USA - Spain
87-71
USA managed to defend FIBA U19 World Championship title! Spain was
better than USA in Day 1 in Bangkok, but the Americans were the best
when it was the most important taking another Gold to their country.
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (188-F-90) shined for the new/old champions
registering monster double-double, 22 points and 20 rebounds.
Samantha Prahalis (170-G-90) also had very important role netting 21
points.
Kelsey Bone (196-C-91) helped with 18 points and 6 boards, while
Shenise Johnson (180-F-90) added 11 pts and 10 rebs. In Team Spain,
Leonor Rodriguez Manso (177-G-91) scored 21 points.
Marta Xargay Casademont (180-G-90) and
Vega Gimeno Martinez (183-F-91) contributed with 12 pts apiece.
Places 3-4
Canada - Argentina
51-58
The Bronze belongs to Argentina, who registered nice 58-51 win today
against Canada. As a reminder, Argentina failed in Semifinals against
Spain, while Canada was defeated by the USA Team. Today,
Debora Gonzalez (174-G-90) top-scored in victory with 14 points.
Ornella Santana (184-F/C-90) followed her with 10, while all other
players had less than 9 points. On the other side, Canada got
double-double from
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91), 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Taryn Wicijowski (188-F/C-91) followed with 8 pts and 10 boards.
Places 5-6
Australia - Russia
78-38
What a performance by the Gems today. It was a game for fifth place at
the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok and Australia totally
destroyed Russia 78-38.
Rachel Jarry (185-G-91) stepped up for the winners with 19 points
and 9 rebounds.
Tess Magden had 13 and
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) drained one point less.
Rosie Moult (183-G/F-90) helped with 10. In Team Russia, nobody had
more than ten.
Alexandra Tarasova (192-C-91) was the best scorer with 9 points.
Places 7-8
France - Lithuania
65-56
France is the seventh ranked team at the FIBA U19 World Championship in
Bangkok thanks to today's 65-56 victory against Lithuania. Naturally,
position No.8 belongs to Lithuanians.
Laurie Datchy (175-G/F-90) was a key player in France scoring 13
points.
Aminata Konate (170-G-90) had 10 and
Allison Vernerey (194-C-91) helped with 9 points and impressive 15
boards.
Marina Solopova (180-G/F-90) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds
in defeat.
Gabriele Gutkauskaite (174-G-90) netted 13 pts.
Spain and USA to fight for the Gold in
Bangkok - Aug. 1, 2009 Argentina - Spain
49-67
Spain is still undefeated in Bangkok and they will meet defending
champions USA tomorrow in the Big Final. As a reminder, Spain is the
only team who managed to beat the Americans on this event (90-86) and it
was in the very first round.
Marta Tudanca Acedo (182-F-90) shined in victory today with 18
points.
Marta Xargay Casademont (180-G-90) followed her with 13 points and 6
boards, while
Vega Gimeno Martinez (183-F-91) helped with 10 points and 5 rebs.
Andrea Boquete Manna (178-F-90) collected 21 points and 6 rebounds
in defeat. Her Argentina will take on Canada tomorrow in battle for the
Bronze.
Canada - USA
51-82
USA smashed Canada today 82-51 and they will have a chance tomorrow to
defend the World Championship title. The USA Team will take on the only
squad who managed to beat them in Bangkok - Spain. On the other side,
Canada will meet Argentina in battle for the Bronze.
Kelsey Bone (196-C-91) shined for the Americans today scoring 16
points.
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (188-F-90) had 12, while
Skylar Diggins (175-G-90) and
Samantha Prahalis (170-G-90) added 11 points each. In Team Canada,
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91) almost registered double-double, 12
points and 9 boards.
Places 5-8
Australia - France
71-53
Australia managed to recover from yesterday's shock and elimination in
the Quarterfinals. Today the Gems blasted France and they will take on
Russia in the battle for fifth place in Bangkok. On the other side,
France will meet Lithuania for position No.7. Both games will be played
tomorrow. As it was during the entire event, center
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) led the Gems collecting 23
points and 8 rebounds. All other players in Team Australia had less than
10. France had only one player with double-digits in scoring and it was
Medelome Medenou (188-F-90) - 14 pts (plus 7 rebs).
Russia - Lithuania
65-62
Russia outsmarted Lithuania 65-62 today in Bangkok staying in race for
fifth place at the FIBA U19 World Championship. Both squads were
eliminated in Quarterfinals, but now Russia will fight for fifth and
Lithuania for seventh place.
Anastasia Logunova (188-C-90) paced Russia to victory with 14 points
and 12 rebounds.
Ekaterina Kiryanova (179-F/G-90) had 13 and
Anastasiya Loginova (190-C-90) delivered 11 pts, plus grabbed 7
boards. All other players in Russia had less than 10 pts.
Giedre Paugaite (192-C-90) shined in defeat registering
double-double, 14 points and 17 rebs.
Marina Solopova (180-G/F-90) netted 13.
Places 9-10
Czech Republic - Brazil
70-75
Brazil celebrated 75-50 win against Czech Republic today in decisive
game for ninth place at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok.
Yesterday Brazil was better than Japan, while Czech Republic outplayed
China. In Team Brazil today
Tatiane Pacheco Nacimiento (180-G/F-90) stepped up with 18 points
and 5 rebounds.
Fabiana Caetano De Souza (195-F/C-91) had double-double, 14 points
and 16 rebounds, while
Debora Fernandes Da Costa (165-G-91) added 12 pts.
Renata Brezinova (189-C-90) responded with 20 points and 12 rebounds
in loss.
Alena Hanusova (187-C-91) posted 15 pts and grabbed 8 boards.
