Spain - Serbia 65-63 Spain are the new U16 European champions. They survived an overtime drama against Serbia to clinch the trophy. Samuel Rodriguez (200-F/C-97) tallied 15 points and 14 rebounds to pace the winners. Spain eked out a 17:15 lead after the opening quarter. Serbia adjusted defensively in the second frame. The Balkan team erased the deficit and pulled ahead for a 33:30 halftime lead. But the roller-coaster action continued in the third term. Spain surged ahead and entered the fourth frame up by 3 points. Serbia denied the deficit and enjoyed a 54:48 lead with just over three minutes remaining in regulation. But Spain capped it with a 7:1 run and forced overtime. Serbia pulled ahead in the extra period as Marinkovic made it 63:61 with 92 seconds remaining. Ramon Vila answered with a jumper to level things up at 63. Samuel Rodriguez (200-F/C-97) dropped a jumper with 7 seconds left to put Spain in charge. Marinkovic had a chance to steal the glory for Serbia but his three-pointer missed the mark. Xabier Lopez (197-F-97) had 14 points, 7 boards and 4 assists for Spain. Ramon Vila added 10 points for the winners. Nikola Rakicevic (198-SG-97) answered with 19 points for Serbia. Stefan Peno had 10 points in the losing effort.
3-4 Place
Italy - Greece 50-78 Greece clinched Bronze at the U16 European Championship. They defeated Italy in the consolation final today. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) notched 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Hellenes. Greece strongly started the game. They posted a 22:9 lead after the opening quarter. Italy cut the deficit in the second term. The Azzurri got within 10 points at halftime 24:34. Greece stretched the lead in the third term. They held Italy to 8 points in the quarter and ensured a comfortable 22-point lead heading into the fourth stanza. Greece unloaded 24 points in the final period and sealed the winning outcome. Dionysis Skoulidas (200-PF-97) netted 20 points, while Vasileios Charalampopoulos added 9 points for the Hellenes. Andrea La Torre (202-F/G-97) responded with 22 points for Italy. Davide Moretti had 12 points in the loss.
5-6 Place
France - Croatia 59-48 France clinched the 5th overall position at the U16 European Championship. They overcame Croatia in the final day of the tournament in Kyiv. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) recorded 15 points to pace the winners. France eked out a 19:17 lead after the opening quarter. Les Bleus held Croatia to just 2 points in the second frame and opened a 35:19 halftime lead. Croatia cut the distance in the third term. They got as close as 13 points at the final break. Croatia narrowed the deficit in the fourth stanza but came up short at the end. Luc Loubaki (189-G-97) netted 8 points, while Gauthier Denis added 7 points for the winners. Bruno Skokna (188-SG-97) answered with 12 points for Croatia. Ante Zizic chipped in 11 points in the loss.
7-8 Place
Germany - Turkey 38-51 Turkey celebrated victory on the final day of the U16 European Championship. They outmuscled Germany to gain the 7th overall position. Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) posted 28 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Germany got to a slightly better start to the game. They held Turkey to just 7 points in the first period and gained a 3-point lead. Turkey turned things around in the second frame. They raced to a 21:19 halftime advantage. Turkey limited the German team to just 9 points in the third term and recorded a 33:28 advantage with ten minutes remaining. Germany could not improve their offense in the fourth frame. They scored just 10 points in the final stanza and had to surrender at the end. Enes Taskiran (190-G-97) netted 13 points, while Baris Ulker had 6 points for the winners. Niklas Kiel (202-SF-97) and Lucien Schmikale (194-SF-97) answered with 8 points apiece in the defeat.
9-10 Place
Ukraine - Lithuania 68-82 Lithuania claimed victory on the final day of the U16 European Champiosnhip. They upset hosting Ukraine to earn the 9th place at the tournament. Martynas Varnas (191-SF-97) posted 22 points, 11 boards and 9 assists to lead the winners. Lithuania and Ukraine traded baskets throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 15:15 after ten minutes. Lithuania surged ahead in the second quarter. The Baltic team registered an 11-point halftime advantage. Ukraine cut the deficit in the third term. The hosts got within 5 points at the final break. Lithuania unleashed 24 points in the fourth frame and cruised to the victory at the end. Lukas Kvedaravicius (200-F-97) had 15 points, while Matas Andruskevicius added 9 points in the win. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) answered with 28 points and 11 rebounds for Ukraine. Anton Musiyenko and Dmytro Berezkin had 11 points each in the loss.
11-12 Place
Russia - Poland 80-65 Russia victoriously capped their U16 European Championship campaign. They defeated Poland to occupy the 11th overall position. Timofey Yakushin (191-G-97) stepped up with 17 points, 6 assists and 4 boards to lead the winners. Russia grabbed a 16:9 lead after the opening quarter. They extended the lead in the second frame. Russia exploded with 32 points to ensure a 16-point lead at the interval 48:32. Poland cut the distance in the third period. They got within 9 points at the final break. But Russia reacted with a 20:14 run in the fourth term and sealed the winning outcome. Aleksandr Sapyanov, Ilya Karpenkov and Oleg Starodubov finished with 13 points apiece for the winners. Marcel Ponitka (187-PG-97) answered with 15 points for Poland. Wiktor Sewiol had 13 points in the losing effort.
13-14 Place
Belgium - Latvia 62-73 Latvia claimed the crucial U16 European Championship victory. They wrapped up their campaign with an 11-point success against Belgium and secured Division A place for another season. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) posted 17 points and 11 boards to pace the winners. Belgium eked out a 17:15 lead after ten minutes. Latvia erased the deficit and leveled things up at 30 after twenty minutes. Latvia extended the lead in the third term. The Baltic team opened a 4-point advantage at the final intermission. Latvia went on a 21:14 run in the fourth term and sealed the victory at the end. Renars Birkans (182-PG-97) notched 15 points, while Dzeiks Krumins added 11 points for the winners. Thomas Akyazili (180-PG-97) answered with 20 points for Belgium. Sabri Riahi and Thibaut Vervoort had 11 points apiece in the loss.
15-16 Place
Sweden - Montenegro 72-78 Montenegro capped their U16 European Championship campaign on a high note. They knocked down Sweden to occupy the 15th overall position at the tournament. Milos Popovic (196-F-98) came up with 34 points and 12 rebounds to lead the winners. Sweden gained a 22:19 lead after the opening quarter. The Scandinavian team stretched the gap in the second frame. Sweden accumulated a 47:37 halftime advantage. Montenegro narrowed the gap in the third term. The Balkan team got within 8 points at the final intermission. Montenegto organized a massive 24:10 run in the fourth period and sealed the win at the end. Ognjen Carapic (188-PG-98) posted 17 points, while Todor Radonjic added 12 points for the winners. Samuel Berkelund (201-SF-97) answered with 15 points for Sweden. Craig Lecesne had 13 points in the losing effort.
Serbia and Spain to clash for the title in Kyiv - Aug 17, 2013
SEMIFINALS
Spain - Italy 57-51 Spain advanced into the championship game at the U16 European Championship. They defeated the Italian counterparts in the semifinal battle in Kyiv tonight. Pablo Perez (181-PG-97) stepped up with 15 points to lead the charge. Italy got to a quick start. They snatched a 13:12 lead after the opening quarter. The Azzurri maintained the lead throughout the second period. They accumulated a 28:22 halftime advantage. But Spain turned things around in the third frame. They capped the period with six points in a row and surged ahead for a 40:38 lead. Spain controlled the rhythm in the fourth period. Andrea La Torre and Cattapan put Italy within striking distance on several occasions. But Pablo Perez went deadly from the stripe in the final seconds and helped Spain seal the victory. Ramon Vila (202-C-97) notched 12 points, while Xabier Lopez added 11 points for the Spaniards. Davide Moretti (185-SG-98) answered with 15 points for Italy. Andrea La Torre had 11 points and 9 boards in the defeat.
Greece - Serbia 49-65 Serbia became the first finalists at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Greece to reach the title in Kyiv. Milos Glisic (200-PF-98) nailed 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace the winners. Serbia earned a 13:11 lead after the starting quarter. They stretched the gap in the second period. Serbia arrived at halftime up by 13 points 36:23. They stayed dominant throughout the third term. The Hellenes struggled to revive the intrigue as they trailed by 17 points heading into the fourth quarter. Greece limited Serbia to 12 points but just cut the deficit in the fourth period and surrendered at the end. Vojislav Stojanovic (196-G-97) finished with 13 points, while David Miladinovic added 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Vassilis Mouratos (193-F-97), Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) and Ioannis Michaloutsos (204-PF-97, agency: FCM) chipped in 9 points each for Greece.
5-8 Place
Croatia - Turkey 83-73 Croatia clinched victory in the classification round of U16 European Championship. They defeated Turkey to set up the clash for the fifth position at the tournament. Lovro Mazalin (203-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) was unstoppable for Croatia scoring 44 points. Croatia jumped to a 23:18 lead after the opening quarter. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Croatia arrived at halftime up by 9 points 47:38. Turkey got within 2 points midway through the third term 51:53. But Lovro Mazalin nailed 7 points in the final two and a half minutes of regulation to seal the win for Croatia. Ante Zizic (201-C/F-97) finished with 15 points, while Bruno Skokna and Vuk Lazic provided 8 points each for the winners. Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) answered with 22 points for Turkey. Berkan Durmaz and Enes Taskiran had 17 points each in the loss.
