F
Croatia - Russia
75-61
Makarska enjoyed the last game of the first day in the Qualifying Round
of the U20 European Championship as the hosts overcame Russia U20 75:61.
The Croatian side won the opening quarter and added two victories in the
second half.
Leon Radosevic (208-C-90) opened the scoring account for Croatia
while Antipov responded for the guests. After 14:14, Croatia pushed the
tempo in the end of the quarter to take 25:16 lead. Moreover Planinic
made it 31:19 and Delas scored for 34:24. Russia meanwhile replied with
12-2 run to tie the game at 36:36 when Klyuchnikov made two free throws.
Bilinovac was the last to post in the half to bring Croatia 40:36
advantage. In the third period Croatia had 5-10 points deficit and kept
the lead. Planinic with a lay-up brought his side to 57:50 after thirty
minutes in the court. Russia tried to stay closer, but the hosts always
replied for the guests' baskets. Antipov reduced to 66:59, but
Leon Radosevic, Olivari and Bilinovac delivered for 73:59. Zubcic
made the final shot to celebrate 75:61 win with Croatia.
Leon Radosevic led the way with 18 points as Croatia improved to 2-1
record. Delas notched 15, while Bilinovac scored 12. Bychkov, Ivlev and
Antipov answered with 10 points each in the losing effort.
Slovenia - France
43-50
French U20 selection tipped off the Qualifying Round of the European
Championship with win. They toppled Slovenia in Group F. France thus
improved at 3-0 record, while Slovenia slipped at 0-3. Alexis Tanghe led
Les Bleus with 11 points in this low-scoring affair. The teams limped
offensively in the first frame. They combined for only 10 points in the
quarter with the teams being tied at 5. The lead changed hands for
several times in the second period before France pulled ahead. Les Bleus
earned a 16:13 lead at halftime. Edo Muric put Slovenia in charge early
in the third frame but France reacted quickly. They went on a 9:0 run to
post a 27:20 advantage. Slovenia bounced back again to narrow the margin
to a single point at the final break 28:29. Edo Muric and Jakob Cebasek
helped Slovenia put their noses in front. However
Andrew Albicy (178-G-90) and Lacombe came up with some costly points
late in regulation as France ran away for good. Christophe Leonard
knocked down 10 points for France.
Andrew Albicy added 9 points in the victory. Uros Zadnik replied
with 10 points for Slovenia. Edo Muric, Jakob Cebasek and Luka Dimec had
7 points apiece in the loss.
Italy - Spain
56-78
Spanish U20 team opened the Qualifying Round of the European
Championship with victory. They toppled Italy to improve at 3-0 record
in Group F. Italy in the meantime slipped at 0-3. Ignacio Llovet came up
with 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge. Spain went on a 12:2
run midway through the opening quarter to clear off. Spain finished the
first frame leading by 10 points 20:10. Sastre and Gil tipped off the
second term with four points to boost the margin. But Italy responded
with 10:0 run to get closer. Andrea Casella and Stefano Crotta exploded
with three-pointers as Italy leveled things up at 32 late in the first
half. Stefano Crotta capped the half with a lay-up to give Italy a 34:33
advantage. Spain used a 9:0 run midway through the third quarter to
retain the lead. Ignacio Llovet and Simeon soon ensured a 54:43
advantage for Spaniards late in the third term. Martinez and
Josep Franch
(198-G-91) helped Spain to boost the margin to 17 points midway through
the fourth term. Italy never recovered in the reminder of the contest
and had to surrender at the end.
Josep Franch knocked down 18 points for Spain. Alvaro Munoz added 8
points in the victory. Alessandro Gentile responded with 16 points for
Italy. Daniele Sandri had 8 points in the losing effort.
Group G
Czech Republic - Germany
68-73
Germany outscored Czech Republic in the opening game of the Relegation
Round of the U20 European Championship. Germany needed overtime to tame
pesky Czech Republic. T.J. DiLeo knocked down 20 points to pace the
effort. Germany used a 9:1 run late in the first quarter to take a 16:11
lead. But Czech Republic opened the second frame on a 7:0 run to step in
front. Germany stole back the lead but Kraz and Tomas Satoransky capped
the first half with four points in a row to give the Czech team a 22:21
advantage. Tomas Voslajer drained back-to-back three-pointers at the
start of the third term to boost the lead. Germany responded with seven
straight points midway through the third term to regain control. They
posted a 40:34 advantage heading into the fourth stanza. Roller-coaster
action continued in the final period. Tomas Voslajer, Martin Kriz, Tomas
Satoransky and Tomas Vyoral allowed Czech Republic to enjoy a 46:42
advantage midway through the fourth term. Germany denied the deficit and
Maurice Stuckey gave the Bundesteam a 55:52 lead with 50 seconds to go
in regulation. But Tomas Satoransky accounted for three points in the
dying seconds to force overtime. The teams kept it close in the extra
period but Schmitz and
Steven Monse (200-F-90) hit five free throws in the late stages to
seal the winning outcome for Germany.
