Division B. Montenegro crowned champions in Chalkida - Jul 24, 2016
FINAL
Iceland - Montenegro 76-78 OT Montenegro claimed the Division B title. They outlasted Iceland in the exciting Final in Chalkida today. Petar Popovic (191-PG-96, agency: BeoBasket) provided 21 points to lead the Balkan team. Montenegro dominated throughout the first half. They established a 41:29 halftime lead. Montenegro piled up a 14-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Iceland once again showed character. They triggered a 26:12 run in the final stanza to force overtime. But Montenegro outscored their opponents 7:5 in the extra period and got away with the title. Milos Krivokapic (185-PG-96) posted 17 points to lead the winners. Jon Gudmundsson (192-G-96) responded with 23 points and 13 rebounds for Iceland. Petur Birgisson (185-G-96) had 17 points in the defeat.
3-4 Place
Greece - Croatia 73-67 Greece beat Croatia to earn the Bronze medals at the championship. The Hellenes also claimed Division A promotion with the win. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (205-SF-97) posted 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Croatia piled up a 41:26 halftime lead. However Greece turned things around in the third term. They went on a 32:8 run to spur ahead. Croatia tried to return into the game in the fourth quarter. They pulled closer but Greece hung on to seal the win. Vasileios Toliopoulos (186-PG-96, agency: Octagon Europe) had 17 points in the victory. Lovro Mazalin (204-SF-97, agency: BeoBasket) responded with 30 points and 14 rebounds for Croatia.
5-6 Place
Poland - Bosnia 63-94 Bosnia and Herzegovina sealed the fifth position at the championship. They stormed past Poland tonight. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Markus Loncar (213-C-96) provided 17 points and 9 rebounds for Bosnia. Poland jumped to a 20:13 lead after ten minutes. But Bosnia responded with a 61:31 run in the next two quarters to spur ahead. They finished off Poland with a 20:12 rally in the fourth period. Edin Atic (201-G/F-97) posted 16 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for the winners. Maciej Bender (210-F/C-97) replied with 15 points for Poland.
7-8 Place
United Kingdom - Georgia 77-41 Great Britain cruised past Georgia to finish 7th in Chalkida. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Callum Lawson (196-F-96) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Great Britain piled up a 37:21 halftime lead. Great Britain did not slow down after the big break. They ignited a 40:20 second half run to seal the win. Jules Akodo (188-G-96) had 11 points and 8 steals for the winners. Levan Maskhulia (200-SF-96) and Giorgi Tvalabeishvili (208-C-98) responded with 11 points each for Georgia.
9-10 Place
Romania - Russia 72-78 Russia beat Romania for the 9th place in Chalkida. Daniil Sinegubov (203-F-96) posted 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the winners. Russia built a 47:38 halftime lead. They stretched the gap at 11-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Ilya Karpenkov (202-F/C-97), Dmitriy Makeev (190-PG-96) and Azat Tukmakov (190-SG-96) had 14 points each for Russia. Nicolae-Bogdan Nicolescu (200-F-97) responded with 24 points and 8 caroms for Romania.
11-12 Place
Portugal - Ireland 64-38 Portugal cruised past Ireland to finish 11th in Chalkida. Diogo Araujo (201-F/C-97) provided 19 points to pace the winners. Portugal established a 36:25 halftime lead. They held Ireland to just 13 points in the second half to seal the win. Carlos Cardoso (183-PG-97) posted 10 points and 9 assists for the winners. Graham Brannelly (190-SF-96) responded with 10 points for Ireland.
13-14 Place
Belarus - FYR Macedonia 85-33 Belarus thumped FYR Macedonia in their final game at the tournament. Maksim Salash (206-C/F-96, agency: Alti Sport) stepped up with 33 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Belarus piled up a 43:9 halftime lead. They followed with a 42:24 second half rally to celebrate victory. Andrei Rogozenko (180-PG-97) netted 10 points for the winners. Andrej Cvetkovski (192-PG-96) responded with 7 points for FYR Macedonia.
15-16 Place
Holland - Slovakia 76-46 Netherlands stormed past Slovakia to earn the 15th position. Freek Vos (201-F-97) delivered 22 points to lead the Dutch side. Netherlands secured a 39:29 halftime lead. They went on a 22:7 run in the third term to clear off for good. Coen Stolk (195-F-97) produced 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Robert Rozanek (190-G-96) responded with 14 points for Slovakia.