Places 11-12
China - Japan
76-59
China outplayed Japan 76-59 today in Bangkok ending the FIBA U19 World
Championship as 11th ranked team. Naturally, Japan in No.12.
Zheng Bowen (-90) led the winners today with 18 points and 6
rebounds.
Shuang Zhao (188-F-90) also shined collecting 17 points and 8
boards, while
Wen Lu (188-F-90) helped with 12 pts and 7 boards. In the loosing
squad,
Yukine Abe (-90) was on fire - 27 points.
Kana Motoyama (-90) contributed with 14.
Summary of the Quarterfinals in Bangkok
- Jul. 31, 2009
Australia - Canada
49-50
Australia is eliminated in the Quarterfinals of U19 World Championship
in Bangkok. The Gems, who had perfect 6-0 record so far and totally
dominated against most of their rivals, failed in the first elimination
game. The Canadians did impressive job at the defensive end making a big
surprise in this low-scoring match.
Natalie C. Achonwa (188-F-92) was a key player in Team Canada draining
16 points. Actually she was the only one with double-digits in scoring.
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91) followed
with 8 pts and 15 boards. On the other side,
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) was
the only one in a game mood for the Gems netting 26 points and pulling
down 10 boards. All other players in Australia had less than 7 pts.
France - USA
75-88
The defending champion reached Semifinals in style. After 5-1 in the
first two stages of FIBA U19 World Championship in
Bangkok, the Team USA outplayed France 88-75. France managed to stay close until the last 15
minutes, when USA showed why their are still main
candidates for the title.
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (188-F-90) stepped up
for the winners with 16 points and 9 rebounds.
Skylar Diggins (175-G-90) also shined with 16, while
Kelsey Bone (196-C-91) added 4 points less. In Team France,
Laurie Datchy (175-G/F-90) top-scored with 17 points.
Argentina - Russia
67-65
Argentina outsmarted Russia in thriller advancing to Semifinals of FIBA
U19 World Championship in Bangkok. It was very exciting game, decided in
overtime.
Andrea Boquete Manna (178-F-90)
demonstrated the best performance for the winners today registering
double-double, 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Agostina Burani (189-F/C-91) helped with 12 points and 9 boards,
plus
Debora Gonzalez (174-G-90) added 11
pts. For the Russians
Anastasia Logunova (188-C-90) delivered
14 points and grabbed 11 boards.
Tatiana Petrushina (185-F-90) followed
with 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Lithuania - Spain
47-79
Spain demonstrated magnificent performance against Lithuania today. With
this victory Spain became the only undefeated team on the FIBA U19 World
Championship in Bangkok and it reached Semifinals.
Cristina Ouvina Modrego (173-G-90) scored 19 points and grabbed 5
boards in victory, while
Marta Xargay Casademont (180-G-90) was behind her with 14 points.
Leonor Rodriguez Manso (177-G-91) and
Marta Tudanca Acedo (182-F-90) helped with 12 points each. In
Lithuania,
Giedre Paugaite (192-C-90) responded with double-double, 15 points
and 11 boards.
Egle Siksniute (196-F/C-91) posted 14 pts.
Places 9-12
Czech Republic - China
76-70
Czech Republic defeated China and it will continue battle for the 9th
place on FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok. On the other side, China will try
to end as No.11.
Katerina Bartonova (171-G-90) shined for the winners collecting 16
points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds (bad shot percentage).
Alena Hanusova (187-C-91) was behind her with 15 points and 13
rebounds, while
Renata Brezinova (189-C-90) helped with 14 pts and 5 rebs.
Zheng Bowen (-90) scored 16 points and pulled down 7 boards for the
Chinese.
Wen Lu (188-F-90) ended with double-double, 13 pts and 12 rebs.
Brazil - Japan
62-56
Brazil celebrated decent 62-56 win against Japan staying in race for
position No.9.
Tatiane Pacheco Nacimiento (180-G/F-90) once again was the best
player in her team collecting 20 points and 5 rebounds.
Leila Zabani (180-G/F-91) had 14 pts and 6 boards, while
Monica Da Silva Nascimento (189-F/C-91) registered double-double, 11
points and 15 boards. In the loosing squad,
Yuka Mamiya (-90) had 18 points and 14
boards.
The last day of Qualifying Round in Bangkok
- Jul. 29, 2009
Group E
Czech Republic - France
58-73
France outplayed Czech Republic in crucial game for FIBA U19 World
Championship Quarterfinals. Both squads, as well as Lithuania, have 3-3
record now. Unfortunately to Czech Republic, they have the worst score
in this circle ending the Qualifying Round as No.5 in Group E. On the
other side, France is third and Lithuania is the fourth ranked team.
Margaux Okou Zouzouo (183-F-91) shined in victory netting 21 points.
Medelome Medenou (188-F-90) also was good netting 18, while
Hhadydia Minte (185-F-91) helped with 10 pts and 11 boards. In Team
Czech Republic,
Katerina Bartonova (171-G-90) contributed with 16 points and 7
boards.
Renata Brezinova (189-C-90) followed with 15 pts and 8 boards.
Brazil - Australia 51-72
Australia advanced to FIBA U19 World Championship Quarterfinals
undefeated. After 3-0 in the Preliminary Round, the Opals registered 3-0
in the next one reaching the QFinals as No.1 in Group E. Brazil failed
to advance having just 2 wins in 6 appearances.
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) once again led her team draining
20 points.
Bree Farley (178-G-90) helped with ten. In Team Brazil,
Tatiane Pacheco Nacimiento (180-G/F-90) answered with 12 points. All
other players in this game had less than ten.
Lithuania - Argentina 57-61
Argentina outplayed Lithuania in the last day of Qualifying Round at the
FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok. With this victory Argentineans
jumped to second place in Group E, while Lithuania is the fourth ranked
team. Anyway, both squads advanced to Quarterfinals.
