Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 1st Team 2018
Katanic
Junio
Raca
Westerik
Sabally
Best Player: Iris Junio (185-G-99) of Spain Best Guard: Iris Junio (185-G-99) of Spain Best Forward: Ivana Raca (6'2''-F-99) of Serbia Best Center: Satou Sabally (6'4''-F/C-98) of Germany
Spain beat Serbia to conquer fourth straight title - Jul 15, 2018
FINAL
Spain - Serbia 69-50 Spain celebrated the fourth straight U20 title. They defeated Serbia in the championship game tonight. Iris Junio (185-G-99) scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the winners. Spain accumulated a 36:11 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 28-point mark at the final intermission before allowing Serbia to narrow the gap a bit at the end. Maria Pendande (188-C-00) scored 16 points for the champions. Ivana Raca (188-F-99) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Serbia.
3-4 Place
Holland - Italy 65-60 Netherlands stepped onto the pedestal in Sopron. They beat Italy to earn the Bronze medals. Laura Westerik (176-F-98) posted 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Dutch side. Italy enjoyed a 20:13 lead after ten minutes. But Netherlands went on a 17:10 run in the third term to even things up. They added 22 points in the fourth quarter to eke out win. Ilse Kuijt (175-SG-99) had 18 points for Netherlands. Lorela Cubaj (193-F-99) replied with 14 points for Italy.
7-8 Place
Sweden - Portugal 47-71 Portugal wrapped up their Sopron campaign with a comfortable win over Sweden. Beatriz Jordao (185-C-99) stepped up with 21 points for the winners. Portugal accumulated a 34:28 halftime advantage. Portugal used a 15:5 run in the final frame to ice the victory. Mariana Silva had 13 points for Portugal. Helene Haegerstrand (185-F-99) topscored with 10 points for Sweden.
9-10 Place
Germany - Belgium 75-58 Germany ended in the 9th place in Sopron. They fired past Belgium in the final game at the tournament. Johanna Klug (190-F-98) recorded 18 points to lead the effort. Belgium accounted for a 23:18 lead after ten minutes. But Germany ignited a 43:26 run in the second half to seal the victory. Theresa Simon (180-G-98) notched 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Manon Descamps (175-SF-99) and Alice Bremer (186-C-00) banked in 12 points each for Belgium.
11-12 Place
Latvia - Poland 71-57 Latvia earned the 11th position as they romped past Poland. Digna Strautmane (188-F-98) delivered 15 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists for the Baltic team. Latvia accumulated a 39:27 halftime lead. They followed with an 18:10 run in the fourth period to seal the win. Aleksa Gulbe (186-F-00) had 14 points for Latvia. Poland replied with 18 points from Julia Nielacna (182-F/C-99).
13-14 Place
Russia - Slovenia 86-71 Russia remained in Division A after they overcame Slovenia in the decisive game for survival. Eleonora Oleynikova (178-F-98) posted 22 points to lead the charge. Russia went on a 34:8 run in the second frame to gain a 22-point halftime lead. Slovenia narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the deficit. Victoria Cheren (187-F-98) produced 15 points and 13 rebounds for Russia. Zala Friskovec (178-G-99) answered with 21 points for Slovenia.
15-16 Place
Croatia - Slovakia 52-68 Slovakia ended their Sopron campaign on a high note. They defeated Croatia to earn the 15th overall position. Sona Svetlikova (184-C-99) accounted for 18 points for the winners. Slovakia built a 38:32 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 10-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Nikola Kovacikova (175-PG-99) had 17 points and 9 assists for Slovakia. Josipa Silov (171-PG-98) replied with 14 points for Croatia.
Serbia, Spain, Italy and Holland reach semifinals in Sopron - Jul 13, 2018
Quarterfinals
Serbia - Hungary 73-61 Serbia overwhelmed hosting Hungary to book their semifinal ticket. Ivana Raca (188-F-99) scored 17 points to pace the winners. Hungary dominated in the first half. The hosts recorded a 40:33 halftime lead. But Serbia turned things around in the second half. They went on a 21:9 run in the final period to secure the victory. Mina Djordjevic had 15 points for Serbia. Livia Gereben (183-F-99) answered with 18 points for Hungary.