France - Germany 58-53 France clinched victory in the classification round of U16 European Championship today. They defeated Germany and would play against Croatia for the fifth overall position tomorrow. Les Bleus grabbed a 14:10 lead after ten minutes. But Germany erased the deficit in the second frame. They pulled ahead for a 28:24 halftime advantage. France returned in front in the third period. Les Bleus secured a 42:38 lead heading into the fourth period. France held their opponents to 15 points in the final stanza and sealed the victory at the end. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) posted 17 points to lead Les Bleus. Luc Loubaki (189-G-97) added 14 points for the winning team. Niklas Kiel (202-SF-97) answered with 12 points for Germany. Leon Kratzer had 9 points in the defeat.
9-12 Place
Lithuania - Poland 84-79 OT Lithuania overcame Poland in an overtime thriller at the U16 European Championship today. Martynas Echodas (194-C-97) stepped up with 23 points and 8 rebounds to pace the Baltic side. Lithuania led by five points after the opening quarter 17:12. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Lithuania arrived at halftime up by 11 points 36:25. But Poland cut the deficit to minimum in the third stanza. They unloaded 29 points and trailed by just one point heading into the fourth stanza 55:54. Poland surged ahead in the fourth frame but Lithuania managed to save the encounter. Varnas converted a late layup and sent the game into overtime. Martynas Echodas and Matas Andruskevicius (185-PG-97) helped Lithuania to an 83:77 lead in the extra period. Poland could not recover as Lithuania rolled to the victory. Matas Andruskevicius posted 14 points, while Tadas Sedekerskis added 11 points in the win. Marcel Ponitka (187-PG-97) answered with 22 points, 6 boards and 5 assists for Poland. Maciej Bender had 16 points and 10 rebounds in the defeat.
Ukraine - Russia 77-69 Ukraine claimed the victory in the classification round of U16 European Championship. They outgunned Russia and would play for the 9th place at the tournament tomorrow. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) notched 20 points to lead the winners. Ukraine dropped 21 points in the starting quarter and posted a 5-point lead. The hosts stretched the gap in the second quarter. Ukraine accounted for a 36:27 halftime lead. Ukraine maintained the advantage throughout the third quarter. The home side entered the fourth frame up by 10 points 59:49. The margin grew at 16-point mark before Russia managed to narrow the deficit back to single figures at the end. Kirill Marchenko (187-G-97) posted 17 points, while Anton Musiyenko added 16 points for the winners. Ilya Karpenkov (202-F/C-97) answered with 20 points and 11 boards for Russia. Timofey Yakushin and Aleksandr Sapyanov had 11 points each in the loss.
13-16 Place
Sweden - Belgium 56-58 Belgium remained hopeful of their Division A perspectives as they defeated Sweden in the classification round. Theo Beaujean (186-SG-97) posted 14 points to lead Belgium to a narrow victory. Sweden got relegated into Division B with the loss. Belgium held their opponents to 7 points in the first frame to take a 5-point lead. Sweden improved offensively in the second frame. They dropped 20 points to narrow the gap at 2-point mark 27:29. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the third term. Belgium led by just two points heading into the fourth frame. Brandmark put Sweden in front 51:50 midway through the fourth frame. But Thomas Akyazili and Theo Beaujean put Belgium ahead. Craig Lecesne (196-PG-97) tied things up at 56 with 23 seconds remaining. However Sabri Riahi capped the regulation with a layup to seal the win for Belgium. Thomas Akyazili and Sabri Riahi finished with 13 points each for the winners. Craig Lecesne answered with 19 points for Sweden. Samuel Berkelund had 9 points in the defeat.
Latvia - Montenegro 71-69 Latvia clinched a key victory in their U16 European Championship campaign. They prevailed against Montenegro to set up Division survival clash against Belgium for tomorrow. Arturs Strautins nailed 20 points to lead the winners. Latvia clinched a 17:12 lead after the opening quarter. The Baltic team stretched the gap in the second frame. Latvia piled up a 40:30 halftime advantage. However Montenegro turned things around in the third period. The Balkan side erupted for 29 points in the quarter and gained a 3-point lead before the fourth frame. It all came down to the final minutes in this one. Carapic gave Montenegro a 67:66 lead with just under three minutes remaining. But Latvia answered with five straight points to take a 71:67 lead with 36 seconds to go. Bakic cut the deficit and then Krumins and Renars Birkans (182-PG-97) missed four free throws to give a chance for Montenegro. However Popovic missed a late three-pointer allowing Latvia to get away with the victory. Verners Kohs (198-F-97) chipped in 19 points, while Renars Birkans added 14 points for Latvia. Nikola Vukcevic (180-G-97) answered with 21 points for Montenegro. Todor Radonjic had 14 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
Italy, Serbia, Spain and Greece reach semifinals in Kyiv - Aug 16, 2013
Quarterfinal
Serbia - Germany 76-50 Serbia completed semifinal picture at the U16 European Championship. They defeated Germany in the last quarterfinal battle in Kyiv today. Stefan Peno (193-SG-97) posted 23 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Serbia set the tone early in the game. They outscored Germany 18:8 in the first ten minutes. The gap kept on growing throughout the second quarter. Serbia ensured a 44:24 halftime advantage. Germany managed to slow their opponents down in the third term. They cut the deficit at 18-point mark heading into the fourth period. But it was too little to influence the final outcome. Serbia were back in the drivers seat in the fourth period and rolled to a comfortable win at the end. Milos Glisic (200-PF-98) finished with 12 points, while Slobodan Jovanovic added 10 points for the winners. Georg Beyschlag (179-G-97) answered with 12 points for Germany. Richard Freudenberg and Leon Kratzer chipped in 8 points apiece in the loss.
Croatia - Spain 59-61 Spain claimed a narrow victory over Croatia to secure the place in the semifinal stage of the U16 European Championship. Xabier Lopez (197-F-97) stepped up with 21 points to lead the Spaniards. Croatia entered the game as one of the top favourites at the tournament but could not recover after the sloppy first half. Spain led by one point after the opening quarter 17:16. But they went on a decisive 19:5 run in the second frame to take a 36:21 halftime advantage. Croatia narrowed the deficit in the third period. They cut the distance at 12-point mark at the final intermission. Croatia held Spain to just 5 points in the fourth frame but it did not help. Bender and Lovro Mazalin (203-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) had chances to force overtime but missed late jumpers. Santiago Yusta (198-F-97) finished with 15 points, while Pablo Perez, Sergi Garcia and Samuel Rodriguez added 6 points each for the winners. Lovro Mazalin answered with 28 points and 10 rebounds for Croatia. Nik Slavica had 14 points in the loss.
Turkey - Italy 73-82 Italy will play in the semifinal stage of the U16 European Championship. They outscored Turkey in the quarterfinal clash today. Andrea La Torre (202-F/G-97) stepped up with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Italy secured a narrow 21:19 lead after the opening quarter. They stretched the gap in the second frame. The Azzurri enjoyed a 44:41 halftime lead. Italy held Turkey to just 15 points in the third term. They margin grew at 7-point mark at the final intermission. Turkey got within two points midway through the fourth frame but Andrea La Torre stepped up for Italy and sterned the team to the victory. Davide Moretti (185-SG-98) nailed 19 points, while Lorenzo Bucarelli added 9 points for the winners. Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) answered with 28 points for Turkey. Omer Faruk Yurtseven and Enes Taskiran had 10 points apiece in the loss.
Greece - France 42-38 Greece overcame France in a defensively-minded battle to become the first semifinalists at the U16 European Championship in Ukraine. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (203-F-97) provided 14 points to lead the Hellenes. France got to the better start. They dictated the tempo in the low-scoring first half. France eked out a 10:7 lead after ten minutes. They stayed in charge throughout the second quarter. Les Bleus enjoyed a 20:13 halftime lead. Greece finally picked up the right rhythm in the third term. They knocked down 14 points to narrow the deficit at 3-point mark 27:30. Greece capped the regulation with an 8:2 run and snatched a tough victory. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) scored 8 points and grabbed 13 boards, while Antonis Koniaris added 8 points for the winners. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) answered with 9 points for France. Amine Noua had 6 points in the loss.
9-16 Place
Montenegro - Poland 74-82 Poland defeated Montenegro to keep their U16 European Championship Division A status intact. Wiktor Sewiol (193-G-97) posted 21 points and 11 boards to lead the winners. Montenegro will have to sweat in the last two days of the tournament to avoid relegation. Poland snatched a narrow 19:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Montenegro though increased the tempo and erased the deficit. They evened the game at 41 after twenty minutes. Poland stepped on the gas in the third term. Aggressive defence helped Poland accumulate a 12-point lead before the fourth period. Montenegro fought bravely in the final quarter but came up short of win at the end. Marcel Ponitka (187-PG-97) finished with 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Michal Kolenda added 16 points for the winners. Ognjen Carapic (188-PG-98) answered with 20 points for Montenegro. Filip Bakic and Milos Popovic had 12 points each in the defeat.