17-18 Place
Bulgaria - Armenia 61-65 Armenia ensured the 15th position in Chalkida. They nipped Bulgaria in the final game at the tournament. Steven Enoch (211-F/C-97) posted 23 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. Armenia posted a 39:35 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 6-point mark at the final break. Bulgaria narrowed the gap in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Aram Arslanian (192-PF-98) provided 18 points for the winners. Adriyan Sekulov (179-PG-96) responded with 22 points for Bulgaria.
Division B. Iceland and Montenegro enter Final in Chalkida - Jul 23, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Iceland - Greece 70-67 Iceland shocked the crowd in Chalkida as they eliminated Greece from the title race tonight. Kari Jonsson (190-G-97) came up with 29 points and 8 rebounds as Iceland advanced into Final and sealed their Division A birth. Greece posted a 37:32 halftime advantage. But Iceland stepped up defensively in the second half. They held the Hellenes to just 12 points in the third term and pulled ahead for a 2-point lead. Iceland sank 19 points in the fourth quarter and delivered a sensational victory. Jon Gudmundsson (192-G-96) had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (205-SF-97) responded with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Greece.
Montenegro - Croatia 90-74 Montenegro clinched Division A birth. They overcame Croatia in the semifinal clash in Chalkida tonight. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Aleksa Ilic (205-F-96, agency: BeoBasket) provided 19 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Montenegro accumulated a 40:32 halftime lead. Croatia pulled within 5 points at the final intermission. But Montenegro poured in 25 points in the final quarter and got away with a valuable victory. Zoran Nikolic (211-C-96) provided 16 points and 10 caroms for Montenegro. Borna Kapusta (182-PG-96) responded with 25 points for Croatia.
5-8 Place
Georgia - Bosnia 49-89 Bosnia and Herzegovina thumped Georgia in the classification round. Five players scored in double digits for the Balkan team. Edin Atic (201-G/F-97) led the effort with 22 points. Bosnia went on a 31:11 run in the second term to secure a 23-point halftime lead. Bosnia followed with a 43:26 second half run to seal the win. Markus Loncar (213-C-96) and Kenan Karahodzic (209-C/F-96) netted 13 points apiece in the victory. Levan Maskhulia (200-SF-96) answered with 14 points and 12 rebounds for Georgia.
Poland - United Kingdom 78-74 Poland held off Great Britain in the classification round. Dominik Olejniczak (213-C-96) delivered 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Great Britain jumped to a 28:22 lead after the opening frame. But Poland managed to recover. They used a 20:13 rally in the fourth term to snatch a narrow victory. Igor Wadowski (196-PG-96, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 16 points for the winners. Pharroh Gordon (198-F-96) responded with 23 points for Great Britain.
9-12 Place
Portugal - Romania 56-62 Romania fired past Portugal in the classification round. Emanuel Cate (206-C-97) tallied 17 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists for the winning side. Romania established a 44:22 halftime advantage. Portugal picked up the tempo in the second half. They pulled within 10 points at the final intermission. Portugal stayed aggressive throughout the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Nicolae-Bogdan Nicolescu had 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Carlos Cardoso (183-PG-97) answered with 18 points for Portugal.
Russia - Ireland 90-35 Russia coasted past Ireland behind 17 points from Fedor Shpakov (200-F-97). Russia dominated from start to finish. They piled up a comfortable 40:13 halftime lead. Russia followed with a 50:22 second half rally to ice the win. Daniil Sinegubov (203-F-96) tossed in 15 points for Russia. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 11 points for Ireland.
13-16 Place
FYR Macedonia - Slovakia 92-75 Filip Bakoch (204-C-96) posted 24 points and 11 rebounds as FYR Macedonia rallied past Slovakia. FYR Macedonia accumulated a 50:36 halftime lead. Slovakia pulled within 6 points at the final intermission. But FYR Macedonia used a 23:12 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Dejan Srbinovski (186-G-97) had 17 points and 9 assists for the winners. David Abraham (190-F-96) and Filip Halmes (199-F-97) answered with 12 points each for Slovakia.
Belarus - Holland 76-43 Belarus knocked down Netherlands in the classification round. Maksim Salash (206-C/F-96, agency: Alti Sport) posted 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the winners. Belarus piled up a 40:26 halftime lead. They stayed in charge throughout the second half. Belarus breezed to the victory as Mikita Stasilevich (195-G/F-96) had 15 points for the winners. Jan Driessen (202-G/F-96) responded with 11 points for Netherlands.