Agostina Burani (189-F/C-91) stepped up for the Argentineans with 12
points and 7 rebounds.
Ornella Santana (184-F/C-90) had 11 and
Debora Gonzalez (174-G-90) added 10 pts.
Egle Siksniute (196-F/C-91) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds
in defeat.
Giedre Paugaite (192-C-90) and
Marina Solopova (180-G/F-90) had 11 pts apiece.
Group F
China - Canada
67-75
Canada celebrated in the last day of the Qualifying Round in Bangkok. It
means that Canada is the fourth ranked team in Group F with 3-3 record
and they advanced to Quarterfinals. On the other side, China failed to
do so as they have just one win in six appearances.
Taryn Wicijowski (188-F/C-91) was the best player in victory with 20
points and 13 rebounds.
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91) also was on pretty high level
collecting 16 points and 11 boards, while
Natalie C. Achonwa (188-F-92) added 14 pts.
Wen Lu (188-F-90) was the best in Team China with 20 points.
Shuang Zhao (188-F-90) had 19 and
Cheng Dan (-91) added 18 pts.
Spain - Russia
70-54
Spain advanced to FIBA U19 World Championship Quarterfinals undefeated.
Today in the last game of Qualifying Round Spain was better than Russia
70-54 for the first place in Group F with 6-0 record. On the other side,
the Russians also advanced, but from as No.3 (4-2).
Vega Gimeno Martinez (183-F-91) shined for the winners scoring 17
points.
Doukole Ble Ossepe (189-C-91) had 14, while
Cristina Ouvina Modrego (173-G-90) and
Leonor Rodriguez Manso (177-G-91) posted 11 points apiece.
Tatiana Petrushina (185-F-90) answered with 13 points in loss.
USA - Japan
109-68
As it was expected, USA blasted Japan registering the fifth win at the
FIBA U19 World Championship in Japan. However, that is not enough for
the first place in Group F due to loss against Spain in the Preliminary
Round. The Japanese failed to advance as they are fifth ranked team with
2-4.
Taber Chalee Spani (183-G-91) top-scored for the defending champions
with 15 points.
Lasondra Barrett (188-F-90) followed with 14, while
Kelsey Bone (196-C-91) netted one point less. In Team Japan,
Rateisa Fukano (-90) delivered 15 pts.
Summary of Day 5 in Bangkok (Qualifying
Round 2) - Jul. 28, 2009
Group E
Australia - Czech Republic
92-65
Australia registered fifth straight win in Bangkok securing the first
place in Group E before the Quarterfinals. The Opals now have 5-0, while
Czech Republic fell to 3-2 record, but still with nice chance for the
next stage.
Rachel Jarry (185-G-91) top-scored for the winners with 17 points.
She also grabbed 10 rebounds beside that.
Gretel Tippett had 14 and
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) this time helped with 10 pts and
7 boards. In Czech Republic,
Eva Skutilova (182-F-90) delivered 14 pts.
France - Lithuania
42-54
Very important win for Lithuania, who now has 3-2 record in Qualifying
Group E. With this one the Lithuanians made a huge step forward to FIBA
U19 World Championship Quarterfinals.
Marina Solopova (180-G/F-90) was a key player in Lithuania draining
21 points and pulling down 6 rebounds.
Giedre Paugaite (192-C-90) was second scorer of the team with 10 pts
(also had 13 rebs). In Team France,
Adja Konteh (178-F-92) netted 13 points.
Argentina - Brazil
70-46
Argentina smashed Brazil in South American derby. That is third win for
the Argentineans on FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok and they have
a nice chance to reach the Quarterfinals. On the other side, Brazil fell
to 2-3 in Group E.
Debora Gonzalez (174-G-90) top-scored for the winners with 19
points.
Ornella Santana (184-F/C-90) had 15 pts and 8 boards, while Kayla
Kraft and
Agostina Burani (189-F/C-91) added 11 pts each.
Joseane Bazilio (177-G/F-91) and
Leila Zabani (180-G/F-91) responded with 9 pts apiece in defeat.
Group F
Russia - USA
56-75
The Russians are no more unbeaten in Bangkok. The reigning World
Champion, USA celebrated today against Russia 75-56 joining it with 4-1
record in Group F. Spain is still first with 5-0. Anyway both, USA and
Russia, already booked a spot for the Quarterfinals.
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (188-F-90) paced USA to victory collecting 12
points and 13 rebounds.
Shenise Johnson (180-F-90) had 11, while
Samantha Prahalis (170-G-90) and Skylar Diggins added 10 pts each.
Interesting that in Russia,
Anastasiya Shilova (185-F-91) and
Tatiana Grigoryeva (-90) were the best scorers with 7 pts each.
Japan - China
78-70
Japan celebrated in Asian derby against China 78-70 registering the
second win on FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok. Now Japan is on
2-3, while China fell to 1-4 loosing a chance to reach the Semis.
Japan's also failed to advance, despite there is one more game to be
played.
Yuka Mamiya (-90) led the winners with 18 points and 8 rebounds.
Kyoko Ito (-90) had 17 and Kana Motoyama added one point less.
Zheng Bowen (-90) collected 19 pts and 7 rebounds in loss.
Canada - Spain
56-72
Fifth consecutive win for Spain at the FIBA U19 World Championship in
Bangkok. It means that Spain remains the only undefeated team in
Qtalifying Group F with 5-0. Canada dropped to 2-3, but they will also
advance to Quarterfinals.
Cristina Ouvina Modrego (173-G-90) paced Spain to victory with 17
points.
