This France U19 basketball team definitely seems to want to make it a habit to reach the final of the world championships, no matter who stands in their way. After their narrow defeat in a step of the supreme title against the United States, in 2021 (83-81), the young Blues took their revenge on Team USA by eliminating them in a high-flying semi-final, this Saturday in Hungary (89-86).
A triumph that bears a particular name: that of Zacharie Perrin. The interior of the Blues, who has just signed for the Sharks of Antibes (Pro B), finished with the highest number of points (18), rebounds (9) and assists (5) in the Bleuets. This is the very first time that the French team has managed to beat the United States in official youth competition, having lost their 6 previous confrontations against Team USA in the U-19 World Cup.
While the Americans had a 4-point lead with less than 6 minutes remaining, the Bleuets managed to turn the tide and take a definitive advantage over their evening opponents. “We had a game plan before the game and we stuck to it,” said the young player after this great victory. We have done a remarkable job. I do not know how to explain it. I am very proud of us. We did a perfect job today. »
Bronze medalists in 2019 in Greece, then Silver in 2021 in Latvia, Les Bleuets have the opportunity to win their first world championship this Sunday at 8 p.m. Facing them in the final, they will find Spain, Turkey’s faller in the other semi-final (83-51) and who had sharply beaten France in the group stage (88-69). Revenge would only be sweeter.
2023-07-01 20:49:00
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