Division B. Greece, Iceland, Croatia and Montenegro earn semifinal birth - Jul 22, 2016
Quarterfinals
Iceland - Georgia 94-54 Iceland stormed past Georgia to advance into the semifinals. Six players scored in double digits to lead the winners. Kristinn Palsson (198-G/F-97) and Hjalmar Stefansson (196-F-96) accounted for 15 points each for the Icelandic side. They reeled off to a massive 29:5 lead after the opening quarter. Iceland maintained the lead throughout the reminder of the encounter and sealed the victory. Jon Gudmundsson (192-G-96) had 13 points and 7 caroms for Iceland. Maizer Revazashvili (207-F-96) answered with 14 points for Georgia.
Greece - Bosnia 77-51 Vasileios Charalampopoulos (205-SF-97) finished with 23 points and 9 rebounds to carry Greece past Bosnia and Herzegovina in the quarterfinal clash. The hosts had to overcome a slow start. Bosnia grabbed an 18:11 lead ten minutes into the game. But Greece picked up the tempo in the next quarters. They went on a massive 66:33 rally to seal the victory. Thomas Kottas (206-C-96) provided 18 points for the Hellenes. Markus Loncar (213-C-96) and Kenan Karahodzic (209-C/F-96) answered with 14 points each for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Croatia - United Kingdom 69-53 Croatia remained in Division A birth quest. They overcame Great Britain en route to the semifinal stage in Chalkida. Goran Filipovic (180-PG-96) and Luka Bozic (199-PG-96, agency: Octagon Europe) delivered 15 points apiece in the victory. Croatia piled up a 35:27 halftime lead. They went on a 19:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Lovro Mazalin (204-SF-97, agency: BeoBasket) helped with 13 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Jules Akodo (188-G-96) and Josh Steel responded with 12 points apiece for Great Britain.
Montenegro - Poland 63-51 Montenegro reached the semifinal stage in Chalkida. They beat Poland in the quarterfinal clash. Petar Popovic (191-PG-96, agency: BeoBasket) posted 16 points to lead the winning side. Montenegro established a 35:31 halftime lead. Poland pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. However Montenegro limited their opponents to just 6 points in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Aleksa Ilic (205-F-96, agency: BeoBasket) had 9 points and 15 rebounds for the Balkan team. Bartosz Jankowski (193-G/F-96) responded with 14 points for Poland.
9-16 Place
Russia - FYR Macedonia 92-59 Russia cruised past FYR Macedonia in the classification round. Daniil Sinegubov (203-F-96) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. Russia accumulated a 45:33 halftime lead. They went on a 24:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Timofey Yakushin (194-PG-97) had 14 points in the win. Andrej Cvetkovski (192-PG-96) answered with 16 points and 6 rebounds for FYR Macedonia.
Romania - Holland 71-54 Emanuel Cate (206-C-97) scored 20 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and issued 5 assists to lead Romania past Netherlands. Romania dominated in the first half. They claimed a 37:25 halftime lead. Romania extended the gap at 20-point mark at the final intermission and raced to the win. Marius Ciotlaus (196-SF-96) had 14 points for the winning side. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) responded with 10 points for Netherlands.
Portugal - Belarus 75-74 Portugal nipped Belarus in Chalkida today. Francisco Amiel came up with 17 points to lead the winners. Belarus built a 37:28 halftime lead. However Portugal managed to rescue the game. They went on a 27:17 rally in the fourth term and snatched the win. Nuno Sa (200-F-97) delivered 13 points for the winners. Maksim Salash (206-C/F-96, agency: Alti Sport) responded with 15 points and 12 rebounds for Belarus.
17-21 Place
Albania - Bulgaria 56-76 Bulgaria rallied past Albania in the classification round clash. Alex Ouandie (197-F-96) came up with 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Bulgaria piled up a 44:31 halftime lead. They did not slow down in the second half and cruised to the victory. Nikolay Vanguelov (212-C-96) and Rumen Vasilev (205-C/F-96) added 12 points each for the winners. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Albania.
Armenia - Estonia 74-68 Armenia outscored Estonia in the classification round. Steven Enoch (211-F/C-97) posted 30 points and 15 rebounds to lead the winners. Estonia eked out a 38:37 halftime lead. But Armenia responded with a 37:30 second half run to snatch a tough victory. Aram Arslanian (192-PF-98) provided 15 points for Armenia. Ivo-Van Tamm (198-PF-96) responded with 15 points and 11 caroms for Estonia.