Leonor Rodriguez Manso (177-G-91) had 15 and Marta Xargay Casademont
helped the winners with one point less.
Natalie C. Achonwa (188-F-92) almost had double-double in defeat, 14
pts and 9 rebs.
Group Places 13-14
South Korea - Mali
68-52
13th place on FIBA U19 World Championship belongs to South Korea. After
poor 0-3 in Preliminary Round, the Koreans managed to grab two
consecutive wins. Yesterday they were better than Thailand, and today
South Korea outplayed Mali. The Africans ended this contest as No.14.
Kim GaYoung (-92) stepped up for the winners with 24 points and 5
rebounds. Jeonghyun Lee and Hong Jin Cha followed her with 13 points
each. On the other side, Team Mali got 17 points from
Ouleymatou Coulibaly (-90). Aminata Mariko contributed with 11 in
this loss.
Places 15-16
Thailand - Tunisia
65-80
Finally victory for Tunisia, first one at the FIBA U19 World
Championship in Bangkok. Unfortunately that was the last match for the
Tunisians, but anyway they avoided last 16th place. The host of this
event is the only winless team in Bangkok so naturally they are the last
ranked team (0-5).
Lilia Inoubli (-92) shined in victory netting 26 points and pulling
down 10 rebounds. Zbeyda Arami also was on pretty high level collecting
19 points and 11 boards, while Khouloud Mefteh added 13 pts and 13 rebs.
In Team Thailand,
Suwimon Sangtad (-91) and Pornnutcha Sawatong delivered 16 points
each.
Summary of Day 4 in Bangkok (Qualifying
Round 1) - Jul. 27, 2009
Group E
Lithuania - Australia
53-69
The Opals continued with impressive performance in Bangkok. After 3-0 in
Preliminary Stage, Australia cruised past Lithuania 69-53 jumping on top
of Qualifying Group E. The Lithuanians fell to 2-2.
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) once again was in a game mood
netting 20 points.
Rachel Jarry (185-G-91) was behind her with 15 pts and 11 boards,
plus
Stephanie Cumming (178-G-90) added 10 pts.
Lina Pikciute (192-F/C-90) answered with 15 points in defeat.
Inesa Visgaudaite (171-G-91) contributed with 3 less.
Brazil - France
48-59
It was exciting Day 4 at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok.
France managed to beat Brazil 59-48 so both squads now have the same 2-2
record in Qualifying Group E. Lithuania and Argentina also have 2-2 so
battle for the Quarterfinals will most probably last until the last
round.
Alexia Plagnard (172-G-90) top-scored in victory with 15 points.
Laure Datchy,
Medelome Medenou (188-F-90) and
Hhadydia Minte (185-F-91) netted 10 points each. In Brazil,
Tatiane Pacheco Nacimiento (180-G/F-90) once again shined with 16
points.
Debora Fernandes Da Costa (165-G-91) stopped on 10.
Czech Republic - Argentina
72-60
Czech Republic opened the second stage at the FIBA U19 World
Championship with victory. With this one, the Czechs jumped to 3-1
significantly increasing chances for the Quarterfinals. Argentina fell
to 2-2, but still with a chance to advance. Participants of Group E also
are Australia, Brazil, Lithuanian and France.
Alena Hanusova (187-C-91) paced Czech Republic to this victory
draining 20 points.
Katerina Bartonova (171-G-90) also had very important role
collecting 18 points and 7 boards, while
Michaela Stara (172-G-90) added 10 pts.
Melisa Pavicich (182-F-91) responded with 12 pts in loss.
Group F
Spain - Japan
81-57
Team Spain remained perfect after 4 days at the FIBA U19 World
Championship in Bangkok. This time Spain outplayed Japan joining
Russians with 4-0 record in Qualifying Group F. Both squads already
secured participation in the Quarterfinals, but it will be interesting
to see who will grab the first place in this pool.
Marta Xargay Casademont (180-G-90) was a key player in Spain with 23
points and 11 rebounds. Second scorer of the team was
Vega Gimeno Martinez (183-F-91) with 15 pts.
Yuka Mamiya (-90) and
Yumi Niwa (-90) delivered 14 and 13 pts respectively in defeat.
Mamiya also had 10 rebounds beside that.
USA - Canada
64-50
The defending champions managed to beat Canada in North American derby
jumping to 3-1 record in Group F. This is the first day of Qualifying
Round and Team USA is for sure expected to reach the Quarterfinals.
Canada also has nice chance to do so, despite they dropped to 2-2 now.
Kelsey Bone (196-C-91) and
Samantha Prahalis (170-G-90) combined 28 points and 12 rebounds in
the winning squad.
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (188-F-90) followed with double-double, 11 points
and 12 boards. In Team Canada,
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91) collected 12 points and 9 boards.
Laura Anne Dally (-92) contributed with 10 pts.
China - Russia
62-67
First win for Russia in the Qualifying Round, fourth in total. It means
that Russia remains undefeated so far at the FIBA U19 World Championship
in Bangkok. The Chinese fell to 1-3 and their chances for the
Quarterfinals are way decreased now.
Anastasia Logunova (188-C-90) shined in Team Russia with 17 points
and 13 rebounds.
Anastasiya Shilova (185-F-91) and
Tatiana Grigoryeva (-90) added 10 points each.
Ding Yuan (185-F-91) answered with 16 pts for China.
Places 13-16
Tunisia - Mali
35-53
Mali managed to grab the first win at the FIBA U19 World Championship.
It was a low-scoring game, but Mali demonstrated much better performance
than the other African team. It means that Mali will fight against South
Korea for 12th place on this event, while Tunisia will try to avoid the
last one taking on the host - Thailand.
Ouleymatou Coulibaly (-90) stepped up in victory registering 13
points and 15 rebounds.