Italy - Portugal 70-42 Italy cruised past Portugal to reach the semifinal stage. Olbis Futo Andre (190-C-98) posted 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Azzurri. Italy established a 36:23 halftime lead. They went on a 12:6 run in the third period to clear off for good. Constanza Verona and Lorela Cubaj (193-F-99) chipped in 10 points each for Italy. Ana Rodrigues and Luana Serranho (168-PG-99) replied with 9 points each for Portugal.
France - Spain 50-51 Iris Junio (185-G-99) sank a layup with just five seconds to go in regulation to propel Spain past France in a dramatic quarterfinal clash in Sopron. Aina Ayuso (175-G-99, college: Oregon) finished with 14 points to lead Spain in scoring. France jumped to a comfortable 15:4 lead after ten minutes. But Spain managed to regain control in the next periods. They pulled within one late in regulation and then capitalized on two free throw misses from Kadiatou Sissoko to set up Iris Junio winning basket. Junio delivered 12 points and 12 rebounds for Spain. Tima Pouye (176-F/G-99) answered with 15 points and 10 rebounds for France.
Sweden - Holland 66-74 Netherlands advanced into the semifinal stage after beating Sweden on Thursday. Noortje Driessen (178-SG-99) and Laura Westerik (176-F-98) scored 16 points each for the Dutch team. Netherlands accumulated a 42:33 halftime lead. They held Sweden to just 9 points in the third period and opened a 15-point advantage. Netherlands protected the margin throughout the final period and raced to the victory. Klara Lundquist (173-G-99) had 16 points, 7 boards and 7 assists for Sweden.
Quarterfinals are all set in Sopron - Jul 12, 2018
Serbia - Slovakia 100-61 Serbia breezed past Slovakia to make it into the quarterfinal stage. Ivana Raca (188-F-99) was unstoppable with 36 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Serbia established a 44:34 halftime lead. They went on a 32:12 run in the fourth period to secure a comfortable win. Ivana Katanic and Lara Radulovic (170-PG-98) had 13 points each for Serbia. Nikola Kovacikova (175-PG-99) answered with 16 points for Slovakia.
France - Germany 68-66 France held off Germany in thriller to remain alive in the title hunt. Tima Pouye (176-F/G-99) came up with 17 points for Les Bleues. Germany dominated in the first half. They recorded a 39:29 halftime lead. France answered with a 25:7 run in the third term to surge ahead. Germany managed to pull within striking distance in the fourth quarter but France managed to eke out a tough win at the end. Maeva Djaldi Tabdi had 12 points for the winning team. Satou Sabally (193-F-98) answered with 22 points and 7 rebounds for Germany.
Spain - Croatia 93-41 Spain cruised past Croatia to enter the next round of playoffs. Maria Pendande (188-C-00) delivered 14 points and 7 rebounds to pace the winners. Spain clinched a 39:23 halftime lead. They held Croatia to just 20 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Laura Pena (173-G-98) had 12 points in the win. Josipa Pavic (187-C-99) answered with 9 points for Croatia.
Portugal - Poland 61-46 Portugal topped Poland to secure the quarterfinal berth. They accumulated an 18:12 lead after ten minutes. Portugal used a 15:9 run in the third term to boost the margin at 12-point mark and coasted to the victory afterwards. Beatriz Jordao (185-C-99) netted 17 points and collected 15 rebounds for Portugal. Ana Rodrigues (170-F/G-98) had 15 points for the winners. Patrycja Jaworska (168-PG-98) answered with 11 points for Poland.
Italy - Slovenia 73-64 Italy came from behind to top Slovenia in the eighthfinal clash. Martina Fassina (183-F-99) delivered 18 points to lead the Azzurri. Slovenia enjoyed a 22:15 lead after the opening frame. But Italy went on a 24:11 run in the third term to spur ahead. They protected the lead throughout the fourth term and raced to the win. Lorela Cubaj (193-F-99) chipped in 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Italy. Nina Jesensek (172-SG-98) answered with 12 points for Slovenia.
Hungary - Belgium 66-48 Hungary fired past Belgium in the eighthfinal battle in Sopron. The hosts dominated right from the start. Hungary recorded a 37:19 halftime advantage. They used a 19:15 run in the third term to clear off for good. Agnes Torok (183-F-98) had 11 points in the victory. Lore Devos (183-G-99) answered with 12 points for Belgium.