Steven Monse knocked down 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for
Germany. Maurice Stuckey added 10 points in the winning effort. Tomas
Voslajer responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Czech Republic.
Tomas Vyoral and Tomas Satoransky had 11 points each in the loss.
Turkey - Holland
63-68
Netherlands posted the first win at the U20 European Championship. The
Dutch team held off Turkey in the opening game of the Classification
round campaign. Turkey led throughout the bigger part of the clash but
Netherlands came from behind late in regulation and eked out victory.
Aldemir helped Turkey to a quick start. They earned a 10:7 lead midway
through the opening quarter. Netherlands drew things level but Aldemir
and Koksal allowed Turkey to take a 19:14 lead at the first break.
Turkey used an 11:o run to post a 30:16 advantage midway through the
second quarter. Charlon Kloof ignited a 7:0 run to bring Netherlands
closer. Jessey Voorn capped the half with a three-pointer as the Dutch
team trailed by six points at halftime 31:37. Three-pointers from Jessey
Voorn helped Netherlands to get within two in the third term. But Turkey
stayed calm as they recorded a 50:47 advantage at the final
intermission.
Melih Mahmutoglu
(187-G-90) and Ilkan Karaman dragged Turkey to a 7-point lead Mohammed
Kherrazi answered with seven points of his own as Netherlands knotted
things up at 60. Mohammed Kherrazi then triggered an 8:0 run to help the
Dutchmen gain a 67:62 advantage with 21 seconds remaining.
Melih Mahmutoglu answered with just one free throw in the remaining
seconds and Netherlands celebrated an important victory at the end.
Mohammed Kherrazi knocked down 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead
Netherlands. Jessey Voorn added 14 points in the victory.
Melih Mahmutoglu replied with 15 points for Turkey. Ilkan Karaman
had 14 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Day: 3 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
10, 2010
Group A
Ukraine - Czech Republic
85-75
Ukraine completed the minimum task as they advanced from Pool A into the
Qualifying Round of the U20 European Championship. Volodymyr Polyakh
team held off Czech Republic tonight to improve at 2-1 record. The Czech
team on the other hand suffered the third straight defeat and would try
to save their Division A status in relegation round. Czech Republic
dominated in the opening quarter. They overcame a slow first seconds of
the encounter to gain an 18:11 lead midway through the stanza. Czech
Republic posted a 20:16 lead at the first break. But Ukraine stunned
their opponents at the start of the second quarter. They went on a 10:0
run to pull in front. Czech Republic fought back the lead but not for
too long as Ukraine established a 39:36 advantage at halftime. Tense and
nervous game continued in the third quarter. Czech Republic snatched the
advantage back and maintained it throughout the period. They entered the
final ten minutes of the clash up by 2 points 62:60. Five points in a
row from Kraz ensured a 75:71 lead for the Czech team with just over
four minutes to go. However Ukraine went on a 14:0 run to close the game
and celebrated an impressive victory at the end.
Oleksandr Lypovyy
(200-G-91) provided 22 points for Ukraine. Ruslan Otverchenko added 20
points, while Kyryl Natyazhko had 17 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
Ondrej Peterka answered with 23 points for Czech Republic. Tomas
Satoransky posted 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss.
Greece - Latvia
82-53
Greece earned the third straight win at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. They outscored Latvia to win preliminary Group A. Both Greece
and Latvia advanced into the Qualifying Round of the tournament.
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) led the charge with 19 points. Greece opened the game with four
points in a row and maintained the lead well throughout the opening
stanza. They earned a 21:5 lead midway through the stanza. Greece
unloaded 30 points in the first ten minutes to enjoy a 30:12 lead.
Greece maintained the lead well throughout the second frame. The
Hellenes posted a 43:25 advantage at halftime. Latvia were able to get
within 15 points midway through the third term. The teams were divided
by 16 points with one quarter remaining 62:46.
Nikos Pappas and
Konstantinos Sloukas
(197-G-90) gave the Hellenes a 20-point buffer midway through the fourth
quarter. Latvia had nothing to answer with and surrendered at the end.
Zisis Sarikopoulos notched 14 points and 11 rebounds for Greece.
Konstantinos Sloukas added 11 points in the victory. Kristers
Zeidaks replied with 19 points for Latvia. Armands Osins delivered 7
points in the loss.
Group B
Turkey - Montenegro
61-63
Montenegro U20 advanced to the Qualifying Round of the U20 European
Championship 2010 sending Turkey U20 out of it after another loss.
Montenegro U20 celebrated 63:61 to finish Group B with 2-1 record.
Dubljevic and Kilicli exchanged the baskets in the opening tip, while
Incekara brought Turkey 17:9. Montenegro replied with some good basket
and Batuk Birkan kept Turkey in front after the first period at 20:17.
It was a tough start for both teams in the second period and both of
them had difficulties to score. The game was tied at 22:22 after 5
minutes in the second frame.