Laoudy Maiga (-G-90) was behind him with 12 pts and bad shot
percentage. For the Tunisians,
Zbeyda Arami (-91) had 19 pts and 10 rebounds.
South Korea - Thailand
66-55
South Korea outplaying Thailand keeping the chances for 13th place
alive. The host of FIBA U19 World Championship faced with another loss
and they will try to avoid last place tomorrow against Tunisia. The
Koreans will meet Mali for position No.13.
Lee Jeonghyun (-92) led the winners with 21 points and 8 rebounds.
Ahn HyoJin (-91) also was pretty good netting 14 points and grabbing
6 boards, while
Kim GaYoung (-92) added 12. For the hosts,
Suwimon Sangtad (-91) delivered 15 pts.
Charinee Napasri (-90) was the last one with double-digits, 10 pts.
The last day of Preliminary Round in Bangkok - Jul.
25, 2009
Group A
Australia - South Korea
99-41
As it was expected, the Opals devastated South Korea ending the
Preliminary Stage with perfect 3-0 record. It means that Australia goes
to the next stage as No.1 from Group A, what was known even yesterday.
They will continue in new group together with Argentina, France, Brazil,
Czech Republic and Lithuania.
Rachel Jarry (185-G-91) this time was the best player in the winning
squad with 24 points and 5 boards.
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) had 15 pts and 7 boards, while
Alice Kunek (186-G/F-91) also scored 15.
Lee Jeonghyun (-92) answered with 12 points for the Koreans.
France - Argentina 58-60
Argentina grabbed very important 60-58 victory against France in Day 3
of the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok. Despite it was already
know that these two teams, together with undefeated Australia advanced
to the next stage, this meeting was important as the score will be
transfered. So now Australia, Argentina and France will create a new
group together with three best teams from Preliminary pool B (Brazil,
Czech Republic and Lithuania). Argentina will start with 1-1 there,
while France is on 0-2.
Agostina Burani (189-F/C-91) led the Argentineans today collecting
13 points and 6 rebounds.
Debora Gonzalez (174-G-90) followed her with 2 points less. In Team
France,
Allison Vernerey (194-C-91) was close to double-double, 12 pts and 9
rebs.
Group B
Lithuania - Brazil
69-65
Lithuania handed Brazil the first defeat at the FIBA U19 World
Championship. Now the situation in Group B is that Brazil, Czech
Republic and Lithuania have the same 2-1 record. Despite this defeat,
Brazil is first due to best difference in this circle, while Lithuania
is No.3. Anyway, all three teams advanced to the next stage and all will
start with 1-1 record. They will create new pool, together with
Australia, Argentina and France.
Marina Solopova (180-G/F-90) was a key player in Lithuania today
draining impressive 31 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Gabriele Gutkauskaite (174-G-90) was second scorer in victory with
12 pts.
Tatiane Pacheco Nacimiento (180-G/F-90) responded with 15 points in
defeat.
Thailand - Czech Republic
45-97
Czech Republic devastated Thailand in the last day of FIBA U19 World
Championship Preliminary Round. That is the second win for the Czechs,
who advanced to the next stage as No.2 in Group B (2-1). The host of
this event will continue in Classification Round as they are winless so
far (0-3).
Renata Brezinova (189-C-90) once again shined in the winning squad
netting 19 points and pulling down 6 rebounds.
Katerina Zavazalova (171-G-90) followed her with 15 and
Michaela Stara (172-G-90) delivered 11 points. Petra Zaplatova and
Dana Kuslitova stopped on 10 each. In Team Thailand, Charinee Sangtad
posted 10 pts.
Group C
Tunisia - Russia
41-93
Russia did not have any troubles to beat Tunisia today with huge 93-41.
That means that Russia advanced to second stage of the FIBA U19 World
Championship perfect. In the new pool Russia will be together with
Canada, Japan, Spain, China and USA.
Yana Panevina (-91) and
Anna Ostroukhova (170-G-90) led the scores today with 13 points
each. Veronika Dorosheva and Anastasiya Shilova had 11, while
Ekaterina Kiryanova (179-F/G-90), Liubov Paskalenko and Anastasia
Logunova helped with 10 points each. In Tunisia, Lilla Inoubli had 18
points and 5 boards.
Canada - Japan
73-51
Canada outplayed Japan securing the second place in Preliminary Group C
of the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok. That is the second win
for Canada, after one against Tunisia. Japan is No.3 now and it also
reached the next stage. These two teams will with Russia, Spain, China
and USA form a new pool.
Michelle Plouffe (-92) stepped up for Canada with 14 pts and 5
boards.
Taryn Wicijowski (188-F/C-91) had 12 and
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91) followed with 11 pts and 16 boards. The
Japanese got 15 points from Yuka Mamiya.
Group D
Mali - USA
38-100
Huge and expected win for USA against Mali. All players in Team USA
managed to score and the best one was Kelly Faris with 13 points.
Shenise Johnson (180-F) had 12, while
Kelsey Bone (196-C-91),
Taber Chalee Spani (183-G-91) and
Deron Williams (191-G-84, college:
Illinois) drained 11 pts each. Mali got 18 points from
Aissata Djibo (-90). USA ended Preliminary Stage at the U19 World
Championship as No.2 in Group D with 2-1 record. Spain is first with 3-0
and China third with 1-2. All three teams advanced to the next round,
while Mali goes will continue in classification games.
Spain - China
77-75
Spain escaped with 77-75 overtime win against China for perfect 3-0
record in Preliminary Group D. China demonstrated fantastic performance
today, but at the end they failed to 0-2. However, both squads advanced
to the next stage where Spain starts with 2-0 and China with 0-2. In the
new pool also will be USA, Russia, Canada and Japan.