Division B. Quarterfinals are set in Chalkida - Jul 20, 2016
Group A
Georgia - Armenia 62-65 Armenia opened win count in Chalkida. They beat Georgia for 1-3 record. Aram Arslanian (192-PF-98) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Georgia stayed in charge throughout the first half. They established a 36:29 halftime lead. But Armenia limited their opponents to just 26 points in the second half and snatched a tough win at the end. Matthew Madoian (194-SF-97) accounted for 16 points in the victory. Willy Isiani (203-PF-97) and Davit Lomidze (197-G-97) responded with 16 points each for Georgia.
FYR Macedonia - Portugal 54-63 Portugal registered the second victory in Group B. They beat FYR Macedonia for 2-2 record in the pool. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) posted 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Portugal established a 31:23 halftime lead. FYR Macedonia pulled within 3 points at the final intermission. But Portugal sank 21 points in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Ricardo Monteiro (208-C-97) had 17 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Milan Milkov (206-F-96) and Filip Bakoch (204-C-96) responded with 10 points each for FYR Macedonia.
Group B
Estonia - Belarus 70-72 Belarus nipped Estonia for 2-2 record in Group B. Maksim Salash (206-C/F-96, agency: Alti Sport) came up with 24 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Estonia secured a 34:32 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 3-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Belarus turned things around in the final quarter. They held Estonia to just 13 points in the fourth frame and snatched the win. Mikita Stasilevich (195-G/F-96) had 13 points for the winners. Taavi Jurkatamm (200-SG-97) responded with 18 points for Estonia.
Iceland - Poland 62-60 Iceland nipped Poland to catch up with them at 3-1 record on top of Group B. Jon Gudmundsson (192-G-96) stepped up with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the winners. Iceland led by a single point at halftime 30:29. Poland eked out a 45:44 lead heading into the fourth term. But Iceland went on an 18:15 run in the fourth stanza to steal the win. Kari Jonsson (190-G-97) delivered 13 points for the winners. Bartosz Jankowski (193-G/F-96) replied with 12 points for Poland.
Group C
Albania - Holland 54-65 Netherlands overwhelmed Albania to improve at 2-3 record. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) and Mack Bruining (188-PG-97) delivered 12 points apiece for the winners. Netherlands established a 37:23 halftime lead. Albania narrowed the gap in the second half but could not find the way to the first victory at the tournament. Rens Butter (190-PG-96) posted 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Daniel Lekndreaj (192-F-97) responded with 18 points for Albania.
Kosovo - Ireland 52-67 Ireland toppled Kosovo for 3-2 record in Group C. Sean Flood (188-PG-96) paced the winners with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Ireland led by just a single point at halftime 30:29. But Ireland went on a 37:23 second half run and sealed the winning outcome. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) produced 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists in the win. Rinor Peci (187-PG-97) responded with 15 points for Kosovo.
Greece - United Kingdom 82-61 Greece posted the fifth straight victory in Group C. They beat Great Britain tonight. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (205-SF-97) delivered 25 points and 8 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece jumped to a 44:22 halftime lead. They protected the lead well throughout the second half cruising to the victory. Georgios Tsalmpouris (216-PF-96, college: Iowa St.) had 14 points for the winners. Jules Akodo (188-G-96) responded with 12 points and 6 assists for Great Britain.
Group D
Romania - Slovakia 71-75 Slovakia finished the preliminary round in Chalkida on a high note. They beat Romania for the first win at the tournament. David Abraham (190-F-96) provided 19 points and 6 steals for the winners. Romania established a 37:34 halftime lead. Slovakia denied the deficit in the third term. They tied things up at 56 heading into the fourth frame. Slovakia held Romania to just 15 points in the final stanza and secured the win. Robert Rozanek (190-G-96) had 18 points in the victory. Marius Ciotlaus (196-SF-96) topscored with 19 points for Romania.
Bulgaria - Bosnia 58-74 Bosnia and Herzegovina outgunned Bulgaria for the third victory in Chalkida. Kenan Karahodzic (209-C/F-96) produced 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Bosnia and Herzegovina built a 24:14 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 36:29 second half rally and iced the win. Imran Polutak (209-C-96) had 16 points for Bosnia. Alex Ouandie (197-F-96) responded with 13 points for Bulgaria.