Russia - Belgium 78-67 Russia gained the crucial win at the U16 European Championship. They defeated Belgium to remain in Division A for the next season. Timofey Yakushin (191-G-97) nailed 17 points to pace the winners. Russia poured in 24 points in the opening frame and recorded a 3-point lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap in the second quarter. Russia secured a 45:33 halftime advantage. Belgium narrowed the deficit in the third term. They got as close as 10 points at the final intermission. But Russia slowed Belgium down in the final minutes and sealed the winning outcome. Oleg Starodubov and Dmitriy Cheburkin produced 13 points each for the winners. Thomas Akyazili (180-PG-97) answered with game-high 34 points for Belgium. Sigfredo Casero netted 12 points in the defeat.
Ukraine - Sweden 100-58 Ukraine secured their Division A status for the next season as they rallied past Sweden tonight in Kyiv. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) had another big game for the hosts as he tallied 28 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Sweden will now fight against relegation in the last two games at the tournament. Ukraine dominated from start to finish in this one. They registered a comfortable 32:18 lead after ten minutes. Ukraine did not slow down in the second frame. They built a 55:37 halftime advantage. The hosts went on a 27:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. The Ukrainian side outscored their Scandinavian opponents in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory at the end. Ivan Tkachenko (192-F-97) chipped in 20 points, while Kirill Marchenko delivered 15 points in the winning effort. Craig Lecesne (196-PG-97) answered with 16 points for Sweden. Jacob Bodin had 10 points in the loss.
Lithuania - Latvia 83-74 Lithuania outscored Latvia in the classification round clash at the U16 European Championship. The victory allowed Lithuania to take a sigh of relief as they remained in Division A for the next season. Latvia will fight against relegation in the next two games. Tadas Sedekerskis (178-PG-98) nailed 22 points to lead the winners. Latvia unleashed 30 points in the opening quarter and eked out a one-point lead. The teams slowed down in the second quarter. They traded baskets as Latvia remained in front 45:44 at halftime. Lithuania went on an 18:5 run in the third term to pull ahead. Lithuania kept Latvia at safe distance throughout the fourth period and sealed the win at the end. Martynas Echodas (194-C-97) posted 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jokubas Svambaris had 11 points in the win. Verners Kohs (198-F-97) answered with 19 points for Latvia. Dzeiks Krumins had 13 points in the loss.
Quarterfinals are set in Kyiv - Aug 14, 2013
Group E
Spain - Lithuania 95-90 Spain finished the Second Stage of the U16 European Championship with victory. They outgunned Lithuania to improve at 3-2 record in Group E. Lithuania fell at 1-4 record outside the playoff zone. Xabier Lopez (197-F-97) came up with 19 points for the winners. Spain got to quick start. They fired 26 points in the opening frame and gained a 4-point lead after ten minutes. Spain added 29 points in the second frame to gain what seemed a comfortable 17-point halftime advantage. Spain controlled the tempo in the third period. They piled up a 20-point lead heading into the fourth frame. But Lithuania went on a full throttle in the final period cutting the deficit at 2-point mark with 32 seconds remaining. Sergi Garcia nailed five free throws in the dying seconds to seal the win for Spain. Pablo Perez (181-PG-97) provided 17 points, while Ramon Vila added 14 points in the victory. Martynas Echodas (194-C-97) answered with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Lithuania. Tadas Sedekerskis had 16 points in the loss.
Turkey - Greece 44-53 Greece have reached the quarterfinal stage at the U16 European Championship with a perfect record. They claimed the sixth straight win at the tournament edging Turkey tonight. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Turkey posted a 15:11 lead after ten minutes. But the Hellenes turned the tables in the second frame. They surged ahead for a 24:20 halftime advantage. Greece held Turkey to just 9 points in the third period and extended their lead to 7 points 36:29. Greece did not loosen the grip and marched to the victory at the end. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (203-F-97) provided 10 points, while Antonis Koniaris added 9 points in the victory. Enes Taskiran (190-G-97) answered with 16 points for Turkey. Egehan Arna netted 13 points in the defeat.
Germany - Russia 71-69 Germany narrowly defeated Russia to advance into the quarterfinal stage of the U16 European Championship. Leon Kratzer (205-C-97) stepped up with 19 points and 14 rebounds to pace the winners. Russia fell at 0-5 record in Group E and stayed out of title race. Russia eked out an 18:14 lead after ten minutes of action. Germany held their opponents to 12 points in the second frame to gain a narrow 31:30 halftime lead. Russia unloaded 23 points in the third period to restore the advantage. They entered the final stanza up by 4 points. Russia still led by two points with under three minutes remaining in regulation 65:63. But Leon Kratzer scored four consecutive points and then Merz and Richard Freudenberg added four more to seal the win for Germany. Niklas Kiel (202-SF-97) notched 16 points, while Richard Freudenberg added 14 points for the winners. Oleg Starodubov (190-G-97) answered with 15 points for Russia. Timofey Yakushin had 13 points in the loss.
Group F
France - Ukraine 61-59 France clinched a key victory at the Second Stage of the U16 European Championship. They overcame hosting Ukraine to seal the place in the quarterfinals. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to pace Les Bleus. Ukraine fell at 1-4 record in Group F and would fight against relegation. France eked out a 17:16 lead after ten minutes. They stayed in charge throughout the second frame. Les Bleus entered the second half up by five points 36:31. France held the hosts to 11 points in the third term to enjoy a 6-point advantage with ten minutes remaining. Luc Loubaki (189-G-97) gave France a 51:42 advantage at the start of the fourth period. However Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) and Kirill Marchenko dragged Ukraine within two points 56:58 with just over two minutes left in regulation. Noua and Luc Loubaki delivered crucial three points for France as they took some breathing space at 61:56. Khytov and Tkachenko kept hopes alive for Ukraine but Kirill Marchenko missed a potential winner at the buzzer. Luc Loubaki provided 16 points, while Arthur Leboeuf finished with 9 points in the victory. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk answered with 24 points for Ukraine. Kirill Marchenko had 11 points in the loss.
Italy - Montenegro 79-66 Italy sealed their quarterfinal appearance at the U16 European Championship. They prevailed against Montenegro to improve at 3-2 record in Group F. Andrea Pecchia (G/F-97) nailed 13 points to lead the winners. Montenegro led by a single point after ten minutes 23:22. The Balkan team extended the margin in the second frame. They recorded a 43:40 halftime advantage. But the Azzurri turned things around in the third frame. Italy went on a 21:7 run in the third quarter and ensured an 11-point advantage at the final break. Italy outscored Montenegro in the fourth period and sealed a well-deserved win at the end. Tommaso Guariglia (204-C-97) netted 12 points, while Davide Moretti posted 10 points in the win. Milos Popovic (196-F-98) answered with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Montenegro. Todor Radonjic contributed 13 points in the defeat.
Croatia - Serbia 69-63 Croatia rallied past Serbia to remain undefeated at the U16 European Championship. Both teams entered the game having perfect records but Croatia managed to prolong their streak Ante Zizic (201-C/F-97) posted 20 points and 18 rebounds. Croatia fired 25 points in the opening quarter and recorded a 6-point lead. They maintained their advantage throughout the second quarter. Croatia registered a 40:33 halftime advantage. Serbia cut the deficit in the third term. They got within 3 points at the final intermission. But Croatia did not allow Serbia to pull ahead. The margin grew at 9-point mark and Croatia held on for the victory. Dragan Bender (205-PF-97) and Lovro Mazalin (203-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) nailed 14 points apiece for the winning side. Vojislav Stojanovic (196-G-97) answered with 23 points for Serbia. Milos Glisic had 13 points in the loss.
Group G
Poland - Latvia 78-59 Poland recorded the third consecutive victory at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Latvia for 3-0 record in classification round Group G. Marcel Ponitka (187-PG-97) posted 18 points to lead the winners. Latvia fell at 0-3 record after the defeat. Latvia jumped to an early lead. They registered a 21:14 lead after ten minutes. But Poland went on a 19:9 rally in the second period to secure a 33:30 halftime lead. The Polish players extended their advantage in the third term. They built a 5-point cushion at the final intermission. Poland unleashed 28 points in the fourth stanza and cruised to the victory at the end. Wiktor Sewiol (193-G-97) and Jakub Mijakowski (184-G-97) posted 14 points each for the winners. Kristers Zoriks (185-SG-98) answered with 15 points for Latvia. Madars Kokins had 10 points in the loss.
