Spain - Italy
82-70
Spain triumphed at the U20 European Championship in Bilbao. The hosts
prevailed against Italy in the Final.
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) tallied 29 points and 11 rebounds to
pace Spain to the crown. He became undisputable MVP of the tournament.
Spain grabbed a 6:2 lead early in the encounter but Italy soon erased
the deficit. Andrea de Nicolao and
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) made it 13:8 for Italy late in the
opening quarter. Spain however regained the lead 17:16 at the first
break.
Nikola Mirotic stepped up for the hosts in the second quarter. He
unloaded 11 points in the stanza as Spain cleared off to a 42:35
halftime lead. Jodar and Tomas drained three-pointers early in the third
stanza as Spain grabbed a 50:40 advantage. Spain ensured a comfortable
13-point lead with one quarter remaining 68:55. The home team tipped off
the fourth quarter with four points in a row to enlarge the lead. Andrea
de Nicolao scored 7 points in a 9:0 surge from Italy as the Azzurri cut
the distance to 8 points 64:72. But
Nikola Mirotic and
Josep Franch (194-PG-91) went perfect from the stripe in the dying
minutes as Spain sealed the victory.
Josep Franch contributed 19 points, 7 assists and 5 boards, while
Alejandro Barrera (199-F-92) added 10 points in the victory.
Riccardo Moraschini (195-G-91) responded with 17 points for Italy.
Alessandro Gentile provided 14 points in the loss.
3-4 place
Russia - France
50-66
France stepped onto the pedestal at U20 European Championship in Spain.
They fired past Russia in the consolation final tonight.
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) scored 20 points to lead the winners.
France opened the game with eight points in a row. They stayed in charge
posting a 21:10 lead after ten minutes. Toupane and Mendy stretched the
gap to 15 points early in the second quarter. France kept Russia at bay
rolling to a 39:21 halftime advantage. Russia could not get closer than
14 points throughout the third term. Les Bleus entered the final period
up by 16 points 50:34.
Pavel Antipov (203-F-91) scored four consecutive points at the start
of the fourth quarter to drag Russia within 12 points but
Evan Fournier came up with 12 points in the frame to lead France to
the victory.
Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency:
Beo Basket) secured 11 points, while
Mael Lebrun (198-F-91) contributed 7 points in the win.
Nikita Balashov (206-F-91) replied with 15 points for Russia.
Pavel Antipov finished with 8 points in defeat.
5-6 place
Germany - Turkey
60-49
Germany claimed the fifth place at the U20 European Championship. They
wrapped up their campaign with victory over Turkey.
Niels Giffey (200-G/F-91) stepped up with 20 points, 5 boards and 5
assists to lead the winners. Germany opened the game with eight points
in a row. They maintained the lead and rallied to a 17:11 advantage at
the first break. But Turkey answered with a 10:0 run early in the second
term to surge ahead. The teams stayed close throughout the reminder of
the half but Germany managed to eke out a 27:24 halftime lead. The lead
changed hands throughout the third period.
Niels Giffey capped the quarter with four points in a row as Germany
pulled ahead 41:38. Germany used a 7:0 run midway through the fourth
quarter to take a 50:41 lead. Soon
Niels Giffey and
Daniel Theis (207-C-92) boosted the lead to 11 points and Germany
never looked back afterwards.
Daniel Theis finished with 12 points and 9 rebounds, while
Mathis Monninghoff (200-F/G-92) added 9 points in the victory.
Sertac Sanli (212-F/C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) responded with 18 points for Turkey.
Pertev Onguner (196-G-91) had 9 points in the loss.
7-8 place
Montenegro - Latvia
85-76
Montenegrin U20 National Team finished European Championship on a high
note. They toppled Latvia to claim the seventh overall position in the
standings.
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) had another solid game for Montenegro as he came up with
26 points and 13 boards. The lead changed hands for several times before
Montenegro capped the opening frame with a 9:2 run to post a 21:13 lead.
Montenegro opened the second term with five points in a row to open up a
double-digit lead. Latvia cut the deficit to 7 points midway through the
period another strong quarter finish from the Balkan team allowed them
to record a 45:26 halftime lead. Montenegro boosted the gap to 20 points
in the third quarter. They arrived at the final break leading by 21
points 67:46. Latvia erupted for 30 points in the fourth frame but just
sweetened the pill at the end.
Milutin Dukanovic (190-PG-91) accounted for 16 points, while
Marco Todorovic (199-F-92) finished with 13 points in the victory.
Arturs Bricis (193-PG-92) answered with 23 points for Latvia.
Martins Meiers (206-C-91) chipped in 17 points in the loss.
Group G
Croatia - Serbia
63-81
Serbia wrapped up their European Championship campaign with victory.
They defeated Croatia to improve at 6-0 record in Group G.
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) scored 15 points to pace the winners. Croatia fell at
1-5 record and said bye to Division A. Serbia dominated right from the
start. They outscored Croatia 23:10 in the first period. Serbia
maintained the lead throughout the second term. They established a 44:30
halftime advantage. Serbia opened the second half on a 6:2 run to take
an 18-point advantage. They kept Croatia at bay rallying to a 66:48 lead
at the final intermission. Serbia never looked back in the fourth period
and drove to a comfortable win at the end.
Branislav Djekic (207-F/C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) delivered 10 points, while
Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) finished with 9 points in the win.
Domagoj Bubalo (214-C-91) answered with 19 points for Croatia.
Ivan Mikulic (194-G-91) notched 9 points in the loss.
Austria - Lithuania
62-78
Lithuania showed their arguable best game in the most crucial moment of
the U20 European Championship. They defeated Austria to secure Division
A place for the next season.
Giedrius Staniulis (205-C/F-91) scored 17 points and collected 18
rebounds to lead the winners. Austria joined Croatia on their way to
Division B. Lithuania showed their ambitions with a 17:0 run midway
through the opening quarter. They cleared off to a 28:11 lead at the
first break.
Dovydas Redikas (193-G-92) and Dambrauskas boosted the margin to
21-point early in the second term. But Austria did not surrender as they
cut the deficit to 13 points at halftime 31:44. Lithuania kept their
opponents at safe distance throughout the third quarter. They posted a
60:45 lead with one quarter remaining. The Baltic team used a 7:0 rally
midway through the fourth period to establish a 69:48 lead and never
looked back en route to the victory.
Darius Tarvydas (200-F-91) scored 13 points, while
Dovydas Redikas contributed 11 points for Lithuania.
Anton Maresch (192-G-91) responded with 18 points for Austria.
Lukas Linzer (191-G-91) netted 10 points in defeat.
Italy and Spain enter championship game in
Bilbao -
Jul 23, 2011
SEMIFINALS
France - Italy
66-77
Italy became the first finalists at U20 European Championship in Spain.
The Azzurri prevailed against France in the first semifinal in Bilbao
tonight.
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) scored 21 points to pace the charge.
The lead changed hands throughout the opening quarter.
Alessandro Gentile, Moraschini and Traini gave Italy a 23:20 lead
after ten minutes. Baldi and Moraschini ensured a 35:27 lead for the
Azzurri midway through the second quarter. Italy maintained the lead and
established a 42:37 advantage at the interval. Les Bleus tipped off the
second half with five points in a row to erase the deficit. The teams
exchanged baskets before
Andrea De Nicolao (185-G-91) made it 57:56 for Italy heading into
the fourth frame. Three-pointers from
Andrea De Nicolao and
Alessandro Gentile boosted the margin to 7 points midway through the
fourth period 65:58. Baldi,
Andrea De Nicolao and Moraschini secured a 9-point lead for Italy
with just over two minutes to go. France had too little time to change
things and Italy rolled to the victory at the end.
Achille Polonara (202-F-91) nailed 15 points and grabbed 6 boards,
while
Andrea De Nicolao netted 12 points in the win.
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) responded with 19 points for France.
Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency:
Beo Basket) had 11 points in defeat.
Spain - Russia
87-60
Spain advanced into the championship game at U18 European Championship.
The hosts overcame Russia to set up the title clash against Italy.
Russia found no defensive remedy against unstoppable
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91). He tallied 37 points and 8 rebounds to
pilot the hosts into the Final. Spain used a 14:0 run midway through the
starting quarter to take a 16:5 lead. The hosts controlled the tempo
posting a 29:17 lead after ten minutes. But a barrage of three-pointers
helped Russia claw their way back into the game in the second term.
Korshakov levelled things up at 37. Spain answered with a 7:2 run to
take a 44:39 halftime lead. Mirotic and
Joan Sastre Morro (201-F-91) stretched the gap to 14-point mark late
in the third period. Korshakov tried to revive the intrigue as he
dragged Russia within 13 points early in the fourth period but Mirotic,
Arevalo and
Joan Sastre Morro quickly restored a 20-point advantage and Spain
did not look back en route to the win.
Joan Sastre Morro provided 23 points in the win.
Pavel Antipov (203-F-91) replied with 10 points for Russia.
Nikita Barinov (200-F-91) and Ruslan Tumanov netted 8 points each in
the loss.
5-8 place
Germany - Montenegro
80-61
Germany outscored Montenegro in the classification round for 5th-8th
place at U20 European Championship in Spain.
Mathis Monninghoff (200-F/G-92) scored 17 points to lead the
winners. Germany will now take on the winners of Latvia vs. Turkey clash
for the fifth overall position. Germany pulled in front late in the
opening quarter. They posted a 22:17 lead at the first break. Wendt and
Niels Giffey (200-G/F-91) made it 32:22 midway through the second
quarter. Germany maintained the lead posting a 35:27 halftime advantage.
Germany stayed comfortably in front throughout the third term before
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) unloaded 5 points in a row to narrow the gap at 8-point
mark 44:52 heading into the fourth quarter. But Germany quickly restored
a safe 17-point lead in the fourth period and never looked back en route
to the win. Daniel Theis nailed 13 points, while
Niels Giffey and
Danilo Barthel (206-F-91, agency:
Scorers 1st Sportmanagement) contributed 12 points each in the
victory.
Bojan Dubljevic responded with 18 points and 10 rebounds for
Montenegro.
Marco Todorovic (199-F-92) had 11 points in the loss.
