NEWSHelga Sverrisdotir scored 20 points as Iceland beat Ireland 68-56.
Sverrisdotir, despite being only 17 years of age, also had 13 rebounds and seven assists. |
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Coach Maeve Coleman is not underestimating the task facing her side against Netherlands in the EuroBasket qualifying clash as Ireland look to bounce back from their disappointing opening-day defeat by Norway.
Coleman could not hide her disappointment following the 72-62 reverse in Bergen, but is looking for an instant response against Netherlands in Dublin after spending time on the practice court this week as turnovers, issed free throws and missed defensive boards cost Ireland against Norway. |
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More HeadlinesCoach Maeve Coleman could not hide her disappointment after Ireland opened their EuroBasket Women qualifying campaign with a 72-62 defeat to Norway.
The Irish looked to be on course for an opening-day win as they established a 47-44 lead by the end of the third period. |
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Norway dug deep in the final period to beat Ireland 72-62 in Saturday's EuroBasket Women Division B qualifying match in Bergen.
Ireland looked to be on course for an opening-day win as they established a 47-44 lead by the end of the third period. |
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