Milutin Djukanovic (188-G-91) nailed a three-pointer for 32:29
halftime advantage. Mahmutoglu Melih tied it again at 38:38 and
Milutin Djukanovic made the same at 45:45. Samojlovic Filip made a
jump shot from the arc for 50:49 with 10 minutes to go. With six minutes
to play, Turkey led 55:53 but soon afterwards began to lose their
composure and shockingly failed to convert on nine straight possessions.
Milutin Djukanovic top-scored for the winners with 17 points.
Mihailovic Vladimir and Samojlovic Filip followed him with 12 points
apiece. Mahmutoglu Melih ended up with 16 points for Turkey that fell at
0-3. Batuk Birkan delivered 12, while Karaman Ilkan collected 11 points
and 10 rebounds.
Lithuania - Serbia
69-80
Serbia U20 overcame Lithuania U20 80:69 and won Group B of the U20
European Championship. Both teams however advanced to the Qualifying
Round finishing with 2-1 records. Serbia opened the game with 7-0 run
and had 14:7 as Nedovic Nemanja made a jump shot. His shot was also last
in the opening quarter as Serbia kept 24:21 lead. Due to 21-14 in the
second frame Serbian squad improved to 45:35 at the halftime. They
continued their 17-0 run in the third period and reached 56:35 lead with
6 minutes in the quarter. Drungilas reduced to 45:61 at the end of the
third period. Lithuania won also the last frame to cut it to the final
result in the game.
Dejan Musli (214-C-91) poured in 20 points to lead all the winners.
Milutinovic Andreja collected 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Nedovic
Nemanja added 13 points and 10 rebounds. Bendzius Eimantas ended up with
17 points in the losing case. Drungilas Adomas netted 16, while
Peciukevicius Augustas scored 12.
Group C
France - Russia
60-59
France U20 won Group C of the U20 European Championship 2010 as they
beat Russia U20 in Croatia. Les Bleus needed 60:59 victory to finish on
top, while two advanced to the next round.
Andrew Albicy (178-G-90) opened the game for the French side and
Ramassamy's shot brought 8:7 lead. Russia however won the end of the
opening frame as Klyuchnikov Fedor gave his side 16:10. Valiev increased
the lead to 21:14, while Pateev brought the advantage for Russia back at
23:22. France looked better in the rest of the half and Prenom Ferdinand
sent the teams to the lockers for 34:28. The winners controlled the
quarter until the last 4 minutes when Polokhin tied it at 38:38. The
game was also tied at 46:46 at the end of thirty minutes. It was a
really good game as both teams deserved to win due to their performance.
After 51:51 France scored some important baskets and never looked behind
after that.
Andrew Albicy made it 60:58, while Klyuchnikov Fedor scored one from
the free throw line for the final result. Prenom Ferdinand poured in 11
points to lead all the winners.
Andrew Albicy and Leonard Christophe followed him with 10 points
each in a win. Andreev Grigoriy responded with 18 points as Russia
finished with 2-1 record. Ivlev Vladimir netted 17, while Klyuchnikov
Fedor scored 10.
Italy - Holland
77-65
Italian U20 selection recorded the first win at the European
Championship. They edged Netherlands to occupy the third position in
Pool C. Italy thus advanced into the Qualifying Round. Netherlands
slipped at 0-3 record and finished in the fourth place in the group.
They will play in Relegation Round.
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) paced the Azzurri with 25 points and
8 rebounds. The lead changed hands throughout the opening quarter.
Vitali capped the period with a three-pointer to give Italy a 21:17
lead. Netherlands opened the second term with six points in a row to
surge in front. But Italy quickly regained the advantage and rallied to
a 38:34 advantage at the interval. A seesaw action continued in the
third frame. The Dutchmen pulled ahead just to see their opponents take
a 54:50 lead at the final break.
Alessandro Gentile and Roberto Rullo helped the Azzurri to a 9-point
buffer at the start of the fourth quarter. The gap soon grew at 11-point
mark and Italy cruised to the win at the end. Roberto Rullo knocked down
12 points for Italy. Paul Biligha added 9 points for the winners.
Mohammed Kherazzi responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for
Netherlands. Craig Osaikhwuwuomwam delivered 13 points and 13 rebounds
in defeat.
Group D
Germany - Slovenia
54-75
Slovenia U20 condemn Germany U20 to Classification Round as they beat
them tonight. Slovenia meanwhile registered a stop at the Qualifying
Round after 75:54 win. It did not look bad for Germany in the beginning
of the game as they started well and had 9:2 lead. Stuckey Maurice made
a three-pointer in the end of the period for 18:14 after 10 minutes. At
24:24 there was little sign that the Germans would end up trailing by
double digits as they left the court at the midway point of the game.
Zadnik Uros closed an 11-0 run for Slovenia that enjoyed 33:24
advantage. Moreover Buda scored for 42:27 to shock the German side
again.
Dino Muric
(199-F-90) was the last to score at the end of thirty minutes for 55:42.
Germany was too far to give up and Schmitz reduced to 51:57. Another
13-0 run from the Slovenia side was too much for Germany.
Dino Muric led the way with 25 points and Zadnik Uros notched 12.