Latvia - Turkey
71-74
Turkey earned victory in the classification round for 5th-8th place of
U20 European Championship. They stormed back from a 14-point deficit in
the fourth frame to knock down Latvia. Turkey will now take on Germany
for the fifth position. Latvia will face Montenegro in the clash for the
seventh place at the tournament. The first period saw a close battle
that ended in a 17:17 draw. Latvia opened the second quarter on a 9:1
run to surge ahead. They stayed in front piling up a 39:26 halftime
advantage. The margin grew at 16-point mark midway through the third
quarter. Latvia entered the fourth period up by 14 points 59:45. But
Turkey recovered in the fourth quarter. They tipped it off on a 13:0
run. Meiers stopped the draught with a free throw but Turkey reacted
with back-to-back treys from
Huseyin Koksal (195-F-91) and grabbed a 64:60 lead.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) and
Huseyin Koksal soon enlarged the gap to 6 points and Turkey hung on
to win the game after all.
Huseyin Koksal notched 25 points and 8 rebounds to lead Turkey.
Furkan Aldemir added 16 points and 15 rebounds in the victory.
Arturs Bricis (193-PG-92) answered with 15 points for Latvia.
Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91, agency:
Players Group) netted 9 points in the loss.
9-10 place
Ukraine - Sweden
69-79
Sweden finished their U20 European Championship campaign on a high note.
They shot down Ukraine to clinch the 9th overall place at the
tournament.
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) stepped up with 19 points and 9 rebounds
to lead Sweden. Sweden stayed in charge throughout the opening quarter.
The Scandinavian team posted a 23:20 lead at the first break. Ukraine
used an 8:2 run in the second frame to pull ahead 30:27. The lead then
changed hands for several times before Sweden made it 40:38 at halftime.
Christopher Czerapowicz (200-SF-91),
Andreas Person (190-G-91) and
Viktor Gaddefors stretched the gap to 8 points early in the third
quarter. Engtrom and
Christopher Czerapowicz ensured a 52:40 lead for the Swedish team.
They arrived at the final break leading by 10 points 63:53. Ukraine
never got closer than 9 points in the fourth period and had to yield at
the end.
Andreas Person provided 14 points, while
Christopher Czerapowicz contributed 13 points in the victory.
Oleksandr Lypovyy (199-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) answered with 18 points, 6 boards and 5 assists for
Ukraine.
Maksym Sandul (207-C-91) netted 11 points in the loss.
11-12 place
Greece - Slovenia
67-80
Slovenia claimed the eleventh position at the U20 European Championship
in Spain. They overcame Greece in the final game of the tournament for
both teams.
Edo Muric (202-F-91) stepped up with 20 points and 9 rebounds in the
victory. Slovenia used a 10:0 run midway through the starting quarter to
take a 13:5 lead. Slovenia ensured a 23:9 lead at the first break.
Slovenia boosted the margin to 13 points but
Spyridon Motsenigos (194-G/F-92) drained a pair of three-pointers to
ignite an 8:0 run from the Hellenes as they cut the deficit to 5 points.
Slovenia managed to stay in front posting a 36:28 lead at the interval.
Slovenia kept Greece at distance throughout the third quarter. They
arrived at the final break up by 10 points 54:44.
Spyridon Motsenigos dragged Greece within five points midway through
the final term but it was as close as they could get. Slovenia quickly
restored a safe cushion and rolled to the win at the end.
Alen Omic (213-C-92) had 17 points and 19 rebounds, while
Marko Pajic (204-F-92) netted 15 points in the victory.
Sokratis Psaropoulos (191-PG-92, agency:
FCM) replied with 24 points for Greece.
Spyridon Motsenigos had 16 points in the loss.
Group G
Croatia - Lithuania
68-92
Lithuania celebrated the second win at the classification round of U20
European Championship. They prevailed against Croatia to improve at 2-3
record in Group G. Lithuania will take on Austria in the decisive game
for both teams in their fight for Division A survival. Croatia fell at
1-4 record after the loss and had their hopes go dim in the survival
battle. Lithuania capped the first period on a 10:3 run to take a 26:17
lead. They opened the second period with 10 points in a row to ensure a
36:17 lead. But
Duje Dukan (208-F-92) drained three triples in a 19:1 run from
Croatia as they cut the deficit to a single point 36:37. The Croatian
team finally pulled in front and establish a 45:44 halftime advantage.
Lithuania returned in front with a 10:1 run midway through the third
quarter. They arrived at the final break leading by as many as 11 points
70:59. The Baltic team triggered a 12:0 rally at the start of the final
quarter to clear off for good in this one.
Dovydas Redikas (193-G-92) netted 19 points for Lithuania.
Arnas Butkevicius (199-F-92) had 17 points in the victory.
Ivan Batur (203-G/F-91) and
Duje Dukan responded with 11 points each for Croatia.
Serbia - Austria
101-47
Serbia drubbed Austria in the classification round of U20 European
Championship. Thus the Serbian team posted the fifth straight win in the
battle against relegation.
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) stepped up with 26 points to pace the winners. Austria
fell at 2-3 record and would fight for their life against Lithuania
tomorrow. Serbia posted a 19:15 lead after ten minutes of action. Serbia
opened the second quarter on a 9:2 run to ensure a 28:17 lead. The
margin kept on growing throughout the second quarter. The Balkan team
secured a 41:22 halftime lead.
Danilo Andjusic (197-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) and
Nemanja Nedovic teamed up for 17 points in the third quarter as
Serbia stretched their lead to as many as 40 points 70:30. Austria never
recovered in the final period and had to surrender at the end.
Danilo Andjusic netted 23 points, while
Dusan Ognjenovic (216-C-91) added 12 points in the victory.
Daniel Friedrich (180-G-92) answered with 17 points for Austria.
Mathias Gunka (205-C/F-91) and
Erik Fruhwirth (204-C/F-91) netted 8 points each in the loss.
Russia, France, Spain and Italy enter
semifinals in Bilbao - Jul 22, 2011
Quarterfinals
Russia - Turkey
64-57
Russia will play in U20 European Championship semifinals. They outscored
Turkey tonight.
Dmitry Korshakov (201-F-91) scored 15 points and pulled down 10
rebounds in the win. Russia overcame an awful start to snatch a tough
win at the end. Turkey led by three points after ten minutes of action
13:10.
Safak Edge (188-PG-92) and Koksal made it 19:10 at the start of the
second frame. Turkey maintained the lead and arrived at halftime up by
11 points 34:23. Russia opened the second half with eight points in a
row to narrow the deficit. Soon
Andrey Zubkov (205-G/F-91), Barinov and
Dmitry Korshakov pulled Russia in front 41:38. They entered the
fourth quarter up by two points 43:41. Turkey answered with a 6:0 run
early in the fourth period to regain the lead. But back-to-back
three-pointers from
Andrey Zubkov, Strebkov and Tumanov gave Russia a 54:47 advantage.
Turkey got within three points but
Andrey Zubkov and
Dmitry Korshakov went deadly from the stripe to seal the victory for
Russian in the dying seconds.
Andrey Zubkov notched 13 points, while
Nikita Balashov (206-F-91) added 11 points in the winning effort.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) responded with 13 points and 23 boards for
Turkey.
Safak Edge had 11 points in defeat.
Italy - Montenegro
78-67
Italy advanced to the semifinal stage at the U20 European Championship
in Spain. They overcame Montenegrin counterparts in the quarterfinal
tonight.
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) fired 27 points to lead the charge.
Italy stormed in front right from the start. They posted a 16:2 lead
midway through the opening quarter. Italy entered the second quarter up
by 19 points 25:6. Italy kept Montenegro at safe distance in the second
frame. The Azzurri posted a 39:29 lead at the interval.
Miroslav Damjanovic (196-G-91) and Spasojevic dragged Montenegro
within three points at the start of the second half 36:39. Italy did not
allow Montenegro to get any closer as the Azzurri headed into the fourth
frame ahead by three 50:47. But
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) and Dukanovic finally put Montenegro in charge 51:50
early in the final frame. But italy reacted with a 9:0 run to regain
control.
Nicolo Melli (205-F-91) then scored 6 points in the final three
minutes of the game to seal the victory for Italy.
Nicolo Melli produced 23 points and 11 boards, while
Riccardo Moraschini (195-G-91) added 10 points for the winners.
Bojan Dubljevic answered with 17 points and 12 rebounds for
Montenegro.
Miroslav Damjanovic netted 11 points in the loss.
France - Germany
68-59
France are the first semifinalists of the U20 European Championship.
They overcame Germany in the first quarterfinal of the day.
Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency:
Beo Basket) scored 19 points to pace Les Bleus. The teams stayed
close in the opening period. France managed to eke out a 16:13 lead
after ten minutes of action.
Leo Westermann erupted for back-to-back triples midway through the
second term as the margin grew at 6-point mark. Soon
Joffrey Lauvergne (210-F-91) boosted the lead to 11 points 32:21.
France finished the first half up by 9 points 32:23.
Leo Westermann ensured a 15-point advantage for France in the third
term as they started to get away.
Daniel Theis (207-C-92) organized a 10:0 run from Germany as they
cut the deficit. However
Joffrey Lauvergne and
Henry Kahudi (193-G-91) returned a 13-point buffer for Les Bleus
with one quarter to go.
Dennis Kramer (209-F-92) unloaded eight points in a row midway
through the fourth frame as Germany narrowed the deficit at 7 points
54:61.
Dennis Kramer then pulled Germany within 5 points but Mendy,
Henry Kahudi and
Wilfried Yeguete (203-F-91) silenced French opponents in the dying
seconds.
Wilfried Yeguete finished with 13 points, while
Henry Kahudi,
Joffrey Lauvergne and
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) added 10 points each in the victory.
Dennis Kramer responded with 16 points for Germany.
Daniel Theis chipped in 11 points in defeat.
Spain - Latvia
77-70
Spain needed to work hard to book their spot at the semifinal stage of
the U20 European Championship. The hosts narrowly defeated Latvia in the
last quarterfinal battle in Bilbao tonight.
Joan Sastre Morro (201-F-91) fired 27 points to lead the home team.
Spain fired 27 points in the opening quarter to post a 6-point lead. But
Latvia turned things around in the second quarter. They went on a 10:2
run midway through the period to take a 36:33 lead.
Janis Antrops (193-G-91, agency:
Interperformances) capped the half with a three-pointer as Latvia
ensured a 41:35 advantage.
Janis Antrops and Lejasmeiers stretched the margin to 8 points
midway through the third term. Spain answered with a 13:5 run to make it
59:59 with one quarter to go. The hosts opened the final term on a 9:0
rally. Latvia cut the distance to 4 points but Pozas,
Josep Franch (194-PG-91) and Llovet made it 76:66 for the home team
with 18 seconds to go and Spain eventually secured the victory.
Josep Franch scored 14 points, while
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) had 12 points and 13 boards in the win.