Belgium - Sweden 65-54 Belgium earned the second win at the U16 European Championship classification round Group G. They topped Sweden to finish in the second position in the pool. Casero Sigfredo (185-G-97) nailed 19 points to pace the winners. Belgium and Sweden exchanged baskets throughout the opening frame. They were tied at 10 after ten minutes. Belgium pulled ahead in the second quarter. They ensured a 24:18 halftime lead. Belgium did not slow down in the third term. They registered a 46:35 lead at the final intermission. Belgium kept their Scandinavian opponents at distance throughout the final period and raced to the victory. Sabri Riahi (177-PG-97) finished with 16 points, while Thomas Akyazili added 12 points for the winning side. Craig Lecesne (196-PG-97) answered with 16 points for Sweden. Theodore Silveira had 8 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
Day 2 of Second Stage in Kyiv - Aug 13, 2013
Group E
Spain - Turkey 70-65 Spain secured the first win at the U16 European Championship Second Stage. They held off ambitious Turkey handing those their first defeat at the tournament. Santiago Yusta (198-F-97) nailed 13 points to pace Spain. Spain grabbed a 15:11 lead after ten minutes of action. They dominated throughout the second period. Spain accounted for a 36:24 halftime lead. The teams increased the tempo in the third period. They exchanged baskets as Spain entered the final frame up by 12 points. Spain controlled the tempo and though Turkey capped the regulation with 8 points in a row they could not avoid the loss. Pablo Perez (181-PG-97) netted 12 points, while Sergi Garcia added 11 points in the victory. Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) answered with 31 points and 10 rebounds for Turkey. Enes Taskiran, Cavit Havsa and Baris Ulker chipped in 7 points each in the loss.
Greece - Germany 68-47 Greece registered the fifth straight win at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Germany to improve at 3-0 record in Group E. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (203-F-97) posted 16 points and 6 boards to lead the winners. Greece grabbed a 19:14 lead after ten minutes of action. They boosted the gap in the second frame. The Hellenes ensured a 38:24 halftime lead. They kept Germany at safe distance throughout the third term. Greece accounted for a 52:37 advantage at the final break. Greece never looked back cruising to the victory in the fourth period. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) netted 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while Vassilis Mouratos provided 7 points and 8 assists for the winners. Marcel Theodor Kessen (201-F/C-97) answered with 14 points for Germany. Tibor Taras had 8 points in the defeat.
Lithuania - Russia 74-68 Lithuania ensured the first win at the Second Stage of the U16 European Championship. They fired past Russia to jump at 1-3 record in Group E. Martynas Varnas (191-SF-97) nailed 19 points to pace the winners. Russia fell at 0-4 record after the loss. Lithuania secured a 15:10 lead after ten minutes of action. They maintained the advantage throughout the second frame. The Baltic team gained a 33:25 halftime advantage. Lithuania stretched the lead in the third term. They poured in 23 points to enjoy a 9-point cushion at the final break. Russia slowed their opponents down in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat at the end. Matas Andruskevicius (185-PG-97) and Jokubas Svambaris delivered 13 points apiece for the winners. Timofey Yakushin (191-G-97) answered with 16 points for Russia. Ilya Karpenkov had 12 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Group F
Serbia - Italy 76-56 Serbia eased to the fifth straight win at the U16 European Championship. They defeated Italy to stay unbeaten. Milos Glisic (200-PF-98) stepped up with 21 points and 14 rebounds to lead the winners. Serbia jumped to an early lead. They registered a 22:10 advantage after ten minutes. Serbia unleashed 25 points in the second frame. They piled up a 47:27 halftime advantage. Serbia stayed dominant after the big break. They held Italy to 8 points in the third period and entered the fourth quarter up by 28 points. The Azzurri cut the deficit in the fourth period but were not able to avoid the defeat. Slobodan Jovanovic (192-SG-97, college: Regis Univ.) posted 12 points, while Vojislav Stojanovic and David Miladinovic added 10 points each for the winners. Filippo Testa (190-G-97) and Tommaso Guariglia (204-C-97) answered with 7 points each for Italy.
France - Croatia 69-78 Croatia stayed on the winning track at the U16 European Championship. They defeated French counterparts in Group F in Kyiv tonight. Ante Zizic (201-C/F-97) stepped up with 20 points and 9 boards to pace the winners. Croatia quickly jumped to a 14:4 lead. They ensured a 21:12 advantage after ten minutes. Croatia maintained the lead throughout the second frame. But Gauthier Denis and Stephane Gombauld put Les Bleus within 4 points at halftime 36:40. But Serbia quickly opened a double digit lead in the third term. They arrived at the final intermission up by 15 points 63:48. France used a 12:2 run to narrow the gap at 5-point mark in the fourth period. But Lovro Mazalin (203-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) drained a timely three-pointer and Serbia cleared off for good in this one. Nik Slavica (201-F-97) and Lovro Mazalin netted 19 points apiece for Croatia. Stephane Gombauld answered with 17 points for France. Bathiste Tchouaffe and Gauthier Denis had 11 points apiece in the loss.
Ukraine - Montenegro 89-82 Ukraine snapped three-game losing skid at the home U16 European Championship. They defeated Montenegro to improve at 1-3 record in Group F. Montenegro fell at 0-4 record at the bottom of the standings. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) had another pivotal performance as he tallied 31 points, 13 boards, 5 steals and 2 blocks for the winners. Ukraine clinched a 23:17 lead after ten minutes of action. They went on a 25:13 run in the second frame to accumulate a 48:30 halftime lead. But Montenegro stepped on the gas in the second half. They nailed 26 points in the third period to narrow the deficit at 11-point mark with one quarter remaining. Montenegro unleashed 26 points in the fourth quarter but Ukraine withheld the challenge and secured the winning outcome. Anton Musiyenko (97) nailed 15 points, while Kirill Marchenko had 14 points in the win. Ognjen Carapic (188-PG-98) answered with 12 points for Montenegro. Nikola Vukcevic had 11 points in the losing effort.
Group G
Latvia - Sweden 60-62 Sweden claimed a narrow win over Latvia in the classification round Group G of the U16 European Championship. Samuel Berkelund (201-SF-97) scored 14 points to pace Sweden to 1-1 record in the ladder. Latvia fell at 0-2 record after the loss. Sweden jumped to a 24:16 lead after ten minutes of action. Latvia cut the deficit and eventually pulled ahead in the second frame. They registered a 38:34 halftime lead. But Sweden erased the deficit in the third term. The Scandinavian team tied things up at 52 heading into the fourth period. Sweden held their opponents to just 8 points in the final quarter and sealed the win at the end. Jacob Bodin (185-G-97) netted 8 points, while Nils Johansson added 7 points for the winners. Renars Birkans (182-PG-97) answered with 17 points for Latvia. Zigmars Raimo had 12 points in the losing effort.
Poland - Belgium 83-43 Poland claimed the second consecutive win at the start of the classification round at U16 European Championship. They overcame Belgium for 2-0 record on top of Group G. Wiktor Sewiol (193-G-97) produced 26 points and 12 boards for the winners. Poland grabbed a 21:14 lead after ten minutes of action. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Poland raced to a comfortable 43:22 halftime lead. They erupted for 25 points in the third quarter and gained a 31-point buffer before the fourth frame. Poland did not slow down in the fourth stanza and cruised to an overwhelming win at the end. Marcel Ponitka (187-PG-97) posted 14 points, while Michal Kolenda added 9 points for Poland. Sabri Riahi (177-PG-97) answered with 13 points for Belgium. Thomas Akyazili and Berghe chipped in 9 points each in the loss.
Second Stage starts in Kyiv - Aug 12, 2013
Group E
Lithuania - Greece 65-68 OT Greece clinched an overtime win over Lithuania at the start of the Second Stage at U16 European Championship. Antonis Koniaris (183-PG-97) posted 14 for the winners. The Hellenes got to a confident start. They earned a 23:14 lead after ten minutes. But Lithuania slowed their opponents down in the second frame. The Baltic team narrowed the gap at 4 points at halftime 31:35. Lithuania denied the deficit in the third term and pulled ahead for a 52:47 advantage heading into the fourth frame. Greece not only erased the deficit and grabbed a 60:57 lead with under three minutes to go in regulation. Martynas Varnas (191-SF-97) answered with a three-pointer and sent teams into overtime. The teams traded baskets throughout the extra period before Skoulidas and Antonis Koniaris knocked down three free throws sealing the victory for Greece. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) topscored with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Greece. Vasileios Charalampopoulos added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Hellenes. Lithuania answered with 16 points from Martynas Varnas. Laurynas Beliauskas had 15 points in the defeat.
Germany - Spain 77-70 Germany got to the winning start of the Second Stage of the U16 European Championship in Kyiv. They held off Spain to gain 2-1 record in Group E. Leon Kratzer (205-C-97) posted 22 points and 20 rebounds to pace the winners. Spain grabbed a narrow 19:17 lead after the opening quarter. But Germany struck right back in the second frame. They went on a 24:14 run to ensure a 41:33 halftime advantage. Germany maintained the lead throughout the third term. They ensured a 62:53 lead before the fourth period. Niklas Kiel (202-SF-97) and Leon Kratzer opened a double digit lead for Germany midway through the fourth frame. Spain cut the deficit at 5-point mark but Freundenberg hit two free throws and sealed the win for Germany. Niklas Kiel notched 13 points and 14 boards, while Richard Freudenberg and Jakob Merz added 12 points each in the win. Santiago Yusta (198-F-97) answered with 27 points for Spain. Sergi Garcia had 14 points in the defeat.