Latvia - Holland 73-77 Holland upset Latvia to remain in the title race in Sopron. Mia Hordjik stepped up with 12 points to lead the effort. Holland recorded a 41:35 halftime lead. They followed with a 22:18 run in the final term to seal the win. Laura Westerik (176-F-98) and Katoo Koenen (183-F/C-99) had 11 points each for the winners. Digna Strautmane (188-F-98) replied with 28 points and 9 rebounds for Latvia.
Russia - Sweden 79-84 Sweden topped Russia to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Cajsa Uhrstrom (180-G-99) was pivotal with 25 points for the Scandinavian team. Sweden jumped to a 27:19 lead after ten minutes. The teams stayed neck and neck in the next periods. Russia held Sweden to just 8 points in the fourth period and forced overtime. But Sweden answered with a 12:7 rally in the extra period to snatch the win. Klara Lundquist (173-G-99) had 22 points, 11 assists and 9 rebounds for the winners. Viktoriia Zavialova (166-PG-98) had 24 points for Russia.
Round of 16 is set in Sopron - Jul 9, 2018
Group A
Slovenia - Germany 65-82 There was joy for Germany, who picked up a win at the third attempt with a 65-82 win against Slovenia. Theresa Simon (180-G-98) and Satou Sabally (193-F-98) combined for an impressive 46 points.
Russia - Serbia 75-63 Russia arguably produced the most impressive result of the last day of the Group phase. They knew a loss would against Serbia would leave them in last spot, but they dealt with the pressure as a 75-63 win against Serbia meant they ended up winning their Group. Viktoriia Zavialova (166-PG-98) scored team-high 13 points.
Group B
France - Slovakia 65-42 France also turned the defensive screw as they locked out Slovakia 65-42 as Tima Pouye (176-F/G-99) scored 16 points.
Italy - Sweden 66-45
Italy had no problems and crushed Sweden 66-45.
Group C
Hungary - Poland 56-36 Hosts Hungary are yet to taste defeat after they went 3-0 with another convincing success - this time shutting down Poland 56-36. Livia Gereben (183-F-99) was the star once more, dropping 18 points and 9 rebounds.
Latvia - Croatia 71-60 Latvia impressed by downing Croatia 71-60. Aleksa Gulbe (186-F-00) led the winners with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists.
Belgium - Portugal 59-73 Portugal ended group stage with a comfortable win over Belgium 73-59. Beatriz Jordao (185-C-99) scored 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds to secure the victory.
Recap of Day 1 in Sopron - Jul 8, 2018
Group A
Slovenia - Serbia 65-72 There was a hard-fought 65-72 derby success for Serbia as they outlasted Slovenia, thanks mainly to the 9-of-14 shooting effort of Mina Djordjevic (02) who harvested 18 points.
Germany - Russia 67-72 Sevara Nuritdinova (163-PG-98) lit up the highlights reel in a big way on the first day of the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship to help Russia win a thriller.
Trailing by as many as 14 points to Germany, who were making their return to the top tier after winning Division B last summer, Nuritdinova was the difference-maker as she inspired a nail-biting 72-67 success. As well as hitting a dagger triple, she also handed out a number of sweet assists.
Group B
Sweden - France 36-74 France had no problems and crushed Sweden 74-36 thanks to Naomi Mbandu (185-SF-99)'s 14 points. Marie-Paule Foppossi (185-F-98) added double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds. Lovisa Hjern (175-G-99) responded with team-high 9 points for Sweden.
Group C
Hungary - Croatia 86-51 Hungary crushed Croatia 86-51 thanks fo rgreat performance of Livia Gereben (183-F-99) who ended the game with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Matea Tadic (167-PG-99) and Andjela Katavic (177-SG-99) responded with 12 points each.
Poland - Latvia 62-70 Latvia defeated Poland 70-62. Three players ended the game with double digitis for Latvia - Dinija Pavelsone (178-G/F-98) scored 14, Digna Strautmane (188-F-98) and Aleksa Gulbe (186-F-00) added 12 each. Klaudia Niedzwiedzka (187-PF-98) had game-high 17 points for Poland.
Group D
Belgium - Holland 59-83 Netherlands came out on top in the battle of the Low Countries by beating neighbors Belgium 59-83 as Laura Westerik (176-F-98) erupted for 28 points.
