Division B. Netherlands, Ukraine, Romania and Finland reach semis

Quarterfinals

Holland - Slovakia 80-68
Netherlands outgunned Slovakia in the quarterfinal clash today. The Dutch side went on a 22-12 run in the second period to take a 10-point halftime lead. They sank 23 points in the fourth frame to ease to the win. Timothy George (202-F-2005) finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds, while Ryan Van Eyck (192-G-2005) added 14 points for the Dutch team. Peter Kovacik (190-G-2005) answered with 18 points for Slovakia.

Ukraine - Georgia 85-76
Ukraine held off Georgia to enter the semis in Pitesti. Ukraine built a 39-29 halftime lead. They poured in 28 points in the third stanza to ensure a 19-point lead at the final break. Georgia sank 28 points in the fourth period but could not avoid the loss. Kyrylo Skutyelnik (192-G-2004) posted 18 points for Ukraine. Luka Alavidze (194-PG-2005) and Giorgi Sulabertidze tossed in 17 points each for Georgia.

Romania - Hungary 94-62
Romania cruised past Hungary to secure the semifinal berth. Romania went on a 48-33 first half run. They sank 46 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Dragos Lungu (198-G-2004) produced 23 points, while David Lapuste (186-SG-2004, agency: 011 Sports) added 15 points for the winners. Botond Cseh (191-G-2004) answered with 17 points for Hungary.

Finland - Portugal 68-66
Finland held off Portugal to advance into the semifinal round. Finland posted a 22-11 lead ten minutes into the game. But Portugal denied the deficit and eked out a narrow one-point lead heading into the fourth stanza. But Finland went on a 20-17 rally in the final period to snatch the crucial win. Juuso Salmi (188-PG-2004) scored 18 points, while Oliver Kanden (197-SF-2004) added 12 points for Finland. Pedro Santos (199-G-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 16 points for Portugal.