Marta Xargay Casademont (180-G-90) stepped up in victory with 24
points and 6 rebounds.
Doukole Ble Ossepe (189-C-91) had 14 pts and 8 rebs, while
Vega Gimeno Martinez (183-F-91) helped with 12 points and 7
rebounds.
Wen Lu (188-F-90) almost had double-double in loss, 24 points and 9
rebounds.
Summary of Day 2 in Bangkok - Jul. 24, 2009
Group A
Australia - France
66-57
Second appearance and the second victory for the Opals at the FIBA U19
World Championship in Bangkok. Yesterday, Australia was better than
Argentina 75-51 and today the Opals outplayed France 66-57.
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) once again demonstrated
magnificent performance in the winning squad. She spent 35 minutes on
the floor draining impressive 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Second
scorer in Team Australia was
Kerryn Harrington (171-G-92) with 10 points. In France, Margaux Okou
Zouzouo delivered 14. Pauline Thizy and Isabelle Strunc followed her
with 10 each. With this victory Australia secured position No.1 in
Preliminary Group A. France will have a chance to do it tomorrow against
Argentina. Both teams already secured Qualifying Round by beating South
Korea.
South Korea - Argentina
63-73
First victory for Argentina in Bangkok. It is a Day 2 of the FIBA U19
World Championship and with this win Argentina most probably secured
participation for the next stage. They are on 1-1 record in preliminary
Group A, and the same numbers has France. Australia is on top with 2-0
and South Korea on the bottom.
Nayla Kraft (166-G-90) was on fire today scoring 18 points.
Ornella Santana (184-F/C-90) and Nadia Flores had 11 points each,
but Santana grabbed 5 rebounds beside that. Ahn HyoJin responded with 16
points for Team Korea. Gibbeum Heo scored 14 and Park Hye Ryeon one
point less.
Group B
Lithuania - Thailand
89-34
As it was expected, Lithuania was better than Thailand in Day 2 of the
FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok. The host of this prestigious
event was not able to resist against the strong Lithuaninas falling on
0-2 in Preliminary Group B. With this win Lithuania 99% secured the next
stage and it will have a chance to reach second place tomorrow.
Marina Solopova (180-G/F-90) shined for the winners scoring 20
points.
Lina Pikciute (192-F/C-90) also had very important role delivering
19 points and grabbing 7 boards. Inesa Visgaudaite was third scorer and
at the same time the last one with double-digits, 10 points.
Ruemenchanok Doksaiyud delivered 11 pts in loss. All other players in
Team Thailand had 7.
Brazil - Czech Republic
86-76
Brazil was better than Czech Republic today registering the second
victory at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok. It means that
Brazil is on top of Preliminary Group B with perfect 2-0, while Czechs
are together with Lithuania on 1-1. However, all three teams are still
in combination for the position No.1 in this pool at the end of the
Preliminary Round.
Debora Fernandes Da Costa (165-G-91) shined for the winners with 18
points and 5 rebounds.
Tatiane Pacheco Nacimiento (180-G/F-90) and Leila Zabani delivered
13 pts each. Alena Hanusova responded with 17 pts in loss.
Group C
Japan - Russia
64-83
Russia celebrated the second victory at the FIBA U19 World Championship
in Bangkok.
Tatiana Petrushina (185-F-90) and her teammates outplayed Japan
today securing the position No.1 in Preliminary Group C. Yesterday,
Russia was better than Canada and it will almost sure end this stage
perfect.
Tatiana Petrushina shined for the winners collecting 15 points and 4
rebounds. Alexandra Tarasova was second scorer of the team with 10 pts
and she also pulled down 9 rebounds beside that. In Team Japan, Rateisa
Fukano shined with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Yukine Abe netted 2 points
less.
Canada - Tunisia
87-26
Canada had a joyful second day at the FIBA U19 World Championship in
Bangkok. After yesterday s defeat against Russia, the Canadians blasted
Tunisia with amazing 87-26. This victory most probably secured the
second stage for Canada, who also has a chance to end Preliminary Round
as No.2 in Group C.
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91) was the best player in Canada today
registering double-double, 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Natalie C. Achonwa (188-F-92) also had 13 points, while Stephanie
Macdonald added 9. Interesting is that all players in Team Canada had 4
or more points today. In Tunisia, Lilia Inoubli was better than the
other scoring 12 points. Zbeyda Arami finished the game with two less.
Group D
Mali - Spain
35-89
Spain took care for another win after yesterday's big surprise against
the defending World champion USA. Today Spain had much easier job
against the African Mali. With this victory Spain secured No.1 in
Preliminary Group D and of course the participation at the next stage.
Laura Gil Collado (182-C-92) and
Marta Xargay Casademont (180-G-90) Casademont drained 12 points each
for the winners. Celia Menendez Antoli followed them with one point
less. Aminata Mariko was the top-scored of this game with 14 points
(Mali). Her squad currently has 0-2 and it will most probably stay
winless in Preliminary Round.
USA - China
88-53
USA demonstrated its power today against China grabbing the first win at
the FIBA U19 World Championship. As a reminder, USA faced with defeat
yesterday against Spain and that is the first failure for the defending
champion after 8 years. Now USA Team has 1-1 record in Group D and it
will have a chance tomorrow to reach the second place, even No.1 with
some options which most probably will not happen.
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (188-F-90) led the winners with 18 points and 14
rebounds.
Kelsey Bone (196-C-91) had 16 and Ckylar Diggins added 3 points
less. In Team China, Zhao Shuang delivered 12.
Summary of Day 1 in Bangkok - Jul.