Division B. Overview of Day 4 in Chalkida - Jul 19, 2016
Group A
Portugal - Georgia 55-82 Georgia outgunned Portugal to gain 2-1 record in Group A. Davit Lomidze (197-G-97) finished with 25 points to pace the winners. Portugal jumped to a 17:13 lead after ten minutes. But Georgia responded with a stunning 29:1 run in the second term to surge ahead. Georgia extended the gap at 31-point mark heading into the fourth frame and never looked back en route to the win. Giorgi Turdziladze (207-C/F-97) netted 13 points for the winners. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) responded with 10 points for Portugal.
Armenia - Montenegro 44-78 Montenegro recorded the fourth straight victory in Chalkida. They cruised past Armenia to stay undefeated. Vasilije Knezevic (202-C-96) delivered 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Montenegro unleashed 55 points in the second half to build a 35-point halftime lead. Armenia could not recover from the blow and had to surrender at the end. Ognjen Carapic (195-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) posted 13 points for the winners. Aram Arslanian (192-PF-98) responded with 17 points for Armenia.
Group B
Poland - Estonia 60-48 Poland outgunned Estonia for the third consecutive victory in Chalkida. Marcel Ponitka (193-G-97) and Grzegorz Kulka (204-PF-96) finished with 14 points each for the winners. Poland went on a 20:2 run in the second term to open a 22-point halftime lead. Estonia cut the deficit at 11-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Poland maintained the advantage throughout the final stanza and raced to the win. Maciej Bojanowski (200-F-96) netted 9 points for the winners. Kregor Hermet (204-PF-97) responded with 15 points for Estonia.
Belarus - Russia 58-84 Russia beat Belarus to improve at 2-2 record in Chalkida. Kirill Pisklov (195-PG-96) came up with 27 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Russia stayed dominant in the first half. They piled up a massive 44:22 halftime lead. Russia maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Azat Tukmakov (190-SG-96) tossed in 14 points for Russia. Maksim Salash (206-C/F-96, agency: Alti Sport) responded with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Belarus.
Group C
Greece - Kosovo 103-44 Greece kept on winning in Chalkida. They hosts bruised Kosovo to stay perfect. Vasileios Toliopoulos (186-PG-96, agency: Octagon Europe) posted 19 points to lead the winners. Greece unloaded 60 points in the first half to gain a comfortable 39-point halftime lead. Greece eased to the victory in the second half. Georgios Tsalmpouris (216-PF-96, college: Iowa St.) produced 16 points for the winners. Ermir Gashi (200-F/C-97) and Andi Shehu (200-F-97) responded with 13 points each for Kosovo.
Ireland - Albania 67-47 Ireland improved at 2-2 record in Group C following a comfortable victory over Albania. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) tossed in 18 points, made 6 steals and 6 assists to lead the Irish team. Ireland accounted for a 23:6 lead after ten minutes. They extended the gap at 24-point mark at the final break and coasted to the victory in the fourth stanza. Eoghan Kiernan (208-F/C-96) produced 14 points for the winners. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) responded with 13 points for Albania.
United Kingdom - Holland 48-40 Great Britain outscored Netherlands to record the fourth consecutive victory at the tournament. Callum Lawson (196-F-96) provided 18 points to lead the British side. Netherlands earned a 13:8 lead ten minutes into the game. But Great Britain limited their opponents to just 2 points in the second term to secure a 16:15 halftime lead. They sank 21 points in the fourth quarter and rolled to yet another victory. Pharroh Gordon (198-F-96) delivered 7 points for the winners. Jan Driessen (202-G/F-96) responded with 14 points for Netherlands.
Group D
Bosnia - Romania 73-58 Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Romania for the second victory in Chalkida. Kenan Karahodzic (209-C/F-96) posted 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Bosnia established a 19:7 lead after ten minutes. Romania cut the deficit at 2-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Bosnia sank 26 points in the final stanza and iced the win. Edin Atic (201-G/F-97) posted 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Marius Ciotlaus (196-SF-96) responded with 18 points for Romania.
Slovakia - Croatia 54-92 Croatia secured the fourth straight victory at the tournament. They stormed past Slovakia in Group D action. Luka Bozic (199-PG-96, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Croatia piled up a 41:30 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 51:24 second half run to ice the victory. Borna Kapusta (182-PG-96) netted 16 points for the winners. Jakub Meress (200-PF-96) answered with 15 points for Slovakia.