Janis Antrops answered with 15 points for Latvia.
Armands Osins (185-PG-91, agency:
FCM) and
Ugis Pinete (194-F-91) finished with 10 points each in the loss.
9-12 place
Sweden - Greece
73-66
Sweden overcame Greece in the classification round of U20 European
Championship. They will now take on the winners of Ukraine vs. Slovenia
clash for the ninth overall place at the tournament.
Christopher Czerapowicz (200-SF-91) had another big night for Sweden
with 23 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Sweden opened the game
with a 14:2 run. The Scandinavian side ensured a 25:6 lead at the first
break. Sweden boosted the margin to 22 points early in the second
quarter 32:10. Greece trailed by as many as 19 points at the interval
26:45. Sweden opened the second half on a 12:3 rally. They piled up a
63:38 advantage with one quarter remaining. The Hellenes went on a
fierce comeback effort in the final quarter. They got as close as 5
points with 37 seconds remaining. But
Alexander Lindqvist (202-F-91) and
Christopher Czerapowicz sank four free throws in the dying seconds
to seal the victory.
Alexander Lindqvist netted 11 points, while
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) provided 10 points and 8 rebounds in the
victory.
Manolis Koukoulas (211-C-91) notched 15 points for the Hellenes.
Spyridon Motsenigos (194-G/F-92) nailed 14 points in the loss.
Ukraine - Slovenia
97-79
Ukraine registered their third win at the U20 European Championship in
Spain. They prevailed against Slovenia in the classification round game.
Oleksandr Lypovyy (199-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) stepped up with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for
the winners. Ukraine will now take on Sweden for the ninth overall
place. Slovenia will face Greece for the 11th position. The teams stayed
close in a high-flying first quarter. Ukraine recorded a 28:27 lead at
the first break. They enlarged the margin to 5 points at the interval
51:46. Ukraine kept their opponents at bay throughout the third frame.
They arrived at the final intermission up by 12 points. The Ukrainian
team did not slow down in the final quarter and rolled to the victory at
the end.
Artem Pustovyi (216-C-92) and
Oleksandr Mishula (187-G-92) accounted for 20 points apiece in the
win.
Alen Omic (213-C-92) answered with 25 points and 11 boards for
Slovenia.
Edo Muric (202-F-91) knocked down 16 points in the loss.
Group G
Austria - Croatia
61-59
Austria stepped closer to securing their place in the U20 European
Championship Division A for the next season. They overcame Croatia by
two points to improve at 2-2 record in Group G. Croatia fell at 1-3
record in the standings.
Anton Maresch (192-G-91) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds for
the winners. Austria opened the game with eight points in a row. They
maintained the lead throughout the starting quarter to take a 16:9 lead
at the first break. Austria used a 7:0 run midway through the second
quarter to post a 30:14 lead. Austria arrived at halftime up by 14
points 34:20.
Boris Barac (206-F-92) drained four triples in a row at the start of
the second half as the Croats got within four points.
Boris Barac accounted for 14 points in the third quarter alone to
give Croatia a 48:45 lead with one quarter remaining. Croatia stretched
the margin to 8 points midway through the final frame but Austria
bounced back. They levelled things up at 59 with just over a minute
remaining. The teams exchanged misses before
Anton Maresch hit a winning buzzer-beater.
Thomas Klepeisz (187-G-91) hit 12 points for Austria.
Romed Vieider (196-F-91) netted 9 points in the victory.
Boris Barac answered with 19 points for Croatia.
Ivan Mikulic (194-G-91) had 14 points in the losing effort.
Lithuania - Serbia
67-75
Serbia registered the fourth straight win at the classification round of
U20 European Championship. They held off Lithuania to stay on top of
Group C. Lithuania in the meantime slipped at 1-3 record and appeared on
the verge of relegation.
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) scored 18 points to pace the winners. Lithuania used a
7:2 run late in the opening quarter to record a 22:16 lead. Serbia
opened the second term with back-to-back three-pointers to level things
up. Lithuania regained the advantage and rallied to a 39:35 halftime
lead. But Serbia opened the third frame on an 8:0 run to put their noses
in front. Lithuania squared things up once again but eventually Serbia
eked out a 52:50 lead with one quarter remaining. Duran and Milovanovic
stretched the gap to 6 points at the start of the final quarter.
Paulius Dambrauskas (191-G-91) and Staniuilis levelled things up at
62. Blagojevic, Branislav Djekic and
Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) made it 71:63 for Serbia with just over two minutes
remaining.
Dovydas Redikas (193-G-92) and Butkevicius tried hard to keep
Lithuania in the game but
Nemanja Jaramaz went deadly from the stripe sealing the victory for
Serbia. Branislav Djekic provided 14 points, while
Nemanja Jaramaz added 11 points in the winning effort.
Dovydas Redikas answered with 22 points for Lithuania.
Paulius Dambrauskas and
Giedrius Staniulis (205-C/F-91) netted 11 points each in the loss.
Qualifying Round is over. Quarterfinals are set
in Bilbao - Jul 20, 2011
Group E
Montenegro - Latvia
61-56
Montenegro outscored Latvia in Qualifying Round Group E at U20 European
Championship. They prevailed against Latvia to clinch the third position
in the pool. Latvia finished in the fourth spot in the ladder.
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) top-scored with 18 points and 7 boards for the Balkan
team. Montenegro led for the bigger part of the starting period but
Pinete and Osins gave Latvia a 10:9 lead at the first intermission.
Latvia maintained the lead before Montenegro used an 8:0 run to put
their noses back in front 24:18. Montenengro then rallied to a 34:32
halftime advantage.
Bojan Dubljevic scored 7 points in a 9:0 run from Montenegro at the
start of the third frame. They limited Latvia to just 6 points in the
quarter to build a 46:38 lead with one quarter remaining. Latvia
struggled to get within striking distance in the fourth frame as
Montenegro cruised to the victory.
Marco Todorovic (199-F-92) produced 12 points and 11 boards, while
Halil Kanacevic (203-F-91) added 8 points in the victory.
Arturs Bricis (193-PG-92) and
Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91, agency:
Players Group) responded with 13 points apiece for Latvia.
Sweden - Slovenia
69-68
Sweden registered the first win at the Qualifying Round of U20 European
Championship. They held off Slovenia behind 16 points from
Alexander Lindqvist (202-F-91). Sweden clinched the fifth place in
Group E. Slovenia finished in the sixth position in the ladder. Slovenia
and Sweden exchanged baskets throughout the opening frame.
Christopher Czerapowicz (200-SF-91) and Engstrom fired five points
in a row as Sweden posted a 22:16 lead at the first break. Sweden
maintained the lead throughout the second period. They established a
39:36 lead at halftime. Nikolic triggered an 11:2 run that gave Slovenia
a 51:50 lead at the final break. The teams stayed close throughout the
fourth frame. They entered the final two minutes of relegation tied at
63.
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) and
Andreas Person (190-G-91) made it 67:63 but Span hit from downtown
and Besedic followed with two free throws as Slovenia pulled in front
68:67 with 27 seconds remaining.
Andreas Person responded with a layup as Sweden escaped with a
narrow victory at the end.
Viktor Gaddefors posted 11 points, while
Andreas Person and
Christopher Czerapowicz netted 10 points each in the win.
Marko Pajic (204-F-92) replied with 21 points for Slovenia.
Mitja Smrdelj (201-F-91) had 17 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.
France - Russia
70-57
France finished the U20 European Championship Qualifying Round on a high
note. They beat Russia to extend their unbeaten run.
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) stepped up with 24 points and 6 boards to
lead Les Bleus. France clinched the top spot in Group E. Russia finished
in the second position at 4-1 record. France gave Russia little chance
right from the start. Les Bleus posted a 14:3 lead midway through the
starting quarter. France arrived at the first break up by 9 points
21:12.
Evan Fournier boosted the margin to 17 points in the second frame.
France arrived at halftime leading 38:21.
Evan Fournier made it a 20-point game in the third quarter. Russia
used an 8:0 run to cut the deficit but
Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency:
Beo Basket) made it 58:40 for France heading into the fourth frame.
France never slowed down in the final quarter rolling to a comfortable
win at the end.
Leo Westermann netted 9 points, while
Joffrey Lauvergne (210-F-91) added 8 points for the winning side.
Ruslan Tumanov (190-G-91) responded with 14 points for Russia.
Pavel Antipov (203-F-91) had 9 points in the loss.
Group F
Germany - Turkey
49-71
Turkish U20 National Team celebrated the second consecutive win at the
European Championship in Spain. They held off Germany today to improve
at 2-3 record in Group F. Germany on the other hand fell at 2-3 record
after the loss.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) tallied 17 points and 25 rebounds to pace
Turkey. Turkey stormed into the game. They posted a 16:6 lead midway
through the starting quarter. Turkey eased to a 28:11 lead after ten
minutes of action.
Can Mutaf (193-G-91) stretched the margin to 18-point mark midway
through the second quarter. Germany managed to narrow the deficit at
16-point mark at the interval 29:45. Turkey opened the second half on a
14:0 run to leave Germany far behind. The Turkish team entered the
fourth frame up by as many as 28 points 61:33. Germany never recovered
in the reminder of the contest and Turkey rallied to the victory.
Can Mutaf provided 16 points, while
Huseyin Koksal (195-F-91) added 15 points and 12 rebounds in the
winning effort.
Daniel Theis (207-C-92) answered with 12 points for Germany as they
suffered the second loss in a row.
Niels Giffey (200-G/F-91) finished with 11 points.
Greece - Ukraine
73-79
Ukraine finished U20 European Championship Qualifying Round with
victory. They held off Greece for 1-4 record in Group F. Ukraine thus
claimed the fifth position in the ladder. Greece slipped at the sixth
position. Ukraine will now take on Slovenia, while Greece will face
Sweden in the classification round for 9th-12th place.
Vyacheslav Bobrov (202-F-92) unloaded 10 points in the starting
quarter as Ukraine ensured a 21:13 lead after ten minutes. Ukraine kept
Greece at bay throughout the second frame. Ukraine arrived at halftime
up by 7 points 36:29. Volodymyr Bryukhovetskyy team tipped off the
second half with ten unanswered points to boost the lead. Ukraine piled
up a 61:42 advantage with ten minutes remaining. The Hellenes went on an
11:2 run to cut the distance to 12 points midway through the fourth
quarter.
Manolis Koukoulas (211-C-91) triggered a 9:0 surge later on as
Greece got within six points. Antonakis drained a triple as the Hellenes
narrowed the deficit to just two points 70:74 with 41 seconds to go. But
Mishula nailed four free throws in the dying seconds to seal the victory
for Ukraine.