Stuckey Maurice produced 13 points in the losing case as his team
dropped to 1-2. Monse Steven and Zirbes Maik delivered 9 points each in
a loss.
Croatia - Spain
59-64
Spain U20 edged the hosts of the U20 European Championship. Both teams
advanced to the Qualifying Round after finishing the group with 2-1
records with 64:59 Spanish win. Croatia started with 4-0 run and had
15:13 after the opening quarter. The teams exchanged the lead several
times in the second quarter however Croatia held the score at the
halftime. Both teams went to the lockers for 27:26 lead for the hosts.
Spain meanwhile took the control of the game in the third period. Munoz
Alvaro made a jump shot for 44:30 and Llovet Ignacio scored for 49:35.
Delas Mario reduced the gap to 38:49 at the end of thirty minutes.
Croatia managed to win the last stanza 21-15 however could not remain
undefeated.
Josep Franch
(198-G-91) was perfect from the free throw line bringing Spain the
necessary win. Llovet Ignacio top-scored for the winners with 17 points
as Spain won the group with 2-1 record.
Josep Franch nailed 15, while Munoz Alvaro added 12. Delas Mario
ended up with 10 points in the losing effort. Zubcic Tomislav, Butorac
Dino and Bilinovac Josip posted 9 points apiece.
The amazing Mr. Pappas! - Jul.
10, 2010
Nikolaos Pappas is
most definitely the MVP of the Hellenic team U20 in these first two
games of the U20 European championship. The talented guard is averaging
27ppg, 4apg, 2spg and 4rpg, amazing stats for the young super star of
Kolossos Rodou. The astonishing fad though is not that the charismatic
player is at this point (with the today's facts) probably the top guard
at his age world widely, but the fact that currently not even a single
Hellenic top class team (not that Kolossos Rodou and Coach Sferopoulos
are not to be counted as such) asked for this Greek basketball jewel to
enter their team. Nor the champion team of Panathinaikos, or the cup
holder team of Olympiakos neither even the third positioned Maroussi nor
the basketball cultured team of Aris asked to 'employ' this pure talent.
This phenomenon is purely Greek. The specific player's talent is not
something new, his abilities and his basketball IQ is well known in the
basketball fields. He was the captain of the Hellenic NT U18 which won
the top spot in the world while he was among the crucial parts of the
Hellenic U20 NT to win the European competition some weeks after the
world league in Auckland of New Zealand.
Nikolaos Pappas is a limited edition guard and
is a pity why the teams (at least) in Greece do not offer him a position
in their roster rather than employing bosman players of a doubtful value
and with a lot of money.
Lastly, it is more obvious than ever, especially in the case of Pappas,
that the players in order to reach a good contract needs not only their
rich talent but a lot of other elements such as marketing, a well
networkedagent and definitely
lobbying with good representatives in order to be able to play
basketball in a high level and in a very good club.
Eurobasket.com wishes all the best to the specific player and hopefully
after another successful and fruitful tournament he will be able at
least to join a team (preferably in the Greek league) which will allow
him to play basketball in a eurolegue level..
Day: 2 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
9, 2010
Group A
Greece - Ukraine
88-76
Greece U20 grabbed 2-0 record on top of Group A at the U20 European
Championship in Makarska, Croatia. Greece U20 handed Ukraine U20 their
first 88:76 loss as the latter dropped to 1-1.
Konstantinos Papanikolaou (204-F/C-91) opened the game from the
perimeter and Greece later took 8:2 lead. Noskov responded for 13:9,
while
Konstantinos Sloukas
(197-G-90) delivered for 19:9.
Konstantinos Papanikolaou made it 26:17 at the end of the first
frame. He also scored another Alley-oop for 37:21 in the middle of the
second period. Ukraine however remained hot and replied for 39:30 as
Maksym Sandul drove a lay-up.
Konstantinos Sloukas sent the teams to the lockers for 45:36
halftime advantage. In the third period Ukraine had a great chance to
catch up. Otverchenko nailed a three-pointer for 56:52, while Noskov
scored three for 70:66 at the beginning of the last frame. Greece needed
a 9-0 run to seal the victory. Osnach brought the last three points for
Ukraine, but it was not enough for the total success.
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) poured in 28 points for the winners and
Konstantinos Papanikolaou netted 26.
Konstantinos Sloukas followed them with 16 points.
Kyryl Natyazhko (208-C-90) ended up with 19 points in the losing
effort.
Denis Noskov (200-F-90) notched 17, while Maksym Sandul collected 15
points and 10 rebounds.
Latvia - Czech Republic
84-53
Latvia bounced back after the starting loss at the U20 European
Championship in Croatia. They knocked down Czech Republic to improve at
1-1 record in preliminary Pool A. Czech Republic now fell at 0-2.