Portugal - Spain 43-57 Spain were victorious in the battle of the Iberian Peninsula, outlasting Portugal 43-57. Maria Pendande (188-C-00) led the winners with 12 points, Maria Barneda (177-F-98) added 11. Luana Serranho (168-PG-99) and Beatriz Jordao (185-C-99) both scored 11 points for Portugal.
Recap of Day 2 in Sopron - Jul 8, 2018
Group A
Russia - Slovenia 71-84 Zala Friskovec (178-G-99) showed out for Slovenia to inspire them to their first success over Russia 84-71. She racked up the highest individual score of the competition so far - 37 points. Victoria Cheren (187-F-98) responded with a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds for Russia.
Serbia - Germany 71-64 Serbia overcame Germany 71-64 thanks to 19 points, 6 rebounds from Nevena Naumcev (173-G-99). Satou Sabally (193-F-98) erupted with game-high 29 points for the losing side.
Group B
Slovakia - Sweden 70-65 Slovakia defeated Sweden 70-65 as Nikola Kovacikova (175-PG-99) flirted with triple-double. She poured in 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Klara Lundquist (173-G-99) had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for Sweden.
Italy - France 69-76
Italy posted a comeback 69-76 victory over France as they showed they can mix it with the best teams in the competition.
Group C
Latvia - Hungary 51-66 Hungary hit top gear after the interval to claim a rousing 51-66 victory over Latvia. Livia Gereben (183-F-99) led the winners with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Digna Strautmane (188-F-98) had 13 points, 7 rebounds for Latvia.
Croatia - Poland 84-87 Poland registered first win in the tournament as they defeated Croatia 87-84. Julia Nielacna (182-F/C-99) had a great night with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Klaudia Niedzwiedzka (187-PF-98) added double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds. Josipa Silov (171-PG-98) responded with 18 points and 7 assists for Croatia.
Group D
Holland - Portugal 57-65 Portugal who outlasted Netherlands 57-65. Ana Rodrigues (170-F/G-98) had a big double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Ilse Kuijt (175-SG-99) responded with 18 points for the losing side.
Spain - Belgium 77-32 Spain crushed Belgium 77-32. Laia Sole led the winners with team-high 13 points. Aina Ayuso (175-G-99, college: Oregon) added 11. Laure Resimont (185-SF-98) was the best player for Belgium as she scored 13 points.
Division B. Czech Republic celebrate title in Oradea - Jul 15, 2018
FINAL
Belarus - Czech Republic 47-68 Czech Republic claimed the title in Oradea. They defeated Belarus in the Final tonight. Tereza Vitulova (182-C-99) had 18 points and 8 rebounds for the champions. Czech Republic established a 34:23 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 14-point mark at the final break. Czech Republic held their opponents to only 9 points in the fourth period and raced to the win. Veronika Vorackova (184-SF-99) delivered 12 points for the winners. Mariya Vasilevko (183-F/C-99) netted 15 points for Belarus.
3-4 Place
Lithuania - Romania 53-48 Lithuania secured Division A qualification. They overcame Romania to clinch the third position in Division B. Gabija Meskonyte (181-F-98) scored 15 points to lead the winners. Lithuania ensured a 27:22 halftime lead. Lithuania protected the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Rasa Knyzaite (172-PG-98) had 10 points for Lithuania. Alina Podar (169-G-97) responded with 11 points for Romania.
5-6 Place
Turkey - Israel 71-53 Turkey clinched the fifth position in Oradea. They stormed past Israel behind 26 points from Ilayda Guner (186-C-99). Israel gained a 36:27 halftime lead. But Turkey went on a massive 44:17 run in the second half to seal the win. Merve Ari (175-F-98) had 10 points and 8 boards for Turkey. Eden Rotberg (167-G-98) tossed in 18 points for Israel.
7-8 Place
Ukraine - Bulgaria 78-72 Kristina Karp scored 20 points and pulled down 9 boards to lead Ukraine past Bulgaria. Ukraine eked out a 41:39 halftime lead. They went on a 17:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Veronika Liubinets (188-C-99) notched 17 points and 10 rebounds for Ukraine. Karina Konstantinova (173-PG-99) replied with 18 points for Bulgaria.