Vyacheslav Bobrov finished with 18 points and 8 rebounds for
Ukraine.
Andriy Lebedintsev (187-PG-91) added 12 points for the winners.
Dimitrios Katsivelis (194-G-91) and
Manolis Koukoulas answered with 22 points each for Greece.
Sokratis Psaropoulos (191-PG-92, agency:
FCM) had 12 points in defeat.
Italy - Spain
85-90
Spain celebrated the sixth straight win at the U20 European
Championship. They narrowly defeated Italy in exciting clash in Bilbao
to clinch the top spot in Group F.
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) stepped up with 27 points, 12 boards and
4 assists to lead the hosts. Spain will now take on Latvia, while Italy
will face Montenegro in the quarterfinals. The lead changed hands for
several times throughout the opening quarter. But eventually Spain eked
out a 24:21 lead.
Nikola Mirotic scored four points in a row at start of the second
period to set the tone. Spain outgunned Italy 26:16 in the quarter to
establish a 50:37 halftime lead. The margin grew at 17-point mark before
the Azzurri went on a 9:2 run to cut the deficit at 9 points with one
quarter remaining 60:69. Italy fought hard as they got within a single
point with 53 seconds remaining. Franch and
Joan Sastre Morro (201-F-91) hit one free throw each and
Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) answered with his own two as Italy
stayed close. But then
Alessandro Gentile missed both of his free throw attempts and
Nikola Mirotic punished Italy from the stripe to seal the winning
outcome for Spain.
Joan Sastre Morro provided 14 points, while
Joan Tomas (201-F-92) added 13 points in the victory.
Alessandro Gentile responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds for
Italy.
Michele Vitali (195-G-91) and
Riccardo Cervi (215-C-91) had 13 points each in defeat.
Group G
Austria - Lithuania
68-91
Lithuania snapped their four-game losing streak at U20 European
Championship. They overcame Austria in classification round today.
Austria looked better in the starting quarter. They led right from the
start recording a 25:24 advantage ten minutes into the game. Lithuania
pulled in front midway through the second quarter but Austria reacted
with a 7:0 run to regain control. Austria posted a 44:40 lead at
halftime. Staniulis scored six points in a row to trigger a 9:0 run from
Lithuania as they surged ahead 61:55 with two minutes to go in the third
quarter. The Baltic team entered the final quarter up by five points
64:59.
Saulius Kulvietis (203-F-91) triggered a 13:0 surge from Lithuania
at the start of the fourth quarter. The Baltic team cleared off and
marched to the victory at the end.
Saulius Kulvietis tallied 22 points and 13 rebounds for Lithuania.
Paulius Dambrauskas (191-G-91) accounted for 19 points in the
victory.
Thomas Klepeisz (187-G-91) replied with 17 points for Austria.
Anton Maresch (192-G-91) netted 13 points in the loss.
Serbia - Croatia
80-79
Serbia came from behind to silence Croatia at U20 European Championship.
The victory propelled Serbia to 3-0 record in Group G. It was a tough
battle from start to finish. Croatia had their backs against the wall
looking desperately for a win. They opened the game with six points in a
row and led throughout the starting quarter.
Boris Barac (206-F-92) made it 20:18 for Croatia at the first break.
Mikulic stretched the margin to 6 points early in the second quarter.
Croatia used a 7:0 run to take a 37:29 lead with under four minutes
remaining in the first half. But Serbia reacted with an 8:2 rally of
their own to surge ahead 40:39. The teams stayed close throughout the
third quarter. The lead changed hands for several times before Serbia
ensured a 60:58 lead with one quarter remaining.
Boris Barac and Mikulic organized a 14:3 run as Croatia posted a
72:63 lead midway through the fourth frame. Jaramaz and
Danilo Andjusic (197-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) helped Serbia to erase the deficit 75:75 with just over
two minutes to go. The teams exchanges strikes before
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) converted a three-point play giving Serbia an 80:79 lead
with four seconds to go. Dukan had a chance to win the game for Croatia
but missed a desperate three-pointer.
Nemanja Nedovic finished with 27 points and 7 assists for Serbia.
Danilo Andjusic added 14 points in the victory.
Boris Barac answered with 23 points for Croatia.
Domagoj Bubalo (214-C-91) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds in
the loss.
Qualifying Round Day 2 in Bilbao
- Jul 19, 2011
Group E
Latvia - Slovenia
89-84
Latvia celebrated the first win at the Qualifying Round of U20 European
Championship. They prevailed against Slovenia to improve at 2-2 record
in Group E. Slovenia fell at 0-4 record.
Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91, agency:
Players Group) provided 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the
charge. Mareks
Mareks Mejeris notched 7 points in the opening frame as Latvia
posted a 21:13 lead at the first break. Latvia cleared off to a 7-point
distance in the second term. Butjankovs opened a double-digit lead late
in the first half 41:31. Latvia ensured a 44:37 halftime advantage. But
Slovenia quickly erased the deficit and soon
Klemen Prepelic (191-G-92) pulled his team in front. Slovenia
entered the final frame up by five points 68:63.
Mareks Mejeris triggered a 16:0 run that put Latvia on top 85:73.
Slovenia made a fierce comeback effort cutting the deficit at 3 points
82:85. Lejasmeiers and Antrops hit four free throws in the dying seconds
to seal the winning outcome for Latvia.
Martins Meiers (206-C-91) notched 18 points and 9 rebounds for
Latvia.
Ugis Pinete (194-F-91) added 17 points, 5 boards and 5 assists in
the victory.
Klemen Prepelic answered with 17 points for Slovenia.
Alen Omic (213-C-92) answered with 16 points in the loss.
Russia - Sweden
67-65
Russia posted the second straight win at the U20 European Championship
Qualifying Round. They overcame Sweden to climb at 4-0 record in Group
E. Sweden slipped at 0-4 record in the ladder. Russia went on a 10:0 run
midway through the opening quarter to post a 23:10 lead. They ensured a
26:18 lead at the first break. Sweden erased the deficit in the second
quarter. The Scandinavian side tied things up at 30. Soon Czerapowicz,
Nordstrom and
Andreas Person (190-G-91) put Sweden in front. But
Ruslan Tumanov (190-G-91) capped the first half with a three-pointer
as Russia regained advantage 39:38. Russia went on a 12:0 run at the
start of the third quarter to boost the margin to 13 points 51:38.
Russia entered the fourth frame up by 10 points 58:48. Lindqvist nailed
8 points in a row at the beginning of the fourth quarter to cut the
deficit.
Andrey Zubkov (205-G/F-91) and Tkachenko maintained the advantage
for Russia however
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) put Sweden as close as two points 65:67
with 8 seconds remaining. Pavel Antipov commited a turnover giving
Sweden a chance to save the game. But Czerapowicz missed a jumper and
Russia had a narrow escape at the end.
Andrey Zubkov delivered 13 points, while
Ruslan Tumanov added 12 points in the victory.
Viktor Gaddefors answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Sweden.
Andreas Person netted 12 points in defeat.
Montenegro - France
49-58
France continued their unbeaten run at the U20 European Championship.
They overcame Montenegro tonight to improve at 4-0 record in Qualifying
Round Group E.
Romain Hillotte (195-G-91) scored 12 points to lead the effort.
Montenegro fell at 2-2 record after the loss. France got to a flying
start as they enjoyed an 8:2 lead midway through the first frame.
Montenegro got closer but
Romain Hillotte capped the period with a three-pointer as France
grabbed a 16:10 advantage. Les Bleus maintained the lead throughout the
low-scoring second period. France arrived at halftime up by three points
22:19. Montenegro tried hard but could not erase the deficit in the
third quarter. They faced a 6-point deficit heading into the fourth
frame 32:38.
Romain Hillotte, Yeguete and
Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency:
Beo Basket) opened a double-digit lead for France in the final
period.
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) and
Halil Kanacevic (203-F-91) dragged the Balkan team within 6 points
but it was as close as Montenegro could get. France stayed calm in the
dying minutes and registered a well-deserved win at the end.
Leo Westermann nailed 11 points, while
Joffrey Lauvergne (210-F-91) accounted for 9 points in the victory.
Bojan Dubljevic had 17 points and 7 rebounds for Montenegro.
Halil Kanacevic finished with 10 points in defeat.
Group F
Ukraine - Turkey
61-64
Turkey enjoyed the first win at the Qualifying Round of U20 European
Championship. They eked out a tough victory over Ukraine to climb at 1-3
record in Group F.
Sertac Sanli (212-F/C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) nailed 18 points to lead the effort. Ukraine suffered
the second straight loss in the group action and fell at 0-4 record.
Turkey opened the game with six points in a row but Ukraine turned
things around pretty quickly and arrived at the first break up by 6
points 21:15. Ukraine stayed in charge throughout the second frame.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) and
Sertac Sanli managed to get Turkey within one point 35:36 at
halftime. Ukraine opened the second half on a 7:0 run and rallied to a
51:44 advantage at the final intermission. Turkey got within two points
following a 5:0 spurt at the start of the fourth quarter. Ukraine
boosted the margin back to 8 points with under five minutes remaining.
Can Mutaf (193-G-91) and
Sertac Sanli drained back-to-back three-pointers and Koksal followed
with a layup as Turkey denied the deficit 59:59.
Furkan Aldemir put Turkey in front 60:59 with under three minutes to
go. Lebedintsev answered with a jumper but
Sertac Sanli connected from the arc to secure a 63:61 lead for
Turkey.
Sertac Sanli followed several misses from Ukrainian players with a
free throw and Turkey clinched the victory.
Furkan Aldemir netted 16 points and pulled down 7 rebounds, while
Can Mutaf had 14 points in the win.
Maksym Sandul (207-C-91) answered with 14 points and 12 boards for
Ukraine.
Vyacheslav Bobrov (202-F-92) and
Oleksandr Mishula (187-G-92) nailed 9 points each in defeat.
Spain - Germany
73-58
Spain registered the fifth straight win at the U20 European
Championship. This time the hosts overcame Germany to improve at 4-0
record in Group F. Germany slipped at 2-2 record after the loss. Spain
jumped in front from the first minutes and maintained the lead
throughout the opening quarter. They posted a 17:12 lead after ten
minutes. Germany opened the second frame on an 8:2 rally to pull in
front. Soon the visitors grabbed a 28:21 advantage. Germany arrived at
the big break up by two points 30:28. The lead changed hands for several
times early in the third period but Spain then went on an 11:1 surge to
build a 51:42 advantage. Germany got within three points early in the
final quarter but
Josep Franch (194-PG-91) and
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) quickly silenced the opponents as Spain
cruised to the victory at the end.
