Georgi Gerganov
Czech Republic - Bulgaria 102-104 OT
In a thrilling matchup, Bulgaria emerged victorious over the Czech Republic in an overtime battle, with a final score of 104-102. Georgi Gerganov (193-G-2003, agency: BIG) led the scoring for Bulgaria with 24 points and 5 rebounds, while Krastomir Mihov (193-G-2004, agency: BIG) contributed 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Petr Krivanek (185-G-2003) scored 15 points for the Czech Republic, accompanied by Martin Kheil (195-F-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) with 20 points and 4 rebounds.
Portugal - United Kingdom 63-56
Portugal claimed a 63-56 victory over the United Kingdom. Daniel Vieira (190-PG-2004) led the scoring for Portugal with 20 points and 3 rebounds, while Diogo Seixas (199-SG-2004) recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds. Antonio Monteiro (204-PF-1989, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 12 points and 5 assists. Victor Faroukou (198-SF-2003) scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds for the United Kingdom, while Zamoku Weluche-Ume (203-F-2004) contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds, and Louis Grante-Halliday (201-F-2003) recorded 9 points and 6 rebounds.
Luxembourg - Hungary 63-85
In a game between Luxembourg and Hungary, Hungary emerged victorious with a score of 85-63. Mark Paar (196-G-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) led the scoring for Hungary with 22 points, accompanied by 5 rebounds, while Berna Barna Toth (187-PG-2003) contributed 14 points. Max Logelin (187-G-2003) scored 22 points for Luxembourg, along with 8 assists and 4 steals, while Luke Jungers (206-F-2004) added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Hungary dominated the rebounding category, securing 46 rebounds compared to Luxembourg's 23.
Slovakia - North Macedonia 64-81
North Macedonia emerged victorious with an 81-64 win over Slovakia. Teodor Simikj (215-C-2004) led the scoring for North Macedonia with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Andrej Shoshkikj (187-G-2005) contributed 10 points and 4 rebounds. Juraj Minarovjech (191-SF-2004) scored 14 points for Slovakia.
Albania - Holland 65-97
Holland secured a dominant 97-65 win against Albania. Jibbe Sicking (203-F-2004) scored 16 points and grabbed 3 rebounds for Holland, supported by Nino Vrencken (194-PG-2003) with 10 points and 5 rebounds, and Armin Strojil (184-G-2003) with 14 points and 3 rebounds. All players on the Holland team scored at least 2 points. Xhuljan Tola (211-F/C-2003) led the scoring for Albania with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Kosovo - Georgia 70-80
Georgia secured a 80-70 victory over Kosovo in a closely contested game. Bakar Berekashvili (203-F-2004) had a standout performance for Georgia with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while George Natsvlishvili (208-F/G-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Giorgi Shalikiani (207-C-2004) added 5 points and 10 rebounds. Dion Sheqiri (208-C-2003) scored 17 points for Kosovo, supported by Visar Ejupi (200-SF-2003) and Jon Ukaj (187-PG-2005, agency: BIG) with 16 points each, and Ukaj also contributed 6 assists.
Ukraine - Sweden 80-83
Sweden secured a comeback victory over Ukraine with a score of 83-80. Felix Brostrom (203-F-2003) had an outstanding game for Sweden, scoring 33 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, while William Kermoury (192-G-2004) added 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Bohdan Bryniuk (201-F-2003, agency: BIG) led the scoring for Ukraine with 21 points and 5 rebounds, and Vitalii Shymanskyi (205-PF-2003) recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Latvia - Finland 90-66
Latvia dominated their game against Finland, securing a 90-66 victory. Freds Bagatskis (203-G-2003) had an exceptional performance for Latvia, recording 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, resulting in a total index rating of 27. Rihards Vavers (201-F-2003) contributed 14 points and 5 rebounds, while Peteris Pinnis (214-C-2004) added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Okku Federiko (207-F-2004) scored 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Finland, and Oliver Kanden (198-SF-2004) contributed 12 points.
Tags : GEORGI GERGANOV, EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U20 BASKETBALL