9-10 Place
United Kingdom - Greece 64-72 Greece thumped United Kingdom to earn the 9th place at the championship. Elena Tsineke (174-G/F-99) tallied 25 points to lead the winners. United Kingdom posted a 22:11 lead at the first break. But Greece answered with a 45:24 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Angeliki Vintsilaiou (170-G-98) posted 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the Hellenes. Savannah Wilkinson (180-G-98) replied with 23 points and 10 rebounds for United Kingdom.
11-12 Place
Denmark - Iceland 74-56 Denmark outscored Iceland to finish in the 11th place. Emilie Baek (173-F-99) posted 25 points to lead the Scandinavian side. Denmark posted a 35:29 halftime lead. They ignited a 23:9 run in the fourth frame to rally to the win. Lena Svanholm (197-C-98) had 20 points and 19 rebounds in the victory. Thelma Agustsdottir (179-F-98) and Dagbjort Karlsdottir (160-PG-99) delivered 14 points each for Iceland.
Division B. Belarus and Czech Republic advance into Final, clinch promotion - Jul 14, 2018
SEMIFINALS
Lithuania - Belarus 70-73 Belarus sealed their Division A qualification as they edged Lithuania in the semifinal clash in Oradea tonight. Arina Masko (175-G/F-99) provided 14 points to lead the charge. Lithuania eked out a 37:35 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 7-point mark. But Belarus used a strong 24:14 run in the fourth frame to snatch the victory. Mariya Vasilevko (183-F/C-99) tossed in 13 points for Belarus. Gabija Meskonyte (181-F-98) answered with 21 points for Lithuania.
Czech Republic - Romania 65-62 Czech Republic held off Romania to advance into Division B Final. Lucie Hoskova (175-G/F-98) scored 16 points to pace the winners as they also clinched Division A berth. Czech Republic grabbed a 15:6 lead after ten minutes. Romania pulled within 2 points at the final break. But the Czech team sank 21 points in the fourth frame and rallied to the decisive victory. Barbora Tomancova (180-C-99) had 14 points in the win. Irina Parau (183-F/C-00) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Romania.
Division B. Semifinalists determined in Oradea - Jul 13, 2018
Group A
Lithuania - Romania 67-52 Lithuania held off Romania to secure the top position in Group A. Gabija Meskonyte (181-F-98) produced 18 points to lead the Baltic state. Romania grabbed an 18:12 lead after ten minutes. But Lithuania used a strong 21:6 run in the third term to surge ahead for good. Livija Sakeviciute (188-C-99) provided 16 points for the winners. Alina Podar (169-G-97) and Anamaria Virjoghe (196-C-99) answered with 10 points each for Romania.
Israel - Ukraine 69-87 Ukraine defeated Israel to end up in the third position in Group A. Kristina Karp (196-C-98) stepped up with 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Ukraine ensured a comfortable halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Nataliia Tsiubyk (178-PF-98) accounted for 20 points in the victory. Noga Peleg (169-G-98) answered with 19 points for Israel.
Greece - United Kingdom 50-58 Great Britain edged Greece to finish in the fifth position in Group A. Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu (188-C-99) scored 20 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the winners. Greece led by as many as 10 points after the opening quarter. But United Kingdom took over in the next periods and raced to the win. Zoe Willis (173-G-99) chipped in 12 points in the victory. Angeliki Vintsilaiou (170-G-98) answered with 14 points for Greece.
Group B
Turkey - Bulgaria 52-54 Bulgaria narrowly defeated Turkey to earn the third position in Group B. Petya Boyadjieva (178-F/G-98) delivered 19 points for Bulgaria. Bulgaria overcame an early deficit to take a 4-point halftime lead. Turkey regained the advantage in the third term but Bulgaria held their opponents to just 9 points in the fourth term to snatch the win. Viktoria Ivanova (178-SF-00) had 8 points for the winners. Nayda Guner replied with 24 points and 9 rebounds for Turkey.
Czech Republic - Denmark 67-63 Czech Republic outscored Denmark to stay undefeated in Romania. Julie Pospisilova (172-G-99) came up with 22 points for the winners. Czech Republic accounted for a 40:28 halftime advantage. Denmark pulled within four points at the final intermission but the Czech team controlled the tempo in the fourth period and raced to the win. Lucie Hoskova (175-G/F-98) banked in 17 points. Maria Hoegh (178-G-98) had 18 points for Denmark.