Nikola Mirotic tallied 22 points and 12 boards for Spain.
Josep Franch added 14 points in the win.
Daniel Theis (207-C-92) answered with 11 points for Germany.
Mathis Monninghoff (200-F/G-92) netted 10 points in defeat.
Greece - Italy
59-64 Alessandro Gentile (198-G/F-92) scored 23 points to pace Italy to
the fourth straight win at the U20 European Championship. Italy held off
Greece to take 4-0 record in Group F. Greece fell at 1-3 record after
the loss. It was a really close battle in the opening quarter. The teams
exchanged baskets before Greece were able to eke out an 18:16 lead into
the second term. Italy opened the second term with a 6:0 run to surge
ahead. The Azzurri led for some time before Greece capped the half on a
6:0 run to ensure a 32:30 advantage.
Alessandro Gentile nailed nine points in a row midway through the
third quarter to put the Azzurri in front 49:41. Italy arrived at the
final break up by 9 points 55:46. Greece cut the deficit to just three
points but
Alessandro Gentile followed with four straight points to keep Italy
in front.
Andrea De Nicolao (185-G-91) sealed the victory with four
consecutive points late in regulation.
Achille Polonara (202-F-91) accounted for 14 points and 6 boards for
Italy.
Andrea De Nicolao netted 8 points in the winning effort.
Dimitrios Katsivelis (194-G-91) answered with 12 points for Greece.
Manolis Koukoulas (211-C-91) provided 10 points in the losing
effort.
Group G
Austria - Serbia
64-83
Serbia recorded the second straight win at the U20 European Championship
Classification Round. They shot down Austria to climb at 2-0 record in
Group G. Austria in the meantime fell at 1-1 record after the loss.
Danilo Andjusic (197-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) stepped up with 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead Serbia
in this one. Serbia opened the game with five straight points and
controlled the tempo in the starting frame. They recorded a 23:12 lead
at the first intermission. Serbia kept in charge throughout the second
quarter. They capped with a 7:0 run to take a 45:29 halftime lead.
Serbia did not loosen the grasp in the third frame. They arrived at the
final break up by 14 points 64:50. Serbia tipped off the fourth quarter
with a 9:0 surge and never looked back en route to the victory.
Branislav Djekic tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds, while
Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) added 13 points in the victory.
Jozo Rados (203-C-93) responded with 13 points for Austria.
Carlos Novas (197-F-92) and
Thomas Klepeisz (187-G-91) finished with 10 points apiece in defeat.
Lithuania - Croatia
76-82
Lithuania lost their second straight game at the U20 European
Championship Classification Round. They surrendered against Croatia to
slip at 0-2 record in Group G. Croatia on the other hand celebrated the
first win and improved at 1-1 record in the ladder.
Domagoj Bubalo (214-C-91) stepped up with 25 points to pace the
Croats.
Saulius Kulvietis (203-F-91) unloaded 12 points in the starting
quarter but Croatia overcame this effort posting a 21:18 lead at the
first break. The lead changed hands for several times throughout the
second quarter. Finally
Roko Rogic (185-G-92) hit a jumper to make it 44:43 for Croatia at
halftime. The teams stayed close throughout the third frame. Staniulis
scored six points late in the quarter to give the Baltic team a 67:62
lead with one period remaining. Dambrauskas stretched the gap to 7
points at the beginning of the fourth quarter. However Barac soon
drained three triples in a row to put Croatia back on top.
Domagoj Bubalo and Babic made it 77:73 for Croatia with under three
minutes to go. Biruta and
Dovydas Redikas (193-G-92) cut the deficit but
Domagoj Bubalo and
Ivan Batur (203-G/F-91) accounted for five consecutive points and
Croatia celebrated a crucial win at the end.
Roko Rogic nailed 14 points, while
Ivan Batur produced 13 points in the victory.
Saulius Kulvietis replied with 17 points for Lithuania.
Dovydas Redikas had 14 points and 7 assists in defeat.
Preliminary round comes to an end in Bilbao
- Jul 16,
2011
Group A
Serbia - Slovenia
80-102
Slovenia caught the last train into U20 European Championship Qualifying
Round. They stunned Serbia tonight to clinch the third position in
preliminary round Group A.
Marko Pajic (204-F-92) scored 24 points to pace Slovenia. In the
meantime Serbia will team up with another European big basketball
nations Lithuania and Croatia in the battle against relegation in
classification round. The teams traded baskets early in the encounter
but Slovenia used a 12:0 run to take a 21:11 lead late in the first
period. Slovenia arrived at the first break up by 9 points 23:14.
Slovenia maintained the lead throughout the second period. They posted a
46:37 halftime lead. The teams forgot about defence in the high-flying
third term. They teamed up for 64 points in the quarter. Serbia got
within six points but Slovenia capped the term with a 16:2 rally to
build an 84:63 lead with one quarter remaining. Slovenia quickly boosted
the margin to 29 points and never looked back en route to the crucial
win.
Alen Omic (213-C-92) delivered 21 points and 8 rebounds for
Slovenia.
Edo Muric (202-F-91) added 19 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) answered with 26 points for Serbia.
Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) had 18 points in the loss.
Montenegro - Russia
66-68
Russia recorded the second straight win at U20 European Championship.
They nipped Montenegro to catch up their opponents in Group A ladder.
Both teams ensured the Qualifying Round appearance.
Andrey Zubkov (205-G/F-91) and
Nikita Balashov (206-F-91) nailed 13 points apiece to pace the
winners.
Nikola Ivanovic (187-G-94, agency:
Beo Basket) knocked down 7 points in the opening quarter to secure
Montenegro lead. Pastukhov however capped the frame with three points in
a row to narrow the gap at just a single point 17:18. Russia used an 8:1
run midway through the second frame to grab a 27:21 lead. But Montenegro
quickly erased the deficit and restored a 35:33 advantage at halftime.
The teams traded baskets throughout intense third frame. Montenegro
ensured a narrow 55:52 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Andrey Zubkov and
Nikita Balashov put Russia in charge 61:60 midway through the fourth
period. The teams exchanged points for several minutes before
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) made it 66:65 for the Balkan team with 55 seconds
remaining. However Ivan Strebkov penetrated into the paint, converted a
layup and got fouled. He followed with an accurate free throw to seal
the victory for Russia.
Pavel Antipov (203-F-91) produced 9 points in the winning effort.
Bojan Dubljevic posted 25 points and 10 rebounds for Montenegro.
Nikola Ivanovic and
Milutin Dukanovic (190-PG-91) had 12 points each in the loss.
Group B
Sweden - Croatia
70-56
Sweden celebrated the first win at the U20 European Championship in
Spain. They shocked Croatia to catch the last train into the Qualifying
Round from Group B.
Christopher Czerapowicz (200-SF-91) tallied 17 points and 13
rebounds to pace the Scandinavian team. Croatia in the meantime fell
into classification round and would try to avoid elimination in the next
three games. Croatia and Sweden stayed close throughout the first frame.
Croatia posted a 16:14 lead after ten minutes. But Sweden bounced back
cutting the deficit. The teams entered the second half all tied at 32.
Sweden shifted the gear in the third term. They used a 7:1 run midway
through the quarter to take a 41:39 lead.
Christopher Czerapowicz knocked down four points late in the quarter
as the Scandinavians posted a 52:46 lead with one quarter remaining.
Cutura opened the fourth frame with a layup but Sweden answered with
12:2 rally to clear off. Croatia never recovered afterwards as Sweden
marched to the victory at the end.
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) knocked down 13 points, while
Alexander Lindqvist (202-F-91) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for
Sweden.
Boris Barac (206-F-92) answered with 14 points for Croatia.
Ivan Mikulic (194-G-91) finished with 12 points in the loss.
France - Latvia
79-46
France registered the third win in a row at U20 European Championship.
They thumped Latvia to improve at 3-0 record in Group B. Latvia finished
in the third position in the pool qualifying into the next round of
action.
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) topscored with 23 points for Les Bleus.
Evan Fournier unloaded 15 points in the opening quarter to ensure
good start for France. Les Bleus grabbed a 24:12 lead at the first
break. France opened the second period with back-to-back three-pointers
to set the tone. Latvia scored just three points in the period as France
established a 38:15 halftime lead. Les Bleus maintained the advantage
throughout the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up
by 32 points 59:27. Latvia increased the tempo in the fourth quarter but
France easily matched the effort and cruised to the victory at the end.
Joffrey Lauvergne (210-F-91) nailed 14 points in the winning effort.
Martins Meiers (206-C-91) answered with 13 points for Latvia.
Edmunds Dukulis (204-C-92, agency:
Players Group) had 11 points in the loss.
Group C
Austria - Spain
47-120
Spain eased to the third straight win at U20 European Championship. The
hosts trounced Austrian counterparts to finish with a perfect 3-0 record
in Group C. Austria on the other hand suffered the third loss in a row
and stayed at the bottom of the ladder. Spain led from start to finish.
The hosts erupted for 27 points in the opening frame to build a 15-point
lead. Spain unloaded 38 points in the second period to aggravate the
damage. They established a 65:22 halftime lead. Spain refused to slow
down after the big break. They went on a full steam in the third quarter
scoring 31 points and building an unassailable 96:37 lead with one
quarter remaining. Spain just cruised on in the fourth term and
celebrated yet another impressive win at the end.
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) tallied 28 points and 7 rebounds in just
16 minutes on the court.
Alberto Jodar (204-F/C-91) contributed 18 points for the winners.
Carlos Novas (197-F-92) answered with 12 points for Austria.
Anton Maresch (192-G-91) had 11 points in defeat.
Turkey - Greece
63-78
Greece registered the second win at the U20 European Championship. They
rallied past Turkey to finish in the second place in Group C. Turkey
also advanced into Qualifying Round despite the loss. They claimed the
third position in the ladder.
Dimitrios Katsivelis (194-G-91) stepped up with 23 points, 10
rebounds and 4 assists to pace the Hellenes. Greece stunned Turkey in
the first frame. They went on a massive 27:8 run in the opening seven
minutes. Greece posted a 29:14 lead ten minutes into the encounter. But
Turkey struck back as they tipped off the second period with 12 points
in a row. Greece reacted with a 10:0 run of their own. They quickly
boosted the margin to 17 points.