Russia - Turkey 57-76 Turkey claimed the opening victory at the Second Stage of the U16 European Championship in Ukraine. They fired past Russia to improve at 3-0 record on top of Group E. Turkey jumped to a 19:12 lead after ten minutes of action. Russia stopped the rot and surged ahead for a 27:24 halftime lead. Turkey however took over in the third term. Led by unstoppable Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) they organized a 29:11 run to secure a massive 15-point lead heading into the fourth frame. Turkey unloaded 23 points in the fourth period to seal the winning outcome. Enes Taskiran (190-G-97) netted 20 points, while Baris Ulker posted 13 points in the victory. Timofey Yakushin (191-G-97) and Ilya Karpenkov (202-F/C-97) responded with 11 points each for Russia.
Group F
Montenegro - Croatia 48-100 Croatia stayed on the winning path at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Montenegro for the fourth straight win at the tournament. Ante Zizic (201-C/F-97) posted 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Croatia led from start to finish. They secured a 23:12 lead after ten minutes of action. Croatia mounted the pressure in the second frame. They recorded a 49:26 halftime lead. Croatia unloaded 29 points in the third term to gain a 40-point lead before the fourth frame. Montenegro could not recover as Croatia cruised to the victory at the end. Nik Slavica (201-F-97) netted 16 points, while Dragan Bender added 13 points for the winners. Aleksa Dubak (193-F-98) answered with 8 points for Montenegro. Daniel Kalezic had 7 points in the loss.
Ukraine - Serbia 50-85 Serbia claimed the fourth straight win at the U16 European Championship. They thumped Ukraine at the start of the Second Stage of the tournament. Vanja Marinkovic (194-G-97), Milos Glisic (200-PF-98), Vojislav Stojanovic (196-G-97) and Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-F-98) posted 12 points each for the winners. Serbia jumped to a 19:13 lead after ten minutes of action. They sparked with a 24:9 run in the second frame to clear off. Serbia maintained the lead throughout the third quarter. The visitors ensured a comfortable 66:36 advantage heading into the fourth frame. Serbia held the hosts to 14 points in the final stanza and sealed the victory at the end. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) answered with 16 points for Serbia. Rostislav Lunskiy netted 8 points in the loss.
Italy - France 63-60 Italy nailed six final points of regulation and snatched a tough win over France at the start of the Second Stage of the U16 European Championship. Davide Moretti (185-SG-98) nailed 17 points and issued 4 assists for the winners. France eked out a 14:9 lead after ten minutes of action. Italy cut the deficit at 4-point mark at halftime 25:29. Italy got closer in the third term. The Azzurri narrowed the deficit to a single point at the final break. Stephane Gombauld opened a 7-point lead for Les Bleus with under three minutes remaining in regulation. But Davide Moretti and Andrea La Torre tied things up at 57. Later Italy went on a 6:0 run to cap the regulation and sealed the victory. Andrea La Torre had 13 points, while Valerio Costa added 9 points in the win. Luc Loubaki (189-G-97) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds for France. Stephane Gombauld had 13 points in the loss.
Group G
Sweden - Poland 56-80 Poland had an injection of confidence following their massive win over Sweden at the start of the classification round at U16 European Championship. Marcel Ponitka (187-PG-97) dropped 25 points to lead Poland to their first win at the tournament. Poland grabbed the lead early in the game and posted a 13:8 advantage after ten minutes. The gap grew deeper in the second frame. Poland ensured a 33:24 halftime advantage. Poland went on a 22:9 run in the third term to secure a 22-point lead at the final intermission. Poland dropped 25 points in the fourth frame and raced to a comfortable victory. Wiktor Sewiol (193-G-97) delivered 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Mateusz Gawlina and Maciej Bender chipped in 8 points each for Poland. Jacob Bodin (185-G-97) answered with 14 points for Sweden. Gustav Ericson had 12 points in the loss.
Belgium - Latvia 84-80 OT Belgium survived overtime thriller to edge Latvia at the start of the classification round at U16 European Championship. Thomas Akyazili (180-PG-97) stepped up with 27 points, 6 boards, 5 assists and 3 steals to lead Belgium. Latvia eked out a 17:16 lead after ten minutes of action. The Baltic team stretched the gap in the second quarter. They secured a 36:33 halftime advantage. Belgium got within two points at the third break. Latvia seemed en route to the victory when Renars Birkans (182-PG-97) made it 69:62 with just over two minutes remaining. But Riahi scored five points in a row and Thibaut Vervoort added two more to level things up at 69. Strautins put Latvia in front sinking two free throws but Thomas Akyazili converted a layup and sent the game into overtime. Belgium capped the extra period with six straight points and snatched a tough win at the end. Thibaut Vervoort produced 17 points, while Simon Buysse added 11 points in the win. Renars Birkans answered with 20 points for Latvia. Dzeiks Krumins chipped in 11 points in the loss.
The End of Preliminary Round in Kyiv - Aug 10, 2013
Group A
Belgium - Russia 64-68 Russia claimed a crucial win at the U16 European Championship in Kyiv. They prevailed against Belgium to punch the last ticket into Second Stage of the tournament from Group A. Ilya Karpenkov (202-F/C-97) posted 21 points and 13 boards to lead the winners. Belgium fell at 0-3 record at the bottom of the standings. Russia got to a quick start. They knocked down 19 points in the opening quarter to gain a 5-point lead. Belgium cut the deficit in the second frame. They got within 3 points at halftime 25:28. Belgium spurred ahead in the third quarter. They opened it on a 7:0 run to take the lead. Thomas Akyazili (180-PG-97) and Sigfredo Casero made it 46:40 for Belgium at the end of three quarters. Thomas Akyazili tipped off the fourth frame with a three-pointer to enlarge the lead. But Russia answered with a 17:2 run to gain a 57:51 lead with just over three minutes remaining. Sabri Riahi put Belgium within one but Sopin sank four free throws in the dying seconds to seal the victory for Russia. Dmitriy Cheburkin (196-G/F-97) netted 11 points, while Dmitriy Dobrynin added 8 points in the win. Thomas Akyazili answered with 21 points for Belgium. Sabri Riahi and Sigfredo Casero had 10 points each in the loss.
Spain - Greece 43-57 Greece registered the third consecutive win at the U16 European Championship. The Hellenes outgunned Spain to win Group A. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (203-F-97) posted 14 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Spain gained a 14:8 lead ten minutes. But Greece turned things around in the second quarter. They went on a 16:5 rally to ensure a 24:19 halftime lead. More to come as the Hellenes stretched the lead in the third period. Greece accumulated a 38:29 advantage before the fourth frame. They did not slow down in the fourth frame. Greece went on a 19:14 run to seal a comprehensive win at the end. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) posted 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Dionysis Skoulidas (200-PF-97) added 10 points for Greece. Santiago Yusta answered with 17 points for Spain. Xabier Lopez had 11 points in the loss.
Group B
Turkey - Lithuania 82-67 Turkey recorded the third consecutive win at the U16 European Championship. They outscored Lithuania to win Group B. Lithuania slipped at 1-2 record but made it into the Second Stage of the tournament. Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) posted 29 points for the winners. Lithuania snatched a 24:19 lead ten minutes into the game. Turkey responded with a stifling defence in the second quarter. They held Lithuania to 10 points and recorded a 37:34 halftime lead. Lithuania picked up the tempo in the third term. The Baltic team narrowed the deficit at 2-point mark at the final break 57:55. But Turkey dominated throughout the fourth stanza. They triggered a 25:12 rally and enjoyed the third consecutive win in Ukraine. Egehan Arna (192-G-97, agency: 1x1 Sports) and Ercan Bayrak finished with 13 points each for the winners. Martynas Varnas (191-SF-97) answered with 20 points for Lithuania. Tadas Sedekerskis netted 13 points in the loss.
Sweden - Germany 50-66 Germany registered the second win at the U16 European Championship. They held off Sweden to improve at 2-1 record in Group B. The Scandinavian team suffered the third straight defeat and would continue their campaign in the relegation rounds. Sweden accounted for a narrow 10:9 lead after ten minutes. Germany struck in the second frame. They triggered a massive 26:9 run to gain a 35:19 halftime lead. Germany maintained the advantage throughout the third quarter. They ensured a 53:35 lead heading into the fourth frame. Sweden could not threaten the gap in the fourth frame as Germany cruised to the win. Tibor Taras (188-SG-97) chipped in 10 points for Germany. Jakob Merz (180-PG-97) had 9 points in the victory. Samuel Berkelund (201-SF-97) answered with 17 points for Sweden. Jacob Bodin had 11 points in the loss.
Group C
France - Poland 77-59 France wrapped the preliminary round action at the U16 European Championship with victory. They outscored Poland to clinch the second position in Group C at 2-1 record. Poland slipped at 0-3 record after the defeat. Les Bleus unloaded 29 points in the opening quarter to gain a 16-point lead. They stayed comfortably ahead throughout the second quarter. France accumulated a 47:27 halftime lead. Poland tried to increase the tempo in the third quarter. They cut the deficit by two points but it was not enough. France held their opponents to 12 points in the fourth frame and rallied to the victory. Renathan Ona Embo (185-PG-98) posted 19 points to pace the winners. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) added 17 points in the victory. Wiktor Sewiol (193-G-97) answered with 13 points for Poland. Dominik Rutkowski and Mateusz Gawlina chipped in 10 points in the defeat.
