NEWSSpain qualified for the semi-finals of the U18 European Championships with an 86-80 victory at the expense of Russia on Thursday.
The victory ensured Spain progressed second from Group F behind hosts Serbia & Montenegro who beat Israel 76-68. |
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Russia overcame the disappointment of being beaten by Serbia & Montenegro by beating Israel in the Quarter-Final Round of the Under-18 European Championship.
The hosts edged Russia 75-70 in their opening last-eight clash on Tuesday but the Russians responded with a 93-79 victory over Israel. |
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More HeadlinesSerbia & Montenegro earned a crucial win over Russia in their first Quarter-Final Round game at the U18 European Championship.
The match promised to be a hard-fought game and the two teams did not disappoint, serving up a thrilling see-saw contest. |
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Russia will take on France in a battle for Group A supremacy after thrashing Lithuania 94-63 on Saturday.
The Russians, who hammered Germany on Friday, set the tone from the start in their second game by scoring the first nine points en route a 22-12 advantage after the opening quarter. |
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