After an incredible match left for about 8 minutes, the Italy brought … the derby with her Spaindominated 67-63 and has hopes even for the first place in the Group of Greece, at Eurobasket. “Rocha” will burn the last match against the National, as it is in danger of being left out!
The European champions, the Spaniards fought a terrible “battle” against the psychotic Italy, but they have lost and even got into trouble even in the case!
The “Adjuri” were based on the initiatives of Diouf (14p) and Niang (10p, 10p) against “Rocha” who expected them all from Aldama (19p) and de Larea (15p).
“Final” for the Skarolos team against National Greece with the blue -white having the opportunity to fly out the Trophy holder if he wins it and take the first place in the group!
An easy task for Italy on the next race against Cyprus, while Spain knows against National if its fate is judged by Bosnia-Georgia.
The match …
The match was disastrous for Italy. Pojeco’s team had a desperate failure and took about 8 minutes to score its first points, who came from Niang. Spain saw its opponent have a huge problem in scoring, reached a 0-13, but failed to exploit it, after completing the first quarter of just 8 points (10-18) with De Larea and Aldama standing out.
Italy has shown to wake up in the second quarter, with Niang giving her “energy” in defense and attack. Spain had a “dead” time in its attack, accepted the equalizer (25-25) but managed to keep its temper and go to the break with six points (30-36).
Spain kept the lead in the third period, despite Italy’s rise (Ricci took action in scoring). Fontecio’s 3rd foul, however, put it in a difficult time on the “Adjouri”, but the team’s leader stayed out for a while and returned to make it 37-41. Even difficult, “Rocha” kept the lead in the match, while watching her opponents … filled with a foul.
Towards the end of the period, the “neighbors” fueled Diouf, who filled the two rackets and brought the difference to Pontus (44-45). Prosida’s three-pointer brought the match to the match for the second time (47-47), while Niang’s basket gave Italy its first lead in the match (49-47) in the finale of the 3rd quarter.
Sen Souperi again gave Spain the lead, with the launch of the last period (49-50), but Dup had a response (51-50). Italy reached +5 (55-50) but saw its top player, Niang turning his ankle, getting up and making a forced change. With an indirect three-point (basket and shot), Aldama brought the match to the basket (57-55).
The two teams went together in the last quarter in the scoring, with Italy having a short head and watching Fontekio take efforts, fouls and shots. Five consecutive points of Aldama brought the match to 62-62, 1:54 before the end. De Larea’s shot gave her the lead again (62-63). However, Spisu won a foul, again gave the lead in Italy (64-63) and won the unchanged by Paul and made it 66-63.
In a minute: 27-24, 41-44, 60-55, 67-63
Italy (Potseko): Galinari 2, honey (0/5 shoots), Fontekio 8 (2/11 shoot, 9 rebounds), Thomson 7 (1), Ricci 11 (2 three -pointers, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals), Sopa 3 (1), Niang 10 (5/6, 10) rebound, 6 assists), Diouf 14 (6/7 two -pointers, 2/5 shots, 8 rebounds), Payola 2
Spain (Skararolo): Puerto 9 (2), De Larea 15 (4/6 three-pointers, 3/6 shots, 7 rebounds), Prandiya 2, Saint-Sepper 7 (1), Lopez-Aristegi, Aldama 19 (4/7 two-pointers, 2/6 three-pointers, 5/6 shots, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) Ernigomet 1, Justa 2, Huanzo Ernnigomet (0/4 three -pointers), and 1 (0/5 shots)
Italy’s group statistics: 16/37 two -pointers, 7/29 three -pointers, 14/19 shots, 50 rebounds (12 defenses – 38 offensive), 12 assists, 5 steals, 4 blocks, 8 errors, 27 fouls
Spain’s group statistics: 10/24 two -pointers, 10/38 three -pointers, 13/22 shots, 44 rebounds (33 defenses – 11 offensive), 13 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocks, 10 errors, 20 fouls