Division B. Overview of Day 3 in Chalkida - Jul 17, 2016
Group A
Montenegro - Portugal 66-36 Montenegro registered the third straight win at the tournament. They cruised past Portugal to remain undefeated in Group A. Petar Popovic (191-PG-96, agency: BeoBasket) and Ognjen Carapic (195-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) delivered 10 points each to lead well-balanced effort. Montenegro claimed a 29:20 halftime lead. They went on a 22:8 run in the fourth quarter to ease to the victory. Aleksa Ilic (205-F-96, agency: BeoBasket) tossed in 9 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the winners. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) responded with 8 points for Portugal.
Georgia - FYR Macedonia 85-61 Georgia outgunned FYR Macedonia for the first victory in Group A. Levan Maskhulia (200-SF-96) posted 18 points to lead the effort. Georgia opened a 30:8 lead after ten minutes. They extended the margin at 33-point mark at halftime. Georgia never looked back after the big break cruising to the victory. Davit Lomidze (197-G-97) chipped in 16 points for the winners. Andrej Magdevski (192-PG-96) responded with 10 points for FYR Macedonia.
Group B
Russia - Poland 60-70 Poland claimed the second straight victory in Chalkida. They upset Russia to improve at 2-0 record on top of Group B ladder. Dominik Olejniczak (213-C-96) posted 13 points to lead the effort. Poland piled up a 39:26 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 22 points at the final break and stayed in front till the final buzzer. Jakub Niziol (201-G/F-96) finished with 10 points for Poland. Russia replied with 14 points from Kirill Pisklov (195-PG-96).
Estonia - Iceland 72-75 Iceland recorded the second victory in Group B. They held off Estonia behind 19 points from Petur Birgisson (185-G-96). Iceland opened a 45:37 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 13-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Estonia came up with a determined comeback rally in the final stanza but came up short at the end. Kari Jonsson (190-G-97) had 14 points for the winners. Taavi Jurkatamm (200-SG-97) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Estonia.
Group C
Albania - Greece 35-97 Greece breezed past Albania for the third straight win in Chalkida. The hosts led from start to finish in this one. The Hellenes recorded a 48:20 halftime lead. They unleashed 49 points in the second half and eased to the win. Vasileios Toliopoulos (186-PG-96, agency: Octagon Europe) posted 29 points for the hosts. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (205-SF-97) delivered 18 points in the victory. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) responded with 11 points for Albania.
Kosovo - United Kingdom 58-72 Great Britain outscored Kosovo for the third consecutive victory in Chalkida. Pharroh Gordon (198-F-96) came up with 17 points for the winners. Great Britain accumulated a 34:28 halftime lead. They established an 8-point lead heading into the fourth frame. Great Britain sank 22 points in the fourth term and sealed the win. Jules Akodo (188-G-96) totaled 15 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the British team. Andi Shehu (200-F-97) responded with 13 points and 8 caroms for Kosovo.
Holland - Ireland 58-64 OT Ireland outgunned Netherlands in overtime to open win count in Group C. Sean Flood (188-PG-96) tossed in 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the Irish side. Ireland secured a 17:9 lead after ten minutes. They arrived at the third break up by 7 points. But Netherlands limited their opponents to just 5 points in the fourth term to force overtime. Ireland rebounded in the extra period and sank 13 points to seal the win. Stephen O'Hanlon (180-G-97) notched 15 points for the winning side. Joey Liem (194-G-96) replied with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Dutch side.
Group D
Croatia - Bosnia 70-66 Croatia withheld a fierce opposition from Bosnia and Herzegovina en route to the third win at the tournament. Lovro Mazalin (204-SF-97, agency: BeoBasket) stepped up with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the victory. Bosnia reeled off to a 24:13 lead after the opening frame. But Croatia pulled within 5 points at halftime. Bosnia regained control in the third term. They entered the fourth frame up by 8 points but it proved not enough at the end. Croatia ignited a commanding 25:13 run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Luka Bozic (199-PG-96, agency: Octagon Europe) tossed in 13 points for the winners. Aleksandar Lazic (201-F/G-96) responded with 22 points and 13 rebounds for Bosnia.