Martins Meiers
(202-C-91) came up with 21 points to lead the Baltic team. The Czech
team earned a 12:2 lead at the start of the game. But Latvia quickly
rebounded. They capped the period on an 11:6 run to narrow the deficit
at just one point 19:20 at the break. Latvia tipped off the second frame
with seven points in a row to surge ahead. Five points from Armands
Osins triggered a 10:0 run from Latvia as they established a 39:28
advantage late in the second term. Latvia posted a 41:31 cushion at the
big break. The margin grew at 19-point mark midway through the third
term. Krumins crowned the frame with a jumper as Latvia entered the
fourth quarter up by 18 points 63:45. The Baltic side opened the final
frame with 10 points in a row and did not look back on the way to the
victory.
Martins Laksa (200-F-90) and
Kristers Zeidaks
(202-F-90) produced 17 points each for Latvia.
Kristers Zeidaks added 12 rebounds in the winning effort.
Tomas Satoransky (196-G/F-91) replied with 15 points, 6 rebounds and
6 assists for Czech Republic.
Ondrej Kohout (203-F-91) and
David Jelinek (194-G-90) finished with 10 points apiece in the loss.
Group B
Serbia - Montenegro
59-68
Montenegrin National Team posted the first win at the U20 European
Championship in Croatia. They held off their neighbors Serbia in the
second round to improve at 1-1 record. Serbia in the meantime fell at
1-1 in preliminary Group B. Serbia posted 4:0 lead early in the game.
They maintained the advantage till the final seconds of the quarter but
Montenegro denied the deficit and leveled things up at 18 ten minutes
into the game. Samojlovic,
Vladimir Mihailovic (193-G-90) and Radovic pulled Montenegro to a
7-point lead at the start of the second term. The margin grew at
10-point mark midway through the second quarter. Montenegro finished the
first half up by 9 points 34:25.
Petar Stojanovic
(185-G-90) and
Milutin Djukanovic (188-G-91) gave the Montenegrin team a 16-point
lead in the third stanza. Aleksandar Mitrovic single-handedly dragged
Serbia as close as 11 points at the final break. Serbia pulled within 6
points with under three minutes remaining but Montenegro stayed calm.
Petar Stojanovic and
Milutin Djukanovic sealed the winning outcome from the charity
stripe in the dying seconds.
Bojan Dubljevic
(205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) nailed 22 points and collected 7 rebounds for
Montenegro.
Petar Stojanovic added 11 points, while
Vladimir Mihailovic and
Milutin Djukanovic had 8 points apiece in the victory.
Dejan Musli (214-C-91) responded with 13 points for Serbia.
Aleksandar Mitrovic had 12 points in the loss.
Lithuania - Turkey
85-69
Lithuania recorded the second straight win at the U20 European
championship in Croatia. They toppled Turkey tonight to stay on top of
Group B. Turkey on the other hand dropped the second straight encounter.
Eimantas Bendzius (203-F-90) stepped up with 19 points and 8
rebounds to lead the Baltic team. Lithuania marked their ambitions early
in the encounter. They outscored Turkey 20:9 for a comfortable lead at
the first break. Lithuania fired from all guns in the second term
accounting for 26 points. The margin grew at 15 points at the interval.
Turkey stayed competitive in the third quarter. They knocked down 24
points to narrow the deficit at 13 points with ten minutes to go. But
Eimantas Bendzius and Dambrauskas knocked down quick five points to
help Lithuania gain breathing space. The Baltic team stayed in charge
throughout the rest of the journey and claimed the second win at the
tournament.
Matas Sapiega (180-G-90) knocked down 12 points for Lithuania.
Tautvydas Slezas (207-C-90, agency:
Interperformances) and
Gediminas Orelikas
(200-G/F-90) added 11 points each in the win.
Furkan Aldemir (205-F-91) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds
for Turkey.
Ilkan Karaman
(205-F-90) and
Ibrahim Yildirim
(188-G-90) notched 10 points each in the loss.
Group C
France - Italy
61-58
French U20 selection posted the second straight win at the European
Championship in Croatia. This time it was however a different story for
Jean-Ayme Toupane team. They toiled to eke out a tough victory over
Italy at the end.
Christophe Leonard (199-F-90) and
Paul Lacombe (194-G-90) finished with 16 points each to pace Les
Bleus. Italy fell at 0-2 record after the defeat. The lead changed hands
for several times throughout the opening quarter. Gavrilovic capped it
with a lay-up to give France a 13:11 advantage.
Paul Lacombe and
Christophe Leonard boosted the gap to 7 points at the beginning of
the second term. France maintained the lead during the second term.
Andrew Albicy (178-G-90) crowned the first half with three free
throws to give Les Bleus a 35:24 buffer. A 6:0 run from the French team
allowed them to breathe freely having a 17-point advantage. But the
Azzurri did not surrender. They closed the period on a 10:0 run to trim
the deficit at 3-point mark 43:46.
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) dragged Italy even close at the
beginning of the fourth quarter. Sandri and
Alessandro Gentile ensured a 52:51 lead for Italy midway through the
quarter. However a 5:1 spurt at the end of the game sealed the winning
outcome for France.
Andrew Albicy provided 10 points in the victory.
Alessandro Gentile answered with 22 points for Italy.