Montenegro - Serbia 58-69 Serbia clinched the third consecutive win at the U16 European Championship. They shot down Montenegro to claim the top position in Group C. Milos Glisic (200-PF-98) finished with 26 points and 13 boards to pace the winners. Serbia eked out a 17:16 lead after ten minutes. They enlarged their lead in the second frame. Serbia accumulated a 33:28 halftime advantage. Montenegro struggled to get closer throughout the third period. Serbia stayed dominant posting a 49:41 advantage at the final break. Serbia fired 20 points in the fourth stanza and sealed the victory. Vojislav Stojanovic (196-G-97) netted 16 points, while Stefan Kenic added 10 points for the winners. Ognjen Carapic (188-PG-98) answered with 17 points for Montenegro. Marko Grkovic chipped in 12 points in the loss.
Group D
Ukraine - Italy 61-77 Italy claimed the first win at the U16 European Championship. The victory could not come in the better moment as they nipped Ukraine in the final game of the preliminary round. The Azzurri thus clinched the spot in the Second Stage of the tournament. Ukraine also made it through despite the loss. Davide Moretti (185-SG-98) nailed 24 points to lead the winners. Italy grabbed the initiative right from the start. They went on a 19:9 rally in the first quarter. The Azzurri stretched their lead in the second frame. They accounted for a 40:25 halftime lead. Ukraine stepped on the gas in the third term but Italy matched the effort. The visitors entered the final stanza up by 15 points 60:45. Ukraine could not get within striking distance throughout the fourth period as Italy marched to the win at the end. Valerio Costa (180-PG-97) posted 17 points, while Lorenzo Bucarelli added 9 points in the victory. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) answered with 21 points for Italy. Dmytro Berezkin dropped 14 points in the loss.
Croatia - Latvia 66-55 Croatia earned the third consecutive win at the U16 European Championship. They outgunned Latvia to win Group A. Lovro Mazalin (203-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) and Nik Slavica (201-F-97) delivered 19 points each for the winners. Latvia snatched an 18:17 lead after the opening quarter. Croatia gained the lead in the second period. They pulled ahead and marched to a 33:27 halftime lead. Latvia narrowed the deficit in the third term. Solid defence helped Latvia get within 5 points at the final intermission. But Croatia unloaded 20 points in the fourth period and sealed the winning outcome. Ante Zizic (201-C/F-97) had 12 points and 10 boards for Croatia. Verners Kohs (198-F-97) answered with 10 points for Latvia. Arturs Strautins tossed in 9 points in the defeat.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Kyiv - Aug 9, 2013
Group A
Spain - Belgium 80-61 Spain accounted for the second victory at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Belgium to remain on top of Group A. Ramon Vila (202-C-97) nailed 17 points to lead the charge. Belgium led by two points after ten minutes of action 20:18. The teams traded baskets throughout the second term. Belgium managed to secure a 35:33 halftime lead. But Spain turned the tables in the third frame. They sparked a 23:7 rally to surge ahead. Spain unleashed 24 points in the fourth frame and sealed the victory. Samuel Rodriguez (200-F/C-97) posted 15 points, while Xabier Lopez had 11 points for the winners. Belgium answered with 22 points from Thomas Akyazili (180-PG-97). Thibaut Vervoort posted 14 points in the loss.
Greece - Russia 68-60 Greece registered the second consecutive win at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Russia to stay on top of Group A. Dimitris Flionis (186-PG-97, agency: FCM) had 16 points to lead the winners. Russia in the meantime fell at 0-2 record. The Hellenes set the tone early. They held Russia to 9 points in the first term and registered an 8-point lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the second frame. Greece claimed a 34:26 halftime lead. Russia narrowed the deficit in the third term. They got within 2 points at the final intermission. However Greece did not panic. They exploded with 23 points in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) and Vassilis Mouratos had 12 points each for the winners. Timofey Yakushin (191-G-97) answered with 19 points for Russia. Ilya Karpenkov provided 15 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Group B
Lithuania - Germany 68-71 Germany secured the first win at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Lithuania in Group B. The teams are tied at 1-1 record now. Niklas Kiel (202-SF-97) posted 13 points and 15 boards to pace the winners. Lithuania eked out a 19:17 lead after ten minutes. Germany increased the tempo scoring 21 points in the second frame. They narrowed the deficit at one-point mark at halftime 38:37. Germany pulled ahead in the third term. They held the Baltic state to 13 points to ensure a 60:52 lead before the final stanza. Lithuania cut the deficit to just two points 68:70 late in regulation but Freudenberg hit a free throw to seal the win for Germany. Marcel Theodor Kessen (201-F/C-97) posted 12 points, while Lucien Schmikale added 11 in the win. Martynas Varnas (191-SF-97) answered with 24 points for Lithuania. Martynas Echodas had 16 points in the loss.
Turkey - Sweden 67-44 Turkey clinched the second straight win at the start of the U16 European Championship in Ukraine. They overcame Swedish counterparts for 2-0 record on top of Group B. Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) nailed 25 points to lead the winners. Sweden slipped at 0-2 record after the defeat. Turkey claimed a 17:13 lead after the opening quarter. They stretched the lead in the second frame. Turkey accumulated a 39:28 halftime advantage. Turkey did not slow down in the third term. They held Sweden to just 10 points in the frame and opened a massive 22-point lead before the fourth stanza. Sweden scored only 6 points in the final period and had to surrender at the end. Omer Faruk Yurtseven (203-C-98) chipped in 9 points, while Baris Ulker had 8 points for the winning side. Craig Lecesne (196-PG-97) answered with 17 points for Sweden. Tobias Sjoberg posted 11 points and 13 boards in the loss.
Group C
Poland - Serbia 48-62 Serbia posted the second consecutive win at the U16 European Championship. They overcame Poland to gain 2-0 record on top of Group C. Vojislav Stojanovic (196-G-97) nailed 11 points to lead the winning side. Serbia grabbed a 19:8 lead after the opening quarter. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Serbia registered a 34:21 halftime advantage. Poland narrowed the deficit in the third quarter. They got within 10 points at the final break. But it was not enough. Serbia went on a 14:10 run in the fourth period and secured the winning outcome. Slobodan Jovanovic (192-SG-97, college: Regis Univ.) netted 10 points, while Aranotivic had 9 points in the win. Marcel Ponitka (187-PG-97) answered with 12 points for Poland. Sewiol chipped in 7 points in the defeat.
France - Montenegro 80-71 France recorded the first win at the U16 European Championship. They knocked down Montenegro to catch up their opponents in Group C ladder. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) posted 18 points and 14 rebounds to pace Les Bleus. France nailed 23 points in the first quarter and eked out a 2-point lead. They stretched the lead in the second frame. Les Bleus arrived at halftime up by as many as 18 points 49:31. Montenegro tuned in after the long break. They adjusted defensively limiting France to just 14 points in the third term. The margin grew thinner. Montenegro stayed aggressive throughout the fourth frame getting within five points 64:69 midway through the quarter. But Stephane Gombauld came up with timely points and steered France to safety. Renathan Ona Embo (185-PG-98) had 14 points, while Luc Loubaki had 13 points for the winners. Todor Radonjic (199-F-97) and Ognjen Carapic (188-PG-98) answered with 12 points each for Montenegro.
Group D
Croatia - Ukraine 79-67 Croatia registered the second consecutive victory at the U16 European Championship. They upset hosting Ukraine for 2-0 record in Group D. Nik Slavica (201-F-97) posted 26 points to lead the winners. Croatia erupted for 27 points in the opening frame to take a 3-point lead. Croatia and Ukraine traded baskets throughout the second frame. The visitors ensured a 41:38 halftime lead. Croatia extended lead in the third term. They ensured a 6-point lead at the final break. Ukraine scored just 12 points in the fourth term and had to surrender at the end. Lovro Mazalin (203-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) posted 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Dragan Bender had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) answered with game-high 33 points and 9 boards for Ukraine. Kirill Marchenko had 13 points in the loss.
Latvia - Italy 56-54 Latvia celebrated the first win at the U16 European Championship. They eked out a tough win over Italy in the second round. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) posted 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Baltic state. Italy fell at 0-2 record after the defeat. The Azzurri got to the better start. They ensured an 18:10 lead after the opening quarter. Latvia narrowed the deficit in the second stanza. The Baltic team got within 4 points at the interval 29:33. Latvia held their opponents to just 5 points in the third term and registered a 3-point advantage at the final break. Italy cut the distance in the fourth stanza. Bucarelli even put the Azzurri in front 52:51 with 67 seconds remaining. But Arturs Strautins drained a three-pointer and then Krumins hit two free throws to seal the win for Latvia. Karlis Garoza (196-F-98) finished with 11 points, while Birkans added 10 points for Latvia. Nicola Savoldelli (185-PG-97) had 14 points for Italy. Bucarelli knocked down 12 points in the loss.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Kyiv - Aug 8, 2013
Group A
Belgium - Greece 52-63 Greece clinched the first win at the U16 European Championship in Ukraine. They outscored Belgium in Group A. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) nailed 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Greece accumulated a 14:11 lead after ten minutes of action. They stepped on the gas in the second quarter. The Hellenes secured a 36:28 halftime advantage. Greece maintained the lead throughout the third period. They raced to a comfortable 13-point advantage before the fourth quarter. Belgium narrowed the distance in the final quarter but could not threaten the deficit and lost the battle. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (203-F-97) provided 13 points, while Antonis Koniaris and Dionysis Skoulidas had 8 points each in the victory. Thomas Akyazili (180-PG-97) answered with 21 points for Belgium. Sigfredo Casero chipped in 12 points in the defeat.