Romania - Bulgaria 76-49 Romania breezed past Bulgaria for the first victory in Group D. Emanuel Cate (206-C-97) stepped up with 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the winners. Romania dominated throughout the entire game. They recorded a 40:22 halftime lead. Romania kept Bulgaria at distance throughout the second half and marched to the win. Sebastian Ionescu (185-PG-97) netted 17 points for the winners. Andrey Ivanov (206-F/C-96) responded with 13 points for Bulgaria.
Division B. Overview of Day 2 in Chalkida - Jul 16, 2016
Group A
FYR Macedonia - Montenegro 44-67 Montenegro earned the second straight victory in Chalkida. They beat FYR Macedonia to stay perfect in Group A. Zoran Nikolic (211-C-96) netted 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Montenegro. They earned a 15:8 lead ten minutes into the game. Montenegro went on a 37:20 run in the second half and eased to the victory. Aleksandar Ilic (98) and Mihailo Radunovic (202-F-96) posted 10 points each for the winners. Andrej Magdevski (192-PG-96) responded with 13 points for FYR Macedonia.
Portugal - Armenia 70-54 Portugal registered the first victory at the tournament. They rallied past Armenia in the opener. Francisco Amiel (186-PG-96) stepped up with 24 points to lead the winners. Portugal claimed a 22:13 lead. Armenia pulled within 4 points at the interval. But Portugal held their opponents to just 23 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) finished with 18 points for Portugal. Aram Arslanian (192-PF-98) responded with 16 points for Armenia.
Group B
Poland - Belarus 80-51 Poland stormed past Belarus for the first victory in Group B. Dominik Olejniczak (213-C-96) and Bartosz Jankowski (193-G/F-96) delivered 13 points each for the winners. Poland earned a 27:13 lead after the first period. They boosted the gap at 20-point mark at the final intermission. Poland held Belarus to 12 points in the fourth stanza and eased to the win. Marcel Ponitka had 8 points for the winners. Andrey Stavrovskiy (185-PG-97) responded with 10 points for Belarus.
Iceland - Russia 71-65 Iceland opened win count at the tournament. They overcame Russia as both teams appeared tied at 1-1 in Group B. Jon Gudmundsson (192-G-96) stepped up with 32 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Russia rallied to a 25:9 lead after ten minutes. But Iceland picked up the tempo in the next quarters. They evened things up at 51 heading into the fourth term. Iceland then triggered a 20:14 run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Kari Jonsson (190-G-97) provided 14 points for the winners. Vladislav Staratelev (196-F/G-96) responded with 20 points for Russia.
Group C
United Kingdom - Ireland 66-56 Great Britain fired past Ireland in Group C action. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) came up with 18 points to lead the winners. Great Britain led by just a single point at halftime 33:32. They extended the margin at 5-point mark heading into the fourth term. Great Britain followed with a 17:12 run in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Jules Akodo (188-G-96) provided 14 points for the winners. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 20 points and 11 rebounds for Ireland.
Greece - Holland 68-36 Greece experienced little problems en route to the second straight victory at the championship. The hosts overcame Netherlands for 2-0 record in Group C. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (205-SF-97) posted 16 points to lead the Hellenes. Greece piled up a 33:17 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 26-point mark before the fourth term and cruised to the victory in the final stanza. Vasileios Toliopoulos posted 11 points for the winners. Joey Liem (194-G-96) and Sjoerd Koopmans (195-G/F-97) had 7 points each for Netherlands.
Kosovo - Albania 62-55 Kosovo opened win count in Chalkida. They held off Albania for the first win. Blendi Kadusha (188-G-96) posted 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Albania eked out a 30:29 halftime lead. But Kosovo jumped to a 44:43 lead before the final term. They followed with an 18:12 run in the fourth stanza to seal the victory. Rinor Peci (187-PG-97) netted 14 points for the winners. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) answered with 19 points for Albania.
Group D
Bulgaria - Croatia 47-81 Croatia knocked down Bulgaria for the second straight win in Greece. Mladen Vujicevic (203-F/C-96) came up with 16 points for the winning side. Croatia recorded a 38:28 halftime lead. They went on an 18:5 run in the third term to clear off for good. Roko Badzim netted 13 points for the winners. Rumen Vasilev (205-C/F-96) answered with 19 points for Bulgaria.
Bosnia - Slovakia 97-51 Bosnia and Herzegovina cruised past Slovakia for the opening win in Group D. Haris Curevac (195-SG-96) came up with 14 points to lead the effort. Bosnia used a 25:6 run in the second term to clear off. They followed with a 52-point second half outburst to seal the win. Aleksandar Lazic (201-F/G-96) netted 13 points for the winners. David Abraham (190-F-96) responded with 11 points for Slovakia.
