NEWSQuarter final losers Greece and Czech Republic fought it out for seventh spot and it was Greece who emerged the victorious with a hard fought 59-54 win. Greece had been in control of the game during the first half and found themselves 28-23 in front at the break. |
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Czech Republic are emerging as the surprise team of the tournament after they completed an impressive 83-64 rout of Poland to book their place in the quarter-finals. Having lost both of their opening games after arriving in Naples it seemed almost unthinkable that Coach Fousek and his players could make the last eight but they continue to improve with every game. |
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More HeadlinesPoland tore up the pre-game script and managed to re-write an absolute classic as they completed a famous 65-61 win over Russia with a memorable team performance that will live long in the memory. The Polish locker room was bouncing to the sounds of the players celebrating a stunning success having forced a first defeat on the previously unbeaten Russian team. |
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Greek coach Dimitris Bakogeorgos was far from happy despite his team tipping off their Qualifying Round campaign with a comfortable 50-37 victory over Poland. Center Artemis Spanou was played for forty minutes yet again by the play-caller and she delivered as usual with a massive 17 rebounds and 11 points but coach was still very angry with his side after a below par performance. |
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