Israel wins quarter-final spot in FIBA U20 European Championship 2023
Posted : 13 July 2023
Israel delivered a major upset by defeating reigning champions Spain and securing a spot in the Quarter-Finals of the FIBA U20 European Championship 2023.
Joining them in the Quarter-Finals are hosts Greece, as well as undefeated teams France and Lithuania. To stay updated on the tournament, the latest results, group standings, and competition system provide all the necessary information.
In a surprising turn of events, Israel eliminated Spain, the defending champions, marking Spain's first non-top eight finish since 2006.
Meanwhile, hosts Greece managed to withstand a tough challenge from Iceland, securing their place in the Quarter-Finals for the first time since winning the title in 2017.
Serbia and Turkey avoided scares, while Lithuania and France remain the only undefeated teams in the competition.
Several standout performances emerged during the tournament. Thijs De Ridder led Belgium to the Quarter-Finals for the second consecutive summer with an impressive display, scoring 30 points, grabbing 12 rebounds (including 9 offensive rebounds), and contributing 3 assists and 1 block.
Motiejus Krivas played a crucial role for Lithuania, tallying 14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.
Daniel Wolf was instrumental in Israel's victory over Spain, recording 21 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Sananda Fru of Germany showcased his skills with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 2 blocks against Croatia. Vangelis Zougris of Greece made valuable contributions with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
The Quarter-Finals of the FIBA U20 European Championship promise to deliver exciting matchups as Israel, Greece, France, and Lithuania continue their quest for the title.
ADD A COMMENT :
Hot Topics
User name is required Email Id is required Comment is required
ADD A COMMENT :