Dimitrios Katsivelis gave the Hellenes a 20-point lead midway
through the third frame. Turkey stayed hopeful as they managed to narrow
the deficit at 12 points with one quarter remaining 50:62. But Greece
gave little chance for their opponents in the fourth stanza and rolled
to a confident win at the end.
Spyridon Motsenigos (194-G/F-92) nailed 12 points for Greece.
Linos-Spyridon Chrysikopoulos (206-F-92) added 11 points, 6 boards
and 6 assists in the victory.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) replied with 19 points and 17 rebounds for
Turkey.
Sertac Sanli (212-F/C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) finished with 10 points in the loss.
Group D
Ukraine - Italy
54-70
Italy recorded the second consecutive win at the U20 European
Championship in Spain. They rallied past Ukraine to improve at 2-1
record in Group D. The victory thus guaranteed the Qualifying Round
birth for the Azzurri.
Achille Polonara (202-F-91) knocked down 15 points to pace the
winners. Ukraine will await the result of Lithuania vs. Germany clash to
get to know their fate.
Andrea De Nicolao (185-G-91) sparked a 9:0 run from the Azzurri late
in the first period to take a 16:11 lead.
Achille Polonara came up with 6 points in the second period as Italy
maintained the advantage. Moreover they established a 33:23 halftime
lead. Italy went on a 12:0 rally in the third term as the margin grew at
22-point mark 48:26. Italy entered the fourth quarter up by 22 points
52:30.
Achille Polonara and Cervi boosted the gap to 25 points early in the
fourth frame before Ukraine showed some character. Mishula, Sandul and
Andriy Lebedintsev (187-PG-91) cut the deficit at 16-point mark at
the end.
Nicolo Melli (205-F-91) nailed 12 points, while
Andrea De Nicolao added 10 in the victory.
Andriy Lebedintsev answered with 14 points for Ukraine.
Pavlo Krutous (195-G/F-92) had 8 points in the loss.
Lithuania - Germany
74-88
Germany wrapped up U20 European Championship preliminary round with
victory. They knocked down Lithuania to clinch the second place in Group
D. Lithuania in the meantime suffered the second loss and would battle
against relegation in classification round now.
Niels Giffey (200-G/F-91) paced well-balanced effort from Germany
with 16 points.
Augustas Peciukevicius (191-G-91) unloaded 11 points in the first
period to keep Lithuania in charge. The Baltic team erupted for 31
points to build a 5-point lead. But
Ole Wendt (190-G-92, agency:
Limelight Hoops) and Barthel quickly erased the deficit in the
second frame. The teams traded baskets before
Dovydas Redikas (193-G-92) made it 45:44 for Lithuania at halftime.
Germany opened the second half on a 6:0 run to surge ahead. Lithuania
managed just seven points in the third term to face a 9-point deficit
before the fourth quarter. Germany tipped off the fourth quarter with a
7:2 run to take a 14-point lead. Kulvietis and
Augustas Peciukevicius gave Lithuania hope as they dragged the team
within 6 points with just over two minutes remaining. But Theis, Klein
and
Ole Wendt converted a bunch of free throws late in regulation to
seal the victory for Germany.
Mathis Monninghoff (200-F/G-92) and
Ole Wendt produced 15 points each for Germany.
Augustas Peciukevicius produced 18 points, 6 boards and 6 assists
for Lithuania.
Dovydas Redikas added 13 points in the loss.
Preliminary round comes to an end in Bilbao
- Jul 16,
2011
Group A
Serbia - Slovenia
80-102
Slovenia caught the last train into U20 European Championship Qualifying
Round. They stunned Serbia tonight to clinch the third position in
preliminary round Group A.
Marko Pajic (204-F-92) scored 24 points to pace Slovenia. In the
meantime Serbia will team up with another European big basketball
nations Lithuania and Croatia in the battle against relegation in
classification round. The teams traded baskets early in the encounter
but Slovenia used a 12:0 run to take a 21:11 lead late in the first
period. Slovenia arrived at the first break up by 9 points 23:14.
Slovenia maintained the lead throughout the second period. They posted a
46:37 halftime lead. The teams forgot about defence in the high-flying
third term. They teamed up for 64 points in the quarter. Serbia got
within six points but Slovenia capped the term with a 16:2 rally to
build an 84:63 lead with one quarter remaining. Slovenia quickly boosted
the margin to 29 points and never looked back en route to the crucial
win.
Alen Omic (213-C-92) delivered 21 points and 8 rebounds for
Slovenia.
Edo Muric (202-F-91) added 19 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) answered with 26 points for Serbia.
Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) had 18 points in the loss.
Montenegro - Russia
66-68
Russia recorded the second straight win at U20 European Championship.
They nipped Montenegro to catch up their opponents in Group A ladder.
Both teams ensured the Qualifying Round appearance.
Andrey Zubkov (205-G/F-91) and
Nikita Balashov (206-F-91) nailed 13 points apiece to pace the
winners.
Nikola Ivanovic (187-G-94, agency:
Beo Basket) knocked down 7 points in the opening quarter to secure
Montenegro lead. Pastukhov however capped the frame with three points in
a row to narrow the gap at just a single point 17:18. Russia used an 8:1
run midway through the second frame to grab a 27:21 lead. But Montenegro
quickly erased the deficit and restored a 35:33 advantage at halftime.
The teams traded baskets throughout intense third frame. Montenegro
ensured a narrow 55:52 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Andrey Zubkov and
Nikita Balashov put Russia in charge 61:60 midway through the fourth
period. The teams exchanged points for several minutes before
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) made it 66:65 for the Balkan team with 55 seconds
remaining. However Ivan Strebkov penetrated into the paint, converted a
layup and got fouled. He followed with an accurate free throw to seal
the victory for Russia.
Pavel Antipov (203-F-91) produced 9 points in the winning effort.
Bojan Dubljevic posted 25 points and 10 rebounds for Montenegro.
Nikola Ivanovic and
Milutin Dukanovic (190-PG-91) had 12 points each in the loss.
Group B
Sweden - Croatia
70-56
Sweden celebrated the first win at the U20 European Championship in
Spain. They shocked Croatia to catch the last train into the Qualifying
Round from Group B.
Christopher Czerapowicz (200-SF-91) tallied 17 points and 13
rebounds to pace the Scandinavian team. Croatia in the meantime fell
into classification round and would try to avoid elimination in the next
three games. Croatia and Sweden stayed close throughout the first frame.
Croatia posted a 16:14 lead after ten minutes. But Sweden bounced back
cutting the deficit. The teams entered the second half all tied at 32.
Sweden shifted the gear in the third term. They used a 7:1 run midway
through the quarter to take a 41:39 lead.
Christopher Czerapowicz knocked down four points late in the quarter
as the Scandinavians posted a 52:46 lead with one quarter remaining.
Cutura opened the fourth frame with a layup but Sweden answered with
12:2 rally to clear off. Croatia never recovered afterwards as Sweden
marched to the victory at the end.
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) knocked down 13 points, while
Alexander Lindqvist (202-F-91) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for
Sweden.
Boris Barac (206-F-92) answered with 14 points for Croatia.
Ivan Mikulic (194-G-91) finished with 12 points in the loss.
France - Latvia
79-46
France registered the third win in a row at U20 European Championship.
They thumped Latvia to improve at 3-0 record in Group B. Latvia finished
in the third position in the pool qualifying into the next round of
action.
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) topscored with 23 points for Les Bleus.
Evan Fournier unloaded 15 points in the opening quarter to ensure
good start for France. Les Bleus grabbed a 24:12 lead at the first
break. France opened the second period with back-to-back three-pointers
to set the tone. Latvia scored just three points in the period as France
established a 38:15 halftime lead. Les Bleus maintained the advantage
throughout the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up
by 32 points 59:27. Latvia increased the tempo in the fourth quarter but
France easily matched the effort and cruised to the victory at the end.
Joffrey Lauvergne (210-F-91) nailed 14 points in the winning effort.
Martins Meiers (206-C-91) answered with 13 points for Latvia.
Edmunds Dukulis (204-C-92, agency:
Players Group) had 11 points in the loss.
Group C
Austria - Spain
47-120
Spain eased to the third straight win at U20 European Championship. The
hosts trounced Austrian counterparts to finish with a perfect 3-0 record
in Group C. Austria on the other hand suffered the third loss in a row
and stayed at the bottom of the ladder. Spain led from start to finish.
The hosts erupted for 27 points in the opening frame to build a 15-point
lead. Spain unloaded 38 points in the second period to aggravate the
damage. They established a 65:22 halftime lead. Spain refused to slow
down after the big break. They went on a full steam in the third quarter
scoring 31 points and building an unassailable 96:37 lead with one
quarter remaining. Spain just cruised on in the fourth term and
celebrated yet another impressive win at the end.
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) tallied 28 points and 7 rebounds in just
16 minutes on the court.
Alberto Jodar (204-F/C-91) contributed 18 points for the winners.
Carlos Novas (197-F-92) answered with 12 points for Austria.
Anton Maresch (192-G-91) had 11 points in defeat.
Turkey - Greece
63-78
Greece registered the second win at the U20 European Championship. They
rallied past Turkey to finish in the second place in Group C. Turkey
also advanced into Qualifying Round despite the loss. They claimed the
third position in the ladder.
Dimitrios Katsivelis (194-G-91) stepped up with 23 points, 10
rebounds and 4 assists to pace the Hellenes. Greece stunned Turkey in
the first frame. They went on a massive 27:8 run in the opening seven
minutes. Greece posted a 29:14 lead ten minutes into the encounter. But
Turkey struck back as they tipped off the second period with 12 points
in a row. Greece reacted with a 10:0 run of their own. They quickly
boosted the margin to 17 points.
Dimitrios Katsivelis gave the Hellenes a 20-point lead midway
through the third frame. Turkey stayed hopeful as they managed to narrow
the deficit at 12 points with one quarter remaining 50:62. But Greece
gave little chance for their opponents in the fourth stanza and rolled
to a confident win at the end.
Spyridon Motsenigos (194-G/F-92) nailed 12 points for Greece.
Linos-Spyridon Chrysikopoulos (206-F-92) added 11 points, 6 boards
and 6 assists in the victory.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) replied with 19 points and 17 rebounds for
Turkey.
Sertac Sanli (212-F/C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) finished with 10 points in the loss.
Group D
Ukraine - Italy
54-70
Italy recorded the second consecutive win at the U20 European
Championship in Spain. They rallied past Ukraine to improve at 2-1
record in Group D. The victory thus guaranteed the Qualifying Round
birth for the Azzurri.