Russia - Spain 60-87 Spain rallied to the opening win at the U16 European Championship. They defeated Russia in Group A opener in Kyiv today. Xabier Lopez (SG-97) nailed 19 points and issued 4 assists to pace Spain. The Spaniards got to a 22:13 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Spain went on a 29:9 run in the quarter to build a 51:32 halftime lead. Russia picked up the tempo in the third term. They poured in 27 points in the quarter to get within 8 points at the final break. But Spain quickly adjusted their defence and finished off their opponents with a 20:11 run in the final term. Pablo Perez (181-PG-97) posted 14 points, while Santiago Yusta finished with 15 points for the winners. Ilya Karpenkov and Fedor Shpakov answered with 13 points each for Russia. Timofey Yakushin (191-G-97) topscored with 15 points in the loss.
Group B
Sweden - Lithuania 64-80 Lithuania opened win count at the U16 European Championship in Ukraine. They overcame Swedish counterparts in Group B tonight. Martynas Varnas (191-SF-97) nailed 19 points to lead the winners. The teams stayed close throughout the first half. Lithuania eked out a 13:12 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap at 2-point mark at halftime 31:29. The Baltic team managed to clear off in the third term. Lithuania boosted the margin at 10-point mark heading into the fourth frame. They unloaded 24 points in the final stanza to seal the winning outcome. Matas Andruskevicius and Tadas Sedekerskis contributed 16 points for Lithuania. Craig Lecesne (196-PG-97) answered with 18 points for Sweden. John Brandmark, Bodin and Nils Johansson had 10 points each in the defeat.
Germany - Turkey 55-62 Turkey opened their U16 European Championship campaign with victory. The defending champions knocked down Germany in Group B. Furkan Korkmaz (193-SG-97) posted 17 points to lead the effort. Turkey eked out a 16:14 lead after ten minutes of action. They stretched the lead in the second frame. Turkey ensured a 32:23 halftime lead. Germany stopped the rot in the third term. They narrowed the deficit in the quarter to trail by just 5 points before the fourth frame. But Turkey held their opponents to 13 points in the final stanza and claimed victory. Baris Ulker (97) netted 13 points, while Egehan Arna netted 10 points for the winners. Niklas Kiel (202-SF-97) answered with 12 points and 19 rebounds for Germany. Leon Kratzer chipped in 8 points in the loss.
Group C
Montenegro - Poland 54-43 Montenegro claimed victory on the opening day of the U16 European Championship. The Balkan team outscored Poland in Group C action. Todor Radonjic (199-F-97) and Filip Bakic (97) delivered 10 points each to pace the winners. The teams traded baskets throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 10:10 after ten minutes. Poland pulled ahead in the second frame. They eked out a 25:22 halftime advantage. But Montenegro did not allow their opponents to run away. The Balkan team cut the deficit at 2-point mark at the final break. Montenegro unleashed a 20:6 run in the fourth quarter and punched the first win at the end. Nikola Vukcevic delivered 9 points for the winners. Karol Majchrzak (198-SF-97) responded with 9 points for Poland. Wiktor Sewiol and Michal Kapa had 6 points each in the defeat.
Serbia - France 60-59 Serbia claimed a narrow win over France at the start of the U16 European Championship. Stefan Peno (193-SG-97) finished with 16 points for the winners. Serbia limited France to 9 points in the opening quarter to take a 3-point lead. The Balkan team stretched the gap in the second frame. Serbia accumulated a 27:19 halftime advantage. Les Bleus struggled to get any closer throughout the third period. France faced an 11-point deficit before the final stanza. However Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) and Loubaki dragged France within one point 59:60 with 41 seconds remaining. Stojanovic and Rakicevic missed their free throws attempts but France could not capitalize as the series of misses sealed the win for Serbia. Milos Glisic (200-PF-98) provided 15 points, while Slobodan Jovanovic added 12 points for the winners. Stephane Gombauld answered with 21 points and 11 boards for France. Amine Noua and Bathiste Tchouaffe had 7 points each in the loss.
Group D
Ukraine - Latvia 78-61 Ukrainian U16 National Team opened home European Championship with victory. They held off Latvian counterparts in Kyiv tonight. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (194-SG-97) posted 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the hosts. Ukraine set the tone early in the encounter. They rallied to a 21:14 lead after ten minutes. Ukraine triggered a 26:11 run in the second quarter to boost the gap at 22-point mark. Latvia stopped the rot in the third term. They cut the deficit at 20-point mark at the final intermission. Latvia fired 21 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat at the end. Sergiy Pavlov (197-PF-97) accounted for 13 points, while Dmytro Berezkin added 11 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) answered with 13 points for Latvia. Verners Kohs chipped in 12 points for the visitors.
Italy - Croatia 64-91 Croatia registered the first win at the U16 European Championship. They bruised Italy in Group D opener. Nik Slavica (201-F-97) posted 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Croatia set the tone in the opening quarter. They unloaded 29 points to take an 11-point lead. Croatia stayed aggressive on both ends of the floor in the second quarter. They ensured a comfortable 52:34 halftime lead. Croatia held the Azzurri to just 4 points in the third term to open a 30-point lead before the fourth frame. Italy poured in 26 points in the fourth quarter to sweeten the pill at the end. Dragan Bender (205-PF-97) chipped in 20 points, while Ante Zizic contributed 12 points and 14 boards for the winners. Andrea La Torre (202-F/G-97) answered with 21 points for Italy. Valerio Costa had 10 points in the loss.
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U16 Division B 1st Team 2013
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Best Player: Jacob Larsen (208-F/C-97) of Denmark Best Guard: Blaz Mesicek (194-G-97) of Slovenia Best Forward: Nedim Dedovic (198-SF-97) of Bosnia Best Center: Jacob Larsen (208-F/C-97) of Denmark
Denmark - Bosnia 72-69 Denmark triumphs in Division B of the U16 European Championship. They overcame Bosnia and Herzegovina 72:69 in the Final game to steal the trophy from the hosts. Both teams however will play in Division A next year. Denmark stormed past the hosts with a 24-11 surge in the first period. Bosnia and Herzegovina reduced to 10 points at the halftime as they won the second frame 17-14. The difference remained the same after 30 minutes of the game when both sides posted 18 points each in the third stanza. Bosnia and Herzegovina took the lead at the end of the game, but Jacob Larsen (204-PF-97) gave Denmark 67:66 advantage. Aleksic nailed three for 69:67, while again Jacob Larsen tied it all at 69:69. MVP of the game also scored the last three points for the final result. Jacob Larsen was unstoppable with 24 points and 16 rebounds. August Haas (180-G-97) produced 18, whilst Mads Sturup had 10 and Gustav Thestrup notched 9. Nedim Dedovic (198-SF-97) replied with 25 points in defeat and Enis Memic collected 15 points and 10 rebounds. Atif Durak had 11 and Damir Hadzic chipped in with 7.
3-4 places
Finland - Slovenia 96-62 Finland head to 2014 Division A campaign of the U16 European Championship. They overcame Slovenia 96:62 in the game for the third place and became the last, third team to get Division A promotion for the next year. Slovenia meanwhile finished on the fourth position in Sarajevo. Finland grabbed the lead in the first period when they started with a 26-12 rally. Both teams posted 25 points each in the second frame as the difference remained the same on the board. Finland won the third period 20-14 and finished the game with 25-11. Lauri Markkanen (200-PF-97) top-scored for the winners with 26 points and Matias Suvanto (185-SF-97) notched 17. Maxhuni Edon produced 16 and Kivimaki Aatu nailed 14. Mesicek Blaz ended up with 15 points in a loss, whilst Tabak Tadej had 12. Baric Nejc posted 10 and Urban Durnik (201-PF-97) notched 8.
5-6 places
United Kingdom - Czech Republic 58-72 Czech Republic clinch 5th place in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They overcame United Kingdom 72:58 at the Classification Round for 5-6 places. Czech Republic grabbed a 20-14 lead and then led 5 points at the halftime. Krystof Chaloupka (196-PF-97) scored for 42:35 lead early in the third period, while he posted two free throws later for 48:35. Carl Wheatle (193-F-98) managed to close the frame at 58:44 as it became clear about the winner in the game. Both teams scored their last 14 points in the last stanza for the final result. Krystof Chaloupka stepped up with 15 points and Dlugos Theodor as well as Jelinek David had 11 each. David Martin produced 9 points in the winning effort. Steel Joshua answered with 13 points and 11 rebounds in defeat and Gastaldi-Davies Aidan as well as Carl Wheatle nailed 9 each. Mitchell Luke poured in 6 points in a loss.