Roberto Rullo
(192-G-90) knocked down 16 points in the loss.
Russia - Holland
79-71
Russian 20 selection posted the second straight win at the European
Championship in Croatia. They held off Netherlands to stay on top of
preliminary Pool C. Netherlands stayed winless after two round of
action.
Grigoriy Andreev (195-G/F-90) stepped up with 17 points to lead the
winners. It was a tough intense battle in the opening ten minutes.
Netherlands tried to match every baskets from Russia and trailed by just
7 points at the first pause 18:25. Antipov and
Vladimir Ivlev (204-F-90) stretched the margin to 11 points at the
start of the second term. Netherlands did not allow their counterparts
to run away as they narrowed the gap to 5 points midway through the
quarter.
Jessey Voorn
(193-G-90, agency:
R.H.Consultancy) capped the half with a triple to trim the deficit
at three points 41:44 at the interval.
Grigoriy Andreev ignited a 15:2 run from Russia as they accumulated
a 71:54 advantage at the final intermission. Netherlands tipped off the
fourth quarter with five consecutive points but Russia stayed dominant
as they rallied to a confident win at the end.
Vladimir Ivlev tallied 15 points and 13 rebounds for Russia.
Fedor Klyuchnikov (192-G-90) notched 13 points in the win.
Charlon Kloof (188-G-90) answered with 16 points for Netherlands.
Jessey Voorn delivered 14 points in the loss.
Group D
Spain - Slovenia
66-61
Spain celebrated the first win at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. They held off Slovenia in preliminary Group D.
Josep Franch
(198-G-91) knocked down 18 points to pace the effort. The lead changed
hands throughout the opening frame. Spain steadied the rhythm late in
the quarter and posted a 21:14 lead at the first break.
Jose Maria Gil (207-F/C-91) and
Ignacio Llovet (202-C-91) stretched the margin to 13 points midway
through the second term. Munoz capped the half with two free throws as
Spain earned a 36:20 advantage. Cebasek dragged Slovenia within 11
points midway through the third stanza. Dimec gave Slovenia hope late in
the quarter as they trailed by 10 points.
Mirza Sarajlija (187-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) pulled Slovenia as close as 8 points with under two
minutes remaining. But the team simply ran out of time as Spain hung on
to win this one.
Ignacio Llovet secured 14 points for Spain.
Jose Maria Gil added 12 points in the victory.
Blaz Mahkovic
(194-F-90) replied with 14 points for Slovenia.
Mirza Sarajlija had 12 points in the loss.
Croatia - Germany
66-54
Croatia U20 improved to 2-0 record in Group D of the U20 European
Championship 2010. The hosts handed Germany U20 their first loss beating
them 66:54 in one of the last two games in Day 2. The hosts started with
19-14 in the opening quarter and added 18-17 in the second. Zirbes
nailed two to open the third frame as Germany trailed 33:37 at that
time. The hosts enjoyed 46:37 advantage with 3 minutes in the third
period.
Sime Olivari (190-G-90) scored for 49:39, while German side reduced
to 49:41. Another baskets from
Maurice Stuckey (187-G-90, agency:
Pro One Sports) and Schmitz brought 49:44 after three quarters.
Bilinovac scored three for 54:47 and DiLeo brought the guests within
56:49.
Sime Olivari made it 58:49 and being on fire he brought 61:49 for
Croiatia. Zirbes reduced for 61:52, while the teams had difficulties to
score in another few minutes.
Leon Radosevic (208-C-90) posted for 64:52 with 2 minutes in the
last stanza when it became clear about Croatian win.
Sime Olivari made the free throw at the end of the game for the
final 66:54 win.
Mario Delas (208-C/F-90) stepped up with 15 points and 12 rebounds
for the winners and
Sime Olivari collected 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Leon Radosevic followed them with 12 points in a win.
Maurice Stuckey and
Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann (207-C-90) answered with 12 points in the
losing effort.
Day: 1 (Preliminary Round) - Jul.
8, 2010
Group A
Ukraine - Latvia
91-70
Ukraine U20 and Latvia U20 opened Group A of the European Championships
U20 in Croatia. Ukrainian side won all the quarters of the game to
celebrate the win in the opener.
Oleksandr Lypovyy
(200-G-91) nailed a three-pointer in the beginning of the game, while
Karlis responded from the same distance. The teams exchanged some
baskets in the opening tip but Ukraine took 19:14 later in the period.
Meiers reduced to 20:19 in the start of the second frame. Ukraine
immediately created an 8-0 run and never looked behind after.
Kyryl Natyazhko (208-C-90) scored two for 40:27 to close the first
half. Another 9-2 run gave Ukraine 49;29 and it became clear at that
time that they would benefit from the game. The third quarter however
was even as the teams finished it with 26-25 for the winners. Kondratyev
was the last to score in the third period for 66:52.
Oto Osenieks (202-F-90) brought intrigue back into the game as he
reduced to 66:59 together with the Baltic state. Ukraine needed another
10-0 run to seal the necessary victory. Kosenkov brought 91:70 on the
board after the free throw at the end.
