The working day soon after the slim defeat from Montenegro, the Belgian Lions experienced to facial area the most tricky piece on paper in this European Championship, with the entire world champions Spain.
The Spaniards had convincingly won the initially two game titles and, irrespective of a string of absences, they could nonetheless count on lots of toppers from the sturdy Spanish league and, with the Hernangomez brothers, even on an NBA tandem.
But an imposing Belgium was not impressed by the entire world champion. Counting on a solid defense and with a collective assault, the Lions currently expected the stunt that was coming in the 1st quarter: 11-15.
Having said that, factors seemed to be going in the erroneous path for a when in the 2nd quarter. Belgium all of a sudden fails to score and Spain moves absent many thanks to 10-. But the Belgian Lions confirmed psychological energy and fought to get back into the recreation many thanks to their rebound dominance. Everything was nevertheless attainable at the interval (33-32).
People who expected a Spanish storm in the 2nd fifty percent were being unhappy. The Belgians’ tactical system was excellent and the globe winner only at times identified an answer to the excellent protection of the Lions.
They had an answer for each and every Spanish intermediate sprint and were guided to the acrobatics of this European Championship by the major scorer Lecomte. Bako was authorized to crush the remaining rating of 73-83 on the scoreboard, a victory that opens the door for Belgium into the upcoming round.
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Belgium: Lecomte 20, Gillet 14, Obasohan 11, Bako 10, Vanwijn 8, Mwema 6, Tabu 6, Bleijenbergh 3, De Zeeuw 2, Libert 2, Tumba 1. Bratanovic did not engage in.
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