Iceland - Belarus 39-84 Belarus knocked down Iceland to clinch the semifinal berth in Oradea. Belarus dominated from start to finish. They accounted for a 47:14 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Maryia Adashchyk (180-SG-98) produced 22 points for the winners. Nataliia Harbachova had 21 points for Belarus. Dagbjort Karlsdottir (160-PG-99) replied with 12 points for Iceland.
Division B: Day 3 in Oradea - Jul 10, 2018
Group A
Ukraine - Romania 56-63 Romania remains as the only undefeated team in Group A after the home side inscribed a 63-56 victory over Ukraine later in the day.
Anamaria Virjoghe (196-C-99) and Maria Ferariu (178-F-00) were the top scorers for the home side with 12 points apiece; Kristina Karp (196-C-98) had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks for Ukraine.
Israel - Greece 71-67 Israel strengthened their position on the table with a 71-67 triumph over Greece, as Eden Rotberg (167-G-98) netted a game-high 18 points for the victorious Israeli team.
Lithuania - United Kingdom 54-65 Savannah Wilkinson (180-G-98) set a new tournament-high in Oradea with 34 points to help Great Britain jump-start their campaign with a 65-54 come-from-behind victory against the Baltic side, who had defeated Ukraine and Israel in previous games. Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu (188-C-99) complemented the team's top scorer Wilkinson with a 15-point, 19-rebound double-double, while Laurita Jurciute (173-G-96) collected 14 points and 10 points in a losing effort for Lithuania.
Group B
Czech Republic - Iceland 104-36 There continues to be no stopping Czech Republic in Group B, with the unfortunate Iceland falling victim to their 104-36 offensive onslaught. Veronika Vorackova (184-SF-99) was in form again for the Czechs, tallying 15 points in just 15 minutes, as the team kept their perfect record intact, moving to 3-0
Denmark - Bulgaria 57-65 Bulgaria defeated Denmark 65-57 behind the trio of Katrin Stoichkova (180-F/C-99), Petya Boyadzhieva and Gergana Ivanova.
Turkey - Belarus 57-74 Mariya Vasilevko (183-F/C-99) fired Belarus to a 74-57 win over Turkey with 21 points and 7 rebounds.
Division B: Day 2 in Oradea - Jul 9, 2018
Group A
United Kingdom - Romania 61-76 This was no problem for Romania to get second straight victory and go on the top of the standings with 2-0. They also send United Kingdom to the bottom of the table with 0-2 they share last place with Greece. Irina Parau (183-F/C-00) is leaving this game with MVP award alongside her name as he splashed 17 points and had 4 rebounds. She missed only 3 shoots in entire game as he had 7/10 for 2PT and 1/1 for 3PT. Alina Podar (169-G-97) scored 25 points for total index of 13. In losing team of United Kingdom best was Savannah Wilkinson (180-G-98) with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Greece - Ukraine 54-71 Nataliia Tsiubyk (178-PF-98) led her Ukraine to first victory of tournament against Greece. She splashed 30 points in 37 minutes on the court. She grabbed 6 rebounds and 5 assist for total index of 33 and +/- of +20. When she was on the court Ukraine was having lead all the time. She had great help from Kristina Karp (196-C-98) who splashed 15 points and had 11 rebounds for her double-double performance in important victory for Ukraine. Renia Karlafti (184-F-98) scored 16 points for Greek side.
Lithuania - Israel 78-73 Lithuania won and it goes to 2-0 record in Group A. After this loss Israel is on 1-1. Interesting fact in this game is that at Lithuanian side six players had 10+ points, that was key of their victory against Israel. Best was Gabija Segzdaite (186-F-00) with 10 points and 11 rebounds, next to her was Martyna Petrenaite (181-F-98) with 13 points and 8 rebounds. In Israel Noga Peleg (169-G-98) with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assist led her team but that was enough only for close loss 73:78.
Group B
Belarus - Bulgaria 90-70 Arina Masko (175-G/F-99) proved her quality in this game as he led her Belarus team into first victory in tournament. They won easily against Bulgaria with 20 point difference (90:70) and now they are on 1-1 record, same as Bulgaria. Arinascored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. She was perfect from free throw line (11/11). At losing side Gergana Ivanova (177-PG-99) put 20 points into the basket and had 6 assists.