Achille Polonara (202-F-91) knocked down 15 points to pace the
winners. Ukraine will await the result of Lithuania vs. Germany clash to
get to know their fate.
Andrea De Nicolao (185-G-91) sparked a 9:0 run from the Azzurri late
in the first period to take a 16:11 lead.
Achille Polonara came up with 6 points in the second period as Italy
maintained the advantage. Moreover they established a 33:23 halftime
lead. Italy went on a 12:0 rally in the third term as the margin grew at
22-point mark 48:26. Italy entered the fourth quarter up by 22 points
52:30.
Achille Polonara and Cervi boosted the gap to 25 points early in the
fourth frame before Ukraine showed some character. Mishula, Sandul and
Andriy Lebedintsev (187-PG-91) cut the deficit at 16-point mark at
the end.
Nicolo Melli (205-F-91) nailed 12 points, while
Andrea De Nicolao added 10 in the victory.
Andriy Lebedintsev answered with 14 points for Ukraine.
Pavlo Krutous (195-G/F-92) had 8 points in the loss.
Lithuania - Germany
74-88
Germany wrapped up U20 European Championship preliminary round with
victory. They knocked down Lithuania to clinch the second place in Group
D. Lithuania in the meantime suffered the second loss and would battle
against relegation in classification round now.
Niels Giffey (200-G/F-91) paced well-balanced effort from Germany
with 16 points.
Augustas Peciukevicius (191-G-91) unloaded 11 points in the first
period to keep Lithuania in charge. The Baltic team erupted for 31
points to build a 5-point lead. But
Ole Wendt (190-G-92, agency:
Limelight Hoops) and Barthel quickly erased the deficit in the
second frame. The teams traded baskets before
Dovydas Redikas (193-G-92) made it 45:44 for Lithuania at halftime.
Germany opened the second half on a 6:0 run to surge ahead. Lithuania
managed just seven points in the third term to face a 9-point deficit
before the fourth quarter. Germany tipped off the fourth quarter with a
7:2 run to take a 14-point lead. Kulvietis and
Augustas Peciukevicius gave Lithuania hope as they dragged the team
within 6 points with just over two minutes remaining. But Theis, Klein
and
Ole Wendt converted a bunch of free throws late in regulation to
seal the victory for Germany.
Mathis Monninghoff (200-F/G-92) and
Ole Wendt produced 15 points each for Germany.
Augustas Peciukevicius produced 18 points, 6 boards and 6 assists
for Lithuania.
Dovydas Redikas added 13 points in the loss.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Bilbao
- Jul 14, 2011
Group A
Montenegro - Slovenia
80-77
Montenegro victoriously opened their U20 European Championship campaign.
They overcame Slovenia in a tough clash in Group A.
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) stepped up with 30 points and 12 rebounds to pace the
winners.
Milutin Dukanovic (190-PG-91) hit a winning three-pointer with four
seconds remaining in regulation. Slovenia dominated in the first half.
They posted a 21:17 lead ten minutes into the encounter. Back-to-back
three-pointers from
Edo Muric (202-F-91) gave Slovenia a 41:29 lead midway through the
second term. Slovenia followed with eight points in a row to establish a
49:31 halftime lead. However Montenegro used an 11:0 run midway through
the third term to cut the deficit. They trailed by eight points with one
quarter remaining 56:64. Dubljevic erupted for seven points to drag
Montenegro as close as three points 69:72. Montenegro soon pulled in
front 75:72 with under three minutes to go. Prepelic and
Alen Omic (213-C-92) levelled things up at 77 but a treble from
Milutin Dukanovic sealed the outcome.
Nikola Ivanovic (187-G-94, agency:
Beo Basket) netted 15 points, while
Milutin Dukanovic added 12 points and 8 assists for Montenegro.
Alen Omic answered with 28 points for Slovenia.
Edo Muric provided 16 points in the loss.
Russia - Serbia
62-72
Serbian U20 National Team registered the first win at European
Championship in Spain. They outscored Russia to improve at 1-0 record in
Group A.
Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) stepped up with 15 points to lead the winners. Russia
opened the game with seven points in a row. Serbia needed some time to
tune in as they grabbed an 18:15 lead late in the quarter. Serbia
entered the second quarter up by a single point 18:17. The lead changed
hands for several times before Serbia pulled in front and recorded a
46:36 lead at the interval. Serbia kept Russia at bay throughout the
third term. The Balkan team established a 60:49 lead heading into the
final frame. Fidiy and
Ivan Strebkov (185-PG-91) pulled Russia within six points with just
over three minutes remaining. But Branislav Djekic and Andjusic answered
with six points in a row and Serbia marched to the victory at the end.
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) provided 13 points for Serbia.
Nikola Kalinic (202-F-91) added 12 points in the win.
Ivan Strebkov replied with 13 points for Russia.
Artem Gorlanov (196-G-91) accounted for 11 points in the loss.
Group B
Sweden - Latvia
57-59 Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91, agency:
Players Group) (207-F-91, agency: Players Group) knocked down a
buzzer-beating jumper to propel Latvia past Sweden on the first day of
U20 European Championship in Bilbao, Spain.
Janis Antrops (193-G-91, agency:
Interperformances) scored 13 points to lead Latvia in the opening
win in Group B. Latvia dominated in the starting quarter. They opened a
21:13 lead late in the period. Latvia entered the second frame up by 8
points 25:17. Pinete gave Latvia a 10-point advantage at the start of
the second term. The Scandinavians however were able to get within 4
points at halftime 35:39.
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) finally nailed four points in a row to
level things up at 43 midway through the third term. The teams headed
into the final quarter tied at 48. Sweden used a 7:0 run midway through
the fourth period to gain a 57:51 lead. However Dukulis and
Davis Lejasmeiers (190-G-91) erased the deficit. Person missed his
attempt and
Mareks Mejeris punished Sweden at the buzzer.
Mareks Mejeris finished with 12 points, while
Davis Lejasmeiers added 10 points in the victory.
Viktor Gaddefors replied with 14 points for Sweden.
Alexander Lindqvist (202-F-91) had 11 points in the loss.
Croatia - France
33-49
France celebrated victory in U20 European Championship opener. They
outgunned Croatia in a defensively-minded Group B clash in Bilbao,
Spain. Les Bleus limited their opponents beyond 10 points in every
quarter and celebrated a comprehensive win at the end.
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) stepped up with 18 points and 7 rebounds
to lead the winners.
Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency:
Beo Basket) ensured a 7:2 start for France. Les Bleus earned a 12:8
lead after ten minutes. Croatia got within one midway through the second
term but the misses mounted they faced a 15:25 halftime deficit. France
stretched the gap to 14 points in the third term. They entered the
fourth quarter up by 12 points 36:24. Les Bleus tipped off the final
term on a 9:0 run and never looked back en route to the victory.
Leo Westermann delivered 10 points and 8 rebounds, while
Rudy Gobert (213-C-92) added 6 points in the win.
Ivan Batur (203-G/F-91) answered with 10 points for Croatia.
Ante Cutura (203-F/C-91, agency:
Interperformances) netted 9 points in the loss.
Group C
Austria - Greece
51-69
Greece registered the victory in the U20 European Championship opener.
The Hellenes overcame pesky Austria in Group C. Greece erupted for 28
points in the fourth quarter to tame their opponents.
Sokratis Psaropoulos (191-PG-92, agency:
FCM) and
Linos-Spyridon Chrysikopoulos (206-F-92) accounted for 16 points
apiece in the victory. Mares and
Jozo Rados (203-C-93) teamed up to give Austria a dreamy start. The
Division A newcomers posted a 16:4 lead early in the game. Austria
stayed in charge and recorded a 21:18 lead after ten minutes. Greece
erased the deficit and surged ahead 30:29 midway through the second
term. But Austria capped the half with five points in a row to post a
34:30 advantage. Austria did not allow Greece to deny the deficit as
they entered the fourth term up by two points 43:41. But Greece finally
shook off sloppiness in the final term. The Hellenes unleashed 28 points
in the period and rallied to a confident win at the end.
Spyridon Motsenigos (194-G/F-92) netted 11 points in the winning
effort.
Anton Maresch (192-G-91) replied with 15 points for Austria.
Jozo Rados notched 13 points in the loss.
Spain - Turkey
90-41
Spain eased past Turkey in U20 European Championship opener for both
teams. The hosts led from start to finish registering a comfortable win
at the end.
Joan Sastre Morro (201-F-91) nailed 16 points to pace the hosts. The
teams stayed close in the opening minutes. But Spain capped the first
period with a 12:0 surge to clear off 24:12. Spain continued to enlarge
the lead throughout the second quarter. The home team established a
39:20 halftime advantage. Spain just mounted the lead in the third
quarter. They entered the fourth period up by insurmountable 40 points
67:27. Spain never looked back en route to the victory then.
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) nailed 15 points, while
Josep Franch (194-PG-91) added 13 points in the win.
Huseyin Koksal (195-F-91) answered with 10 points for Turkey.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) provided 6 points and 11 rebounds in the
loss.
Group D
Italy - Lithuania
77-82
Lithuania earned the first win at U20 European Championship in Spain.
The Baltic team overcame Italy in Group D opener.
Saulius Kulvietis (203-F-91) was pivotal with 32 points and 10
rebounds for the winners. The teams stayed close throughout the opening
quarter. They exchanged baskets to enter the second term tied at 18.
Italy pulled in front 27:21 early in the second period. But Lithuania
quickly erased the deficit. Italy and Lithuania arrived at halftime tied
at 39. The lead changed hands for several times throughout the third
quarter. Lithuania capped the third term with five points in a row to
take a 58:55 advantage. Dovydas Redikas and
Saulius Kulvietis boosted the margin to 11 points midway through the
fourth frame. Butkevicius and Dovydas Redikas went deadly from the
stripe in the final seconds and Lithuania celebrated victory at the end.
Dovydas Redikas finished with 12 points, 7 assists and 5 boards, while
Augustas Peciukevicius (191-G-91) added 11 points for the winners.
Achille Polonara (202-F-91) answered with 18 points for Italy.
Andrea De Nicolao (185-G-91) netted 15 points in the loss.
Ukraine - Germany
68-72
Germany recorded the initial victory at U20 European Championship. They
held off Ukraine in the opener.
Patrick Heckmann (198-F/G-92) knocked down 22 points to pace the
effort. Germany used a 12:0 run midway through the opening quarter to
clear off. Germany posted a 20:11 lead at the first break. Germany
maintained the lead throughout the second quarter.
