France claimed third place in the U18 European Championship Women on Sunday with a comprehensive 77-66 defeat of the Czech Republic in Budapest.

The French, whose title dreams were ended by Serbia & Montenegro in Saturday's semi-finals, effectively won the match in the first quarter after registering a 32-15 advantage.

Spain overcame the Czech Republic 65-53 in a hard-fought semi-final to seal a place in the U18 European Championship Women Final.

Patricia Arguello and Anna Carbo Coloma were the stars for the Spain side as they poured in 16 and 15 points, respectively.

Serbia & Montenegro cruised into the final of the U18 European Championship Women on Saturday night with a comprehensive 85-74 defeat of France in Budapest.

The Serbo-Montenegrins won all four quarters and were never seriously troubled by the French.