Oleksandr Lypovyy was unstoppable with 28 points.
Ruslan Otverchenko (192-G/F-90) nailed 21, while
Kyryl Natyazhko added 18.
Oto Osenieks and
Martins Meiers
(202-C-91) produced 15 points each in the losing effort.
Czech Republic - Greece
67-92
Greece U20 made a successful start at the U20 European Championship. The
team outscored Czech Republic U20 92:67 in Crikvenica. Greece opened the
game with 6 consecutive points and then had 10:2 lead.
Konstantinos Papanikolaou (204-F/C-91) made it 17:6, while Georgakis
closed the first period at 24:8.
Konstantinos Papanikolaou shocked the opponents for 30:10 in the
start of the second frame. Greek side continued their dominance and
reached 45:27 at the halftime. Greece also added 26-25 int he third
period and had 71:52 at the end of thirty minutes. The end of the game
did not have any intrigue as the winners easily reached the win in the
opener. Pappas made a three-pointer for 82:64 to answer for all the
quarters in the game. Vyoral scored just one from the free throw line
but then missed a three-pointer. Papanikolaou drove a lay-up for 84:65,
while Kazelakis and Katsivelis increased for 88:65. Kohout later reduced
to 92:67 with a minute to go.
Nikos Pappas
(194-G-90, agency:
FCM) stepped up with 26 points for the winners.
Konstantinos Sloukas
(197-G-90) nailed 16, while
Konstantinos Papanikolaou collected 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6
assists.
David Jelinek (194-G-90) delivered 17 points in the losing case.
Ondrej Kohout (203-F-91) and
Tomas Vyoral
(190-G-92) produced 11 points each in defeat.
Group B
Montenegro - Lithuania
63-72
Lithuania posted the first win at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. They toppled Montenegro in overtime to improve at 1-0 record in
Group B.
Eimantas Bendzius (203-F-90) and
Adomas Drungilas (203-C-90) knocked down 15 points each to pace the
effort. Montenegro opened the game confidently. They grabbed a 5:0 lead
and maintained the margin throughout the starting quarter. The Balkan
team led by 6 points at the first break 17:11.
Vladimir Mihailovic (193-G-90) fired a three-pointer early in the
second term to give Montenegro a 24:15 advantage. The gap grew at
10-point mark midway through the second term. But Lithuania managed to
cut it back to 6 points at halftime 24:30. Lithuania stormed into the
second half with 9 points in a row.
Eimantas Bendzius and
Adomas Drungilas soon gave the Baltic team an 8-point lead.
Lithuania finished the third term up by four 47:43.
Adomas Drungilas helped Lithuania earn a 10-point advantage in the
fourth quarter but Montenegro found the way to deny the margin.
Vladimir Mihailovic converted a layup late in regulation to send the
game into overtime.
Adomas Drungilas and
Eimantas Bendzius stepped up again for Lithuania in extra period and
sealed the winning outcome. Paulius Dambrauskas notched 10 points and 6
rebounds for Lithuania.
Augustas Peciukevicius (191-G-91) had 11 points and 8 assists in the
win.
Vladimir Mihailovic responded with 20 points for Montenegro.
Nikola Ljujic (202-F-91) finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds in
the loss.
Turkey - Serbia
67-82
Serbian team earned the first win at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. They fired down Turkey in preliminary Group B.
Branislav Djekic (206-F/C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) knocked down 20 points to lead the charge. Serbia went
on a 10:0 run early in the game taking a 15:4 advantage. Serbia
maintained the lead and finished the opening quarter up by five points
23:18. Turkey did not allow Croatia to run away in the second frame.
They stayed close before Nedovic and
Aleksandar Mitrovic
(202-F-90) capped the first half with six points in a row as Serbia
gained a 41:33 buffer. The third frame brought little change in the
complexion of the encounter. Turkey entered the fourth stanza down by 8
points 57:49. Birkan Batuk dragged the Turkish team within 6 points at
the start of the fourth frame but three-pointers from
Aleksandar Mitrovic,
Andreja Milutinovic
(199-G-90) and
Branislav Djekic killed the intrigue in this one. Serbia gained
control and cruised to the victory at the end.
Andreja Milutinovic nailed 15 points for Serbia. Dejan Musli had 12
points and 10 caroms in the winning effort.
Melih Mahmutoglu
(187-G-90) answered with 12 points for Turkey.
Ibrahim Yildirim
(188-G-90) finished with 11 points in the losing case.
Group C
Italy - Russia
68-73
Russia U20 started the European Championship with the victory over Italy
U20. Trailing 10 points after the opening quarter Russia needed the late
push to win 73:68. For the first two minutes the teams tried to check
each other and could not score at all. Bychkov opened the scoring
account for the winners, while
Daniele Sandri
(195-F/G-90) made a jump shot for Italy. The latter started to play
better in the frame and reached 21:11 in the end of it. Andreev cut it
to 21:17 in the start of the second period, while
Fedor Klyuchnikov (192-G-90) reduced to the minimum. Later in the
quarter
Vladimir Ivlev (204-F-90) brought the lead for Russia at 35:34.