23, 2009
GROUP A
U19 Argentina - U19 Australia
51-75
Australia had a joyful first day at the FIBA U19 World Championship in
Bangkok. The Opals outplayed Argentina with plus 24 for 1-0 record
in Group A. In this pool there are also
South Korea and France.
Elizabeth Folake Cambage (203-C-91) was
in a game mood today and mostly owing to her Australia celebrated this comfortable
win. She spent just 17 minutes on the court collecting 20 points and 8
rebounds.
Rachel Jarry (185-G-91) and
Gretel Tippett delivered 12 points
each.
Argentina had only two players with
double-digits in scoring.
Ornella Santana (184-F/C-90) and
Andrea Boquete Manna (178-F-90) netted
11 pts each.
The Opals won all four quarters today. The last one was totally the best
as they created 12-22. Before that, Australia already made 14-point lead.
The biggest problem Argentina had in the paint, where the
Opals dominated. Argentina
grabbed just 19 rebounds in total, while Australia had
36. The Argentineans also had extremely poor shot percentage from the
field, what is another reason of this huge loss.
In Day 2 at the FIBA U19 World Championship,
Australia will play against France. Argentina will look for the first win vs
South Korea.
Argentina:
Ornella Santana 11,
Andrea Boquete Manna 11 Australia:
Elizabeth Folake Cambage 20+8 boards,
Rachel Jarry 12+5 boards,
Gretel Tippett 12 U19 France - U19 South Korea
89-47
France opened FIBA U19 World Championship in style. It was the official
tip-off in Bangkok and France demonstrated magnificent performance
beating South Korea
with huge 89-47.
Allison Vernerey (194-C-91) stepped up
for the winners scoring 14 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Pauline Thizy (190-C-90) also had 14,
while
Margaux Okou Zouzouo (183-F-91) helped
with one point less. All other players in France had 10 or less. In
South Korea,
Ga Young Kim responded with 12 points. Gibbeum Heo and Hyojin Ahn
contibuted with 11 pts each. France was
better team during the entire time. Korea succeeded to resists only in
third quarter, when it was 16-16. Even before that, France created
21-point lead. Korea faced with real fiasco in the
last period as
Allison Vernerey and her teammates
stopped them on just 5 points, scoring 26 on the other side. France outjumped Korea today and
also had much better stroke from the field. The loosing squad committed
20 turnovers, what was too much.
Tomorrow in BangkokFrance will meet Australia, while South Korea will take on Argentina. These
four teams are placed together in Group A. France:
Allison Vernerey 14+8 boards,
Pauline Thizy 14,
Margaux Okou Zouzouo 13 South Korea: Ga
Young Kim 12, Gibbeum Heo 11, Hyojin Ahn 11
GROUP B
U19 Thailand - U19 Brazil
45-104
Brazil totally destroyed the host of the FIBA U19 World Championship.
The difference in level between these two teams is huge and this kind of
victory was expected. It means that Brazil now has 1-0 record in Group B, where are
also placed Lithuania
and
CzechRepublic.
Patricia Teixeira Ribeiro (177-G/F-90)
led the scorers in victory with 24 points.
Leila Zabani (180-G/F-91) had 15 and
Monica Da Silva Nascimento (189-F/C-91)
netted 11 pts, plus grabbed the same number of rebounds. All players of
Team
Brazil got a chance to play today. In
Thailand, there was only one player
with more than ten. It was Suwimon Sangtad with 15 points. Atchara
Kaichaiyapoom stopped on 8.
The opening quarter sent a clear sign what the spectators can expect
from this game. After ten minutes it was 13-23. Second period ended with
huge 7-25 and that was just beginning of fiasco for the hosts.
Brazil did not slow down until the
end. After the breather they had another impressive quarter stopping
Thailand on just 5 points, scoring 32
on the other side. Until the end they jumped to plus 59.
Tomorrow in
Bangkok, Brazil will meet CzechRepublic. Thailand will play against Lithuania. Thailand:
Suwimon Sangtad 15, Atchara Kaichaiyapoom 8 Brazil:
Patricia Teixeira Ribeiro 24,
Leila Zabani 15+5 boards,
Monica Da Silva Nascimento 11+11 boards
U19 Czech R. - U19 Lithuania
84-72
Czech Republic celebrated in the first appearance at the FIBA U19 World
Championship in Bangkok. That was the opening game of Group B, where are
also placed Brazil and Thailand. Thanks
for well played second and third quarter, CzechRepublic is on 1-0 record now.
Renata Brezinova (189-C-90) stepped up
in this victory with 16 points and 4 rebounds.
Andrea Sladkova (186-C-91) and
Katerina Bartonova (171-G-90) helped
with 12 points each. In the loosing squad,
Egle Siksniute (196-F/C-91) shined with
21 points.
Giedre Paugaite (192-C-90) posted 12
pts and grabbed 8 boards. Lithuania had slightly better first
quarter ending it with plus 3, 21-24. After that moment
Renata Brezinova and
Andrea Sladkova stepped on the scene.
They pushed up their teammates in defense, also doing pretty good job at
the offensive end. Everything resulted with 22-12 and plus 7 at the half
time. Third period was crucial.
CzechRepublic once again scored
22 points, stopping the Lithuanians on 17. Until the end the teams were
leveled, what for sure was what CzechRepublic wanted.
Tomorrow,
CzechRepublic will play against Brazil.
Lithuania will meet the host,
Thailand. Czech Republic:
Renata Brezinova 16+4 boards,
Andrea Sladkova 12,
Katerina Bartonova 12 Lithuania:
Egle Siksniute 21,
Giedre Paugaite 12+8 boards
GROUP C
U19 Russia - U19 Canada 54-46
Russia grabbed very important win at the opening day of the FIBA U19
World Championship in Bangkok. Both squads showed their nerves today,
what resulted with a low-scoring game. Anyway, Russia has a
reason for joy as now they have 1-0 record in Group C. In these pool,
beside these two teams, are also Japan and Tunisia.