Oleksandr Lypovyy (199-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) and Iegorov capped the half with five points in a row as
Ukraine cut the deficit at 7 points 23:30 at the interval. Ukraine
narrowed the gap to only 3 points early in the second half. Germany
responded with a 13:2 run to restore a 14-point lead 46:32. Frank Menz
team entered the fourth period up by 11 points 48:37. Germany still led
by 11 points with just over five minutes remaining. But Mishula unloaded
9 points in a row, while
Andriy Lebedintsev (187-PG-91) and
Oleksandr Lypovyy followed with two triples as Ukraine cut the
distance to just three points.
Andriy Lebedintsev sank two free throws as the margin grew thinner.
Mathis Monninghoff (200-F/G-92) and
Patrick Heckmann accounted for five points next to give some
breathing space for Germany. A bunch of misses from Ukrainian players
allowed Germany to escape with a tough win at the end.
Mathis Monninghoff produced 15 points, while
Daniel Theis (207-C-92) added 11 points for the winners.
Andriy Lebedintsev replied with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
for Ukraine.
Oleksandr Lypovyy netted 16 points in the loss.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Bilbao
- Jul 14, 2011
Group A
Montenegro - Slovenia
80-77
Montenegro victoriously opened their U20 European Championship campaign.
They overcame Slovenia in a tough clash in Group A.
Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency:
Beo Basket) stepped up with 30 points and 12 rebounds to pace the
winners.
Milutin Dukanovic (190-PG-91) hit a winning three-pointer with four
seconds remaining in regulation. Slovenia dominated in the first half.
They posted a 21:17 lead ten minutes into the encounter. Back-to-back
three-pointers from
Edo Muric (202-F-91) gave Slovenia a 41:29 lead midway through the
second term. Slovenia followed with eight points in a row to establish a
49:31 halftime lead. However Montenegro used an 11:0 run midway through
the third term to cut the deficit. They trailed by eight points with one
quarter remaining 56:64. Dubljevic erupted for seven points to drag
Montenegro as close as three points 69:72. Montenegro soon pulled in
front 75:72 with under three minutes to go. Prepelic and
Alen Omic (213-C-92) levelled things up at 77 but a treble from
Milutin Dukanovic sealed the outcome.
Nikola Ivanovic (187-G-94, agency:
Beo Basket) netted 15 points, while
Milutin Dukanovic added 12 points and 8 assists for Montenegro.
Alen Omic answered with 28 points for Slovenia.
Edo Muric provided 16 points in the loss.
Russia - Serbia
62-72
Serbian U20 National Team registered the first win at European
Championship in Spain. They outscored Russia to improve at 1-0 record in
Group A.
Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) stepped up with 15 points to lead the winners. Russia
opened the game with seven points in a row. Serbia needed some time to
tune in as they grabbed an 18:15 lead late in the quarter. Serbia
entered the second quarter up by a single point 18:17. The lead changed
hands for several times before Serbia pulled in front and recorded a
46:36 lead at the interval. Serbia kept Russia at bay throughout the
third term. The Balkan team established a 60:49 lead heading into the
final frame. Fidiy and
Ivan Strebkov (185-PG-91) pulled Russia within six points with just
over three minutes remaining. But Branislav Djekic and Andjusic answered
with six points in a row and Serbia marched to the victory at the end.
Nemanja Nedovic (192-PG-91, agency:
Beo Basket) provided 13 points for Serbia.
Nikola Kalinic (202-F-91) added 12 points in the win.
Ivan Strebkov replied with 13 points for Russia.
Artem Gorlanov (196-G-91) accounted for 11 points in the loss.
Group B
Sweden - Latvia
57-59 Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91, agency:
Players Group) (207-F-91, agency: Players Group) knocked down a
buzzer-beating jumper to propel Latvia past Sweden on the first day of
U20 European Championship in Bilbao, Spain.
Janis Antrops (193-G-91, agency:
Interperformances) scored 13 points to lead Latvia in the opening
win in Group B. Latvia dominated in the starting quarter. They opened a
21:13 lead late in the period. Latvia entered the second frame up by 8
points 25:17. Pinete gave Latvia a 10-point advantage at the start of
the second term. The Scandinavians however were able to get within 4
points at halftime 35:39.
Viktor Gaddefors (200-F-92) finally nailed four points in a row to
level things up at 43 midway through the third term. The teams headed
into the final quarter tied at 48. Sweden used a 7:0 run midway through
the fourth period to gain a 57:51 lead. However Dukulis and
Davis Lejasmeiers (190-G-91) erased the deficit. Person missed his
attempt and
Mareks Mejeris punished Sweden at the buzzer.
Mareks Mejeris finished with 12 points, while
Davis Lejasmeiers added 10 points in the victory.
Viktor Gaddefors replied with 14 points for Sweden.
Alexander Lindqvist (202-F-91) had 11 points in the loss.
Croatia - France
33-49
France celebrated victory in U20 European Championship opener. They
outgunned Croatia in a defensively-minded Group B clash in Bilbao,
Spain. Les Bleus limited their opponents beyond 10 points in every
quarter and celebrated a comprehensive win at the end.
Evan Fournier (200-G/F-92) stepped up with 18 points and 7 rebounds
to lead the winners.
Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency:
Beo Basket) ensured a 7:2 start for France. Les Bleus earned a 12:8
lead after ten minutes. Croatia got within one midway through the second
term but the misses mounted they faced a 15:25 halftime deficit. France
stretched the gap to 14 points in the third term. They entered the
fourth quarter up by 12 points 36:24. Les Bleus tipped off the final
term on a 9:0 run and never looked back en route to the victory.
Leo Westermann delivered 10 points and 8 rebounds, while
Rudy Gobert (213-C-92) added 6 points in the win.
Ivan Batur (203-G/F-91) answered with 10 points for Croatia.
Ante Cutura (203-F/C-91, agency:
Interperformances) netted 9 points in the loss.
Group C
Austria - Greece
51-69
Greece registered the victory in the U20 European Championship opener.
The Hellenes overcame pesky Austria in Group C. Greece erupted for 28
points in the fourth quarter to tame their opponents.
Sokratis Psaropoulos (191-PG-92, agency:
FCM) and
Linos-Spyridon Chrysikopoulos (206-F-92) accounted for 16 points
apiece in the victory. Mares and
Jozo Rados (203-C-93) teamed up to give Austria a dreamy start. The
Division A newcomers posted a 16:4 lead early in the game. Austria
stayed in charge and recorded a 21:18 lead after ten minutes. Greece
erased the deficit and surged ahead 30:29 midway through the second
term. But Austria capped the half with five points in a row to post a
34:30 advantage. Austria did not allow Greece to deny the deficit as
they entered the fourth term up by two points 43:41. But Greece finally
shook off sloppiness in the final term. The Hellenes unleashed 28 points
in the period and rallied to a confident win at the end.
Spyridon Motsenigos (194-G/F-92) netted 11 points in the winning
effort.
Anton Maresch (192-G-91) replied with 15 points for Austria.
Jozo Rados notched 13 points in the loss.
Spain - Turkey
90-41
Spain eased past Turkey in U20 European Championship opener for both
teams. The hosts led from start to finish registering a comfortable win
at the end.
Joan Sastre Morro (201-F-91) nailed 16 points to pace the hosts. The
teams stayed close in the opening minutes. But Spain capped the first
period with a 12:0 surge to clear off 24:12. Spain continued to enlarge
the lead throughout the second quarter. The home team established a
39:20 halftime advantage. Spain just mounted the lead in the third
quarter. They entered the fourth period up by insurmountable 40 points
67:27. Spain never looked back en route to the victory then.
Nikola Mirotic (209-F/C-91) nailed 15 points, while
Josep Franch (194-PG-91) added 13 points in the win.
Huseyin Koksal (195-F-91) answered with 10 points for Turkey.
Furkan Aldemir (207-F-91) provided 6 points and 11 rebounds in the
loss.
Group D
Italy - Lithuania
77-82
Lithuania earned the first win at U20 European Championship in Spain.
The Baltic team overcame Italy in Group D opener.
Saulius Kulvietis (203-F-91) was pivotal with 32 points and 10
rebounds for the winners. The teams stayed close throughout the opening
quarter. They exchanged baskets to enter the second term tied at 18.
Italy pulled in front 27:21 early in the second period. But Lithuania
quickly erased the deficit. Italy and Lithuania arrived at halftime tied
at 39. The lead changed hands for several times throughout the third
quarter. Lithuania capped the third term with five points in a row to
take a 58:55 advantage. Dovydas Redikas and
Saulius Kulvietis boosted the margin to 11 points midway through the
fourth frame. Butkevicius and Dovydas Redikas went deadly from the
stripe in the final seconds and Lithuania celebrated victory at the end.
Dovydas Redikas finished with 12 points, 7 assists and 5 boards, while
Augustas Peciukevicius (191-G-91) added 11 points for the winners.
Achille Polonara (202-F-91) answered with 18 points for Italy.
Andrea De Nicolao (185-G-91) netted 15 points in the loss.
Ukraine - Germany
68-72
Germany recorded the initial victory at U20 European Championship. They
held off Ukraine in the opener.
Patrick Heckmann (198-F/G-92) knocked down 22 points to pace the
effort. Germany used a 12:0 run midway through the opening quarter to
clear off. Germany posted a 20:11 lead at the first break. Germany
maintained the lead throughout the second quarter.
Oleksandr Lypovyy (199-G-91, agency:
Beo Basket) and Iegorov capped the half with five points in a row as
Ukraine cut the deficit at 7 points 23:30 at the interval. Ukraine
narrowed the gap to only 3 points early in the second half. Germany
responded with a 13:2 run to restore a 14-point lead 46:32. Frank Menz
team entered the fourth period up by 11 points 48:37. Germany still led
by 11 points with just over five minutes remaining. But Mishula unloaded
9 points in a row, while
Andriy Lebedintsev (187-PG-91) and
Oleksandr Lypovyy followed with two triples as Ukraine cut the
distance to just three points.
Andriy Lebedintsev sank two free throws as the margin grew thinner.
Mathis Monninghoff (200-F/G-92) and
Patrick Heckmann accounted for five points next to give some
breathing space for Germany. A bunch of misses from Ukrainian players
allowed Germany to escape with a tough win at the end.
Mathis Monninghoff produced 15 points, while
Daniel Theis (207-C-92) added 11 points for the winners.
Andriy Lebedintsev replied with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
for Ukraine.
Oleksandr Lypovyy netted 16 points in the loss.
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