Sanguinetti nailed a three-pointer in the end of the half for Italy, but
Russia had 38:37 at the halftime. Both squads were tied at 39, 48 and
49, but then Russia pushed the tempo for good. Karpukhin made it 57:51
to close the third period of the game. Sanguinetti reduced later for
62:65, but
Fedor Klyuchnikov and Polokhin brought the win for Russia from the
free throw line.
Vladimir Ivlev collected 18 points and 13 rebounds for the first
success.
Fedor Klyuchnikov notched 11 and
Pavel Antipov (203-F-91) added 10.
Giacomo Sanguinetti (180-G-90) poured in 16 points for the Italian
side.
Daniele Sandri and Gentile Alessandro followed him with 13 points
apiece.
Holland - France
54-66
French U20 selection opened their European Championship campaign with
victory. They held off the Dutch counterparts in preliminary Group C
action. France needed a 6:0 run midway through the opening quarter to
clear off.
Paul Lacombe (194-G-90) knocked down 4 points in a row to cap the
starting quarter as France earned an 8-point lead 19:11.
Lens Aboudou (192-G-90) and
Paul Lacombe stretched the margin to 11 points at the start of the
second frame.
Andrew Albicy (178-G-90) kept Les Bleus ahead throughout the second
term. France enjoyed a 35:27 lead at halftime. Les Bleus kept their
opponents at bay throughout the third term. They entered the fourth
quarter up by 15 points 51:36. The French team opened a twenty-point
lead midway through the fourth stanza and never looked back en route to
the victory.
Andrew Albicy knocked down 15 points to pace France.
Lens Aboudou and
Alexis Tanghe (208-F/C-90, agency:
Beo Basket) added 10 points each in the winning effort.
Jessey Voorn
(193-G-90, agency:
R.H.Consultancy) answered with 17 points for Netherlands.
Mohammed Kherrazi
(200-F-90, agency:
R.H.Consultancy) had 11 points and 9 boards in the loss.
Group D
Germany - Spain
63-61 Simon Schmitz (188-G-90) knocked down a buzzer-beating triple to
propel Germany to the opening win at the U20 European Championship in
Croatia. Germany upset Spain in preliminary Group D opener.
Simon Schmitz finished with 18 points for the winners. The first
frame turned into neck and neck battle. Neither side dominated and the
scoreboard read 16:16 at the first break. The teams continued to stay
close before
Akeem Vargas (191-G-90) unloaded six points in a row giving Germany
a 37:30 lead.
Akeem Vargas and
Simon Schmitz stretched the margin to 10 points at the start of the
third quarter.
Ignacio Llovet (202-C-91) and
Alvaro Munoz (195-F-90) capped the period with 5 points in a row as
Spain pulled as close as 5 points 44:49.
Ignacio Llovet added four more points at the start of the fourth
quarter as Spain narrowed the deficit to a single point 48:49. Simeon
soon drained a three-pointer as Spain surged ahead. The teams again
exchanged baskets until
Simon Schmitz came up with late heroics to win the game for Germany.
Akeem Vargas finished with 16 points in the win.
T.J. DiLeo (188-G) and
Maik Zirbes
(205-C-90) finished with 11 points each for the German team.
Ignacio Llovet responded with 17 points and 11 rebounds for Spain.
Alvaro Munoz knocked down 13 points in the loss.
Slovenia - Croatia
65-72
Croatia posted the first win at the home U20 European Championship. The
hosts held off Slovenia in the exciting battle to close Day 1. The teams
stayed close from start to finish. The lead changed hands for several
times in the opening frame but Slovenia were up by two points at the
first break 20:18.
Marko Vranjkovic
(204-F/C-90) opened the second term with a three-pointer as Slovenia
stretched the lead. The home side responded with nine points in a row to
step in charge. Croatia increased the tempo and posted a 34:30 lead at
the interval. Jakob Cebasek tipped off the second half with a
three-pointer as the teams went neck and neck.
Luka Dimec
(207-F/C-90) soon regained the lead for Slovenia.
Mario Delas (208-C/F-90) and Tomislav Zubcic teamed up for the hosts
as Croatia bounced back taking a 52:44 advantage midway through the
third term. But things changed once again as Slovenia wrapped up the
term with 11 straight points to post a 55:52 lead with ten minutes
remaining.
Ivan Ramljak
(203-F-90) and
Mario Delas quickly returned the advantage to Croatia in the fourth
quarter and later they helped the hosts accumulate a 70:60 buffer with
under three minutes remaining. Slovenia found no way to answer and had
to surrender at the end.
Mario Delas and
Ivan Ramljak produced 13 points each for Croatia.
Leon Radosevic (208-C-90) finished with 12 points and 7 rebounds for
the winners.
Luka Dimec tallied 15 points and 7 rebounds for Slovenia.
Marko Vranjkovic had 14 points in the loss.
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