Ekaterina Kiryanova (179-F/G-90) led
the winners with 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Alexandra Tarasova (192-C-91) had 11
points, missing only one board for double-double, while
Tatiana Petrushina (185-F-90) also
helped with 11.
Natalie C. Achonwa (188-F-92) responded
with 15 points and 9 rebounds in defeat. She was the last one with
double-digits as the second scorer was
Kayla Alexander (195-F/C-91) with 9
pts, but including 14 rebounds. Canada was better team in the first
half. After ten minutes of the game it was 9-11 and later 22-28 for the
Canadians. After the breather, picture on the court has changed.
Russia improved a lot and mostly
owing to
Ekaterina Kiryanova grabbed 2-point
lead.
Tatiana Petrushina than stepped up
scoring nine of her 11 points - including one of the only two three
pointer conversions in the game - in the fourth quarter to steer Russia
to the pivotal victory.
Tomorrow in
BangkokRussia will meet Japan.
Canada will take on
Tunisia. Russia:
Ekaterina Kiryanova 12+5 boards,
Alexandra Tarasova 11+9 boards,
Tatiana Petrushina 11 Canada:
Natalie C. Achonwa 15+9 boards,
Kayla Alexander 9+14 boards
U19 Tunisia - U19 Japan 64-85
Japan celebrated in the first appearance at the FIBA U19 World
Championship in Bangkok. The Japanese met Tunisia grabbing nice 64-85 win for 1-0 record in
Group C. Beside these two teams, other participants in the same pool are
Canada and
Russia. Kana Motoyama was a key
player for Japan as she drained 25 points and
pulled down 5 rebounds. Yuka Mamiya follwoed her with double-double, 18
points and 12 rebounds, while Shiori Yodono added 14 pts. On the other
side, Lilia Inoubli answered with 18 pts, missing just one board for
double-double. Zbeyda Arami stopped on 14 pts and 7 rebounds. Japan had a strong start in Bangkok creating
impressive 11-27 in the first quarter. That was a real shock for
Tunisia, who somehow improved after
that. However, that was not enough for any better than minus 15 at the
half time. Third stanza belonged to Tunisa 24-18, but they needed way
more. Kana Motoyama and her teammates totally smashed them during the
last ten minutes celebrating deserved 64-85 win. Japan scored 12 triples in this
match.
Tomorrow Japan
will meet Russia,
while
Tunisia will take on
Canada. Tunisia:
Lilia Inoubli 18+9 boards, Zbeyda Arami 14+7 boards
Japan:
Kana Motoyama 25+5 boards, Yuka Mamiya 18+12 boards, Shiori Yodono 14
GROUP D
U19 Spain - U19 USA 90-86
What a performance by Spain at the opening day of the FIBA U19 World
Championship in Bangkok.
Leonor Rodriguez (177-G-91) (177-G-91) and her teammates
managed to beat the defending champion USA handing them their first defeat
in eight years. As a reminder, the teams are placed in Group D, together
with
Mali and China. The above
mentioned
Leonor Rodriguez top-scored for the Spain today with
23 points. She had pretty good stroke from the field (8/13) and was
almost unmistakable from the free throw line (7/8).
Marta Tudanca (182-F-90) also had very
important role scoring 21, while
Marta Xargay (180-G-90) helped with 19
pts. In
USA,
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (188-F-90) was better
than the others collecting 16 pts and 8 rebounds. Chalysa Shegog and
Skylar Diggins (175-G-90) netted 13 pts
each. Spain had magnificent first half. In
the first ten minutes the Spaniards already made plus 10, 22-12.
USA improved after that, but
Spain did the same extending their
lead to 46-32 at the HT. That was a sign for the defending champions to
start playing and they quickly cut the margin. Until the end of third
period the turn happened, 59-61 (including 18-0 run).
Leonor Rodriguez and her teammates did not give up. They
recovered from poor third stanza ending the game with 31-25 in the last
one for fantastic win against the strong USA Team.
Tomorrow, Spain will meet Mali, while USA will meet China. Spain:
Leonor Rodriguez 23+4 boards,
Marta Tudanca 21,
Marta Xargay 19 USA:
Nnemkadi Ogwumike 16+8 boards, Chalysa
Shegog 13,
Skylar Diggins 13
U19 China - U19 Mali 86-60
First appearance for China at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok
and the first win. The Chinese did not have any troubles to beat Mali, jumping to 1-0 record in Group
D. There, in the same pool are placed Spain and USA.
Ding Yuan (185-F-91) led the scorers in
Team
China today with 17 points. She spent
24 minutes one the court missing only 4 shots.
Li Xinyi (-90) followed her with 12
pts. In Team
Mali, Aminata Mariko was pretty good
collecting 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Laoudy Maiga (-G-90) contributed with
14 points. Mali was good in the first half. At
the point of game it seemed it will be exciting 20 minutes until the
end. In the first period Mali
made 14-19 and after that China had 17-16. However, that plus 3
was everything what Mali did until the end.
China drained 55 points during the
following two quarters, what was too much for the African squad.
Laoudy Maiga and her teammates stopped
on 25. Anyway,
China won this one, but
Mali showed it can play. Of course,
it will be very hard to beat Spain or USA in the next two games.
Tomorrow, China will
play vs USA. Mali will take on strong Spain.
China:
Ding Yuan 17,
Li Xinyi 12, Mali:
Aminata Mariko 15+8 boards,
Laoudy Maiga 14
Search
InStat FREE TRIAL
Your promo code is eurobasket Click for FREE TRIAL to InStat