Division B. Overview of Day 1 in Chalkida - Jul 15, 2016
Group A
Armenia - FYR Macedonia 56-67 FYR Macedonia registered the opening victory in Group A. They held off Armenia for 1-0 record. Viktor Efremovski (191-SF-98) nailed 21 points for the winners. Armenia ensured a 29:26 halftime lead. FYR Macedonia tied things up at 41 heading into the fourth frame. They drained 26 points in the final quarter and iced the win. Andrej Magdevski (192-PG-96) chipped in 15 points for the winners. Steven Enoch (211-F/C-97) responded with game-high 22 points and 9 rebounds for Armenia.
Montenegro - Georgia 78-55 Montenegro victoriously opened their championship campaign. They outgunned Georgia in the opener. Petar Popovic (191-PG-96, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 17 points to pace the winners. Montenegro established a 41:32 halftime lead. Montenegro held their opponents to just 23 points in the second half and raced to the win. Milos Krivokapic (185-PG-96) tossed in 12 points for the Balkan team. Davit Lomidze (197-G-97) responded with 13 points for Georgia.
Group B
Belarus - Iceland 73-68 Belarus knocked down Iceland to open win count in Chalkida. Maksim Salash (206-C/F-96, agency: Alti Sport) stepped up with 24 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Belarus opened a 21:12 lead after the first period. Iceland pulled within 7 points at the interval. But Belarus maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Maksim Liutych (200-F-97) netted 16 points and collected 9 rebounds in the win. Kari Jonsson (190-G-97) delivered 24 points, 7 steals and 6 rebounds for Iceland.
Russia - Estonia 61-49 Russia overcame a slow start to tame Estonia in the opener. Kirill Pisklov (195-PG-96) stepped up with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Estonia got to a confident start. They established a 35:25 halftime lead. But Russia went on a furious 20:2 run in the fourth stanza and avoided an upset. Daniil Sinegubov (203-F-96) posted 10 points for Russia. Norman Kabin (188-PG-97, agency: BeoBasket) replied with 10 points for Estonia.
Group C
Albania - United Kingdom 44-62 Great Britain beat Albania for the first win at the tournament. Pharroh Gordon (198-F-96) produced 12 points for the winners. Great Britain earned a 34:23 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 17-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Josh Steel (193-SF-97) chipped in 10 points for the winners. Bruno Zyka (184-SG-97) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Albania.
Holland - Kosovo 69-40 Netherlands stormed past Kosovo for the opening victory at the tournament. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) posted 10 points for the winning side. Netherlands piled up a 43:14 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and cruised to the victory. Joey Liem (194-G-96) and Mack Bruining (188-PG-97) had 8 points each for the winners. Andi Shehu (200-F-97) responded with 12 points for Kosovo.
Ireland - Greece 47-93 Hosting Greece celebrated a comfortable victory in the first game at the championship. They drubbed Ireland in Group C. Five players scored in double digits for the Hellenes. Greece built a 34:20 halftime lead. The hosts unleashed 59 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Antonios Koniaris (196-PG-97) delivered 13 points for Greece. Dimitrios Stamatis and Thomas Kottas had 12 points each for the home side. Eoghan Kiernan (208-F/C-96) and Jordan Blount (198-G-97) topscored with 8 points each for Ireland.
Group D
Slovakia - Bulgaria 73-83 Bulgaria outscored Slovak Republic at the start of their championship campaign. Aleksandar Iliev (196-SG-96) came up with 22 points for the winning side. Bulgaria established a 36:32 halftime lead. Bulgaria extended the margin at 15-point lead at the final intermission. Slovak Republic sank 29 points in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Nikolay Vanguelov (212-C-96) delivered 15 points for the winning side. Robert Rozanek (190-G-96) answered with 25 points for Slovak Republic.
Croatia - Romania 100-67 Lovro Mazalin (204-SF-97, agency: BeoBasket) fired 22 points as Croatia thumped Romania in the opener. Croatia recorded a 41:30 halftime lead. Croatia unloaded 40 points in the third term to clear off for good. Roko Badzim (197-G-97, agency: XL Basketball Agency) delivered 19 points for the winners. Emanuel Cate (206-C-97) responded with 18 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for Romania.
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