Turkey - Czech Republic 69-75 Czech Republic secured second straight victory in a row on this tournament, sending them on the top of the table with 2-0 record. They beat Turkish team 75:69 in a very close game. Veronika Vorackova (184-SF-99) played amazing game as she recorded easy double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, she almost went into triple-double game as she had 7 assists. Lucie Hoskova (175-G/F-98) scored 20 points and had 9 rebounds which helped Czech a lot in win against Turkey, they had two players with great energy for this game. In Turkey Ilayda Guner (186-C-99) scored 22 points and had 8 rebounds for total index of 19.
Iceland - Denmark 59-57 In closest game of the day Iceland outscored Denmark with only 2 points (59:57). In a very close game in Oradea, Iceland side was better and calmer at the end of the game. Hero of this Icelandic win was Dagbjort Karlsdottir (160-PG-99) who drawn a foul 9 seconds until the end when Iceland had 58:57 lead. She scored one free throw and that was enough for their first victory in a tournament. Thelma Agustsdottir (179-F-98) scored 12 points and had 11 rebounds, and on losing side of Denmark best was Nikoline Agmund (166-G-01) with 10 points.
Division B: Day 1 in Oradea - Jul 8, 2018
Group A
Ukraine - Lithuania 77-80 What a game we saw! We got winners of the match after over-time and that was Lithuania. With 77:80 for final result (8:11 in OT) they managed to start this tournament with victory and 1-0 record, sending Ukraine to the bottom of the standings with 0-1 for now. Key play of this game was Livija Sakeviciute (188-C-99) who drawn a foul 13 seconds until the end of the OT and she was calm get one point into the basket. That was enough for +3 lead and Ukraine didn't managed do get this game to another overtime as Natalia Tsiubyk missed jump shot 7 seconds until the end.
Gabija Meskonyte (181-F-98) splashed 20 points, same as Martyna Petrenaite (181-F-98). Livija Sakeviciute had 6 points but 17 rebounds. In losing team Nataliia Tsiubyk (178-PF-98) had 26 points and Kristina Karp (196-C-98) combined 11 poitns and 14 rebounds alongside her name.
Romania - Greece 65-47 Romania won every quarter of this game so they didn't any single chance for Greek side to even thinking about victory. Romania after this win is on 1-0 record and Greece is having one defeat. Interesting thing is that five players of Romania had 11+ points, best one with index points was Maria Ferariu (178-F-00) with 11 points and 7 rebounds for total index of 16. Marilena Gerostergiou (185-F-98) in Greece had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Israel - United Kingdom 72-55 In a first game of the day and opening of European Championship U20 Division B for Women's, team of Israel was better then United Kingdom 72:55. First quarter was decider in this game as Israeli side won it 25:9. Top performer in this game was Dor Saar (168-G-99) with 17 points. She was shooting almost perfect for three point (5 out of 6). One more important game contributor for Israel was Eden Rotberg (167-G-98) with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Losing team had two players each on 16 points, that was Imani Whittington (180-G/F-98) and Savannah Wilkinson.
Group B
Czech Republic - Belarus 65-58 Veronika Vorackova (184-SF-99) splashed 13 points and was missing only one rebound for double-double game as he grabbed 9 rebounds, she also added two assists alongside her name. Patricia Gallasova (178-G-98) scored 12 points for Czech Republic for opening game victory. In Belarus Maryia Adashchyk (180-SG-98) had 11 points (4 out of 5 for 2PT). Czech is now on 1-0 and Belarus is on 0-1 after game one.
Bulgaria - Iceland 75-48 Karina Konstantinova (173-PG-99) led Bulgarian team with 13 points and 4 rebounds, Yanina Todorova (175-F-99) splashed 11 rebounds, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. One interesting fact is that when Katrin Stoichkova (180-F/C-99) was on the court Bulgaria had +/- plus 40. Thelma Agustsdottir (179-F-98) scored 11 points and had 12 rebounds for Iceland. Bulgaria was better in every segment, they even have 25 steals, 39:28 in rebounds and 16:12 in assists.
Denmark - Turkey 51-72 Ilayda Guner (186-C-99) with 25 points and 7 rebounds led Turkey to opening victory in this tournament. They won against Denmark pretty easily with +21 difference. Shooting for two points was spot-on for Turkey as they have 49 attempts and they splash 23 into the basket. In Denmark Lena Svanholm (197-C-98) scored 15 points and had 10 rebounds.
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