7-8 places
Georgia - FYR Macedonia 86-64 Georgia achieve high 7th place in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Georgia jumped on that place due to 86:64 win over FYR Macedonia. Georgia erupted with a 22-9 surge in the first period and never looked behind after. They added massive 29-14 burst in the third period when Davit Lomidze (194-SG-97) brought 68:45 on the board. Kereselidze and Tsirikidze Giorgi opened the last stanza for 74:45 and then David Pecalevski (176-G-97) reduced to 78:51. Tvalabeishvili and Miodrag Todorovikj (183-F-97) exchanged the late baskets at the end for the final result. Tsirikidze Giorgi and Davit Lomidze top-scored for the winners with 17 points each, while Isiani Willy added 12 points and 14 rebounds. Gogaladze Levan followed them with 11 and Tskipurishvili Vitali netted 10. Miodrag Todorovikj answered with 18 points in a loss, whilst Dimitrijevikj Nenad scored 15. Maslinko Andrej and David Pecalevski produced 7 points in defeat.
9-10 places
Romania - Israel 70-87 Israel pip Romania for the 9th place at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Israel moved up to a higher place after an 87:70 win. Israel took 17-13 lead at the end of the first period and then won the second frame 22-16. Netanel Artzi (196-F-97) scored for 41:34 early in the third period, while Tamir Blatt (178-PG-97) nailed three for 61:43. He also closed the third period at 71:48, while Romania managed to win the last stanza. After a 22-16 run, Romania reduced to final 17 points. Netanel Artzi stepped up with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Tamir Blatt was unstoppable with 19 points, 13 assists and 8 rebounds. Abu Mohamed notched 15 and Roi Huber (184-G-97) added 10. Cate Emanuel finished the night with 15 points and 12 rebounds in a loss, whilst Nicolescu Nicolae-Bogdan had 13. Tudor Gheorghe (184-PG-97) produced 10, whilst Kuti Nandor and Bercenau Ionut-Dragos chipped in with 7 apiece.
11-12 places
Holland - Switzerland 65-68 Switzerland finish on the 11th place at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Swiss side overcame Holland 68:65 at their last game in Sarajevo. It was Holland that started with 23-15 lead at the end of the first period. Switzerland needed a strong second frame to take 40:34 at the halftime as they won the second period 25-11. Switzerland led 59:49 early in the fourth period, while Menno Dijkstra (210-C-97) tied it all at 64:64. Polite Anthony however brought a late victory for his team as he scored the last free throw. Polite Anthony top-scored for the winners with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Noah Burrell (180-PG-97) brought 19 and Beretta Andrea tallied 13. Menno Dijkstra finished the game with 14 points in a loss and Freek Fox (200-F-97) collected 9 points and 11 rebounds. Coen Stolk (198-F-97) delivered 8 and Shield Bart added 7.
13-14 places
Hungary - Austria 60-57 Hungary edge Austria in their last game of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Hungary finished the campaign on the 13th place after a 60:57 win. Austria ended up on the 14th place in Sarajevo. Hungary posted a 21-20 rally in the first period and added 14-13 run in the second frame. Austria tasted the lead in the third period and managed to tie the game at 47:47. Matthias Linortner (193-SF-97) tied it also at 57:57, while Mocsan Balint closed the game with a three for the final result. Kristof Horvath (186-G-97) stepped up with 13 points for the winners and Mocsan Balint netted 12. Pongo Marcell delivered 11 and Viktor Zrinyi (205-C-97) scored 7. Schmit Oscar finished the game with 16 points in a loss, while David Kramer (188-G-97) collected 11 points and 15 rebounds. Poljak Renato also scored 11, while Matthias Linortner netted 7.
15-16 places
Portugal - Estonia 60-54 Portugal won over Estonia 60:54 at the Classification Game for 15-16 places in U16 European Championship, Division B. Portugal grabbed a higher place due to 60:54 victory on Sunday. Estonia surprised the opponents with a 21-13 lead in the start of the game, but could not post the win. Portugal replied with 16-11 rally in the second frame and won the game mostly due to the last period. Trailing 41:50 early in the fourth quarter Portugal crated a 10-0 run for 51:50 lead and then finished the game with another 7-1 surge. Sergio Brito (190-PG-97) scored the last three-pointer in the game for the final result. Sergio Brito stepped up with 16 points for the winners and Carlos Salamanca (187-G-97) had 11. Ricardo Monteiro (200-C-97) collected 10 points and 12 rebounds, while Araujo Diogo notched 8. Robert Valge (187-SF-97) ended up with 15 points in defeat and Kabin Norman scored 13. Madis Soodla (200-F/C-97) followed them with 12 points and 17 boards in a loss.
17-18 places
Ireland - Slovakia 39-41 Slovakia beat Ireland in a thriller at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Michal Kurek (206-C-97) scored the last two points at the end of the game for the final 41:39 defensive win. Slovakia finished the campaign on the 17th place, while Ireland ended up on the 18th position. Slovakia started well and won both first quarters in the game. They needed a 13-4 in the start of the game and then 12-7 rally in the second period for 25:11 lead at the halftime. Ireland however erupted with a 15-3 surge in the third quarter and reduced to 2 points. Moreover Liam Harris (177-G-97) tied it all at 39:39, while Michal Kurek scored the last two points at the end of the game for the final 41:39 defensive win. Michal Kurek paced all the winners with 10 points and Pigliafreddo Lukas nailed 6. Kuzmiak Michal shot 5, while Jakub Pasovsky (174-PG-97) and Dolezaj Marek delivered 4 each. O'Mahoney Jack answered with 15 points in defeat and Liam Harris scored 13. Kiokio Divin produced 4 points in a loss.
19-20 places
Bulgaria - Belarus 70-67 Bulgaria send Belarus to the 20th position at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Bulgaria finished one step higher after a 70:67 win on Sunday. Belarus surprised the opponents with an 18-9 run, but lost three other quarters. Bulgaria posted a narrow 19-18 and then 20-19 rallies in the second and then the third quarters respectively. Bulgaria needed a final 22-12 surge in the last stanza to seal a victory. Preslav Nedelchev (182-PG-97) scored the last four points in the game for 70:67 victory. Preslav Nedelchev paced all the winners with 15 points and Hristov Georgi scored 11. Rusimov Nikolay and Nikolov Nikolay put up 9 points each in a win. Liutych Maksim finished the game with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Taranau Aliaksandr delivered 11. Dzmitry Barysionak (198-F-97) produced 10, whilst Paraliou Tsimafei and Moroz Mikita had 8 each.
21-22 places
Norway - Luxembourg 52-62 Martin Tom leads Luxembourg past Norway at the U16 European Championship in Division B. He nailed 31 points in a 62:52 win at the Classification Round for 21-22 places. Both teams scored 19 points each in the first period. Luxembourg needed later a 15-8 rally as the board showed 34:27 at the halftime. Mattis De Jong tied it all at 34:34 and Harald Frey (180-PG-97) closed the third period at 45:42. Luxembourg meanwhile erupted with a 20-7 burst in the last stanza for the final result. Schomer Tom collected 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Daniel Colbach (188-F-97) had 10 points and 13 rebounds, whilst Luca Lombardelli (192-C-97) netted 6. Volckmar August finished the game with 14 points in the losing effort and Mattis De Jong produced 8. Landenget Anders brought 7, whilst Harald Frey and Rodal Sondre added 6 apiece.
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Denmark get Division A promotion - Aug 17, 2013
SEMIFINAL
Finland - Denmark 56-87 Denmark gets Division A promotion for the next year. Denmark overcame Finland 87:56 in the Semifinal game of the U16 European Championship in Division B and advanced to the Final. Finland will have another chance to advance to Division A as they will need to beat Slovenia tomorrow in the game for the third place. Denmark started the game with 26-13 and added 19-10 rally in the second frame. Moreover the Danish side dominated the second half and added another two victories. They won the third quarter 18-15 and finished the game with 24-18 run. Jacob Larsen (204-PF-97) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and August Haas (180-G-97) netted 18. Rajovic Filip delivered 10, while Christiansen Kasper poured in 9. Markkanen Lauri eded up with 17 points in the losing effort and Leikas Ville had 11. Laine Riku and Matias Suvanto (185-SF-97) delivered 6 points each in a loss.
Bosnia - Slovenia 70-62 Sarajevo sends Bosnia and Herzegovina to Division A for the next year. The home side of the U16 European Championship in Division B overcame Slovenia 70:62 in the Semifinal game and will play tomorrow in the Final. Slovenia will have another chance to get Division A promotion tomorrow in the game for the third place. Bosnia and Herzegovina won the first period 23-7, but was too far to celebrate. The guests replied with an 18-8 rally and reduced to 31:25 at the halftime. Slovenia managed to win the third period 16-15 but trailed 41:46 after three quarters. Bosnia and Herzegovina however needed a final push to seal the victory and advanced to the Final. Dedovic Nedim top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Aleksic Djorde netted 16. Boze Galic (195-PF-97) collected 12 points and 14 rebounds, while Emir Ahmedic (195-C-97) had 11 points and 12 rebounds. Blaz Mesicek (194-G-97) answered with 16 points in defeat and Baric Nejc as well as Keric Elvis had 8 each. Ozegovic Gaber followed them with 7 points in a loss.
Group 5-8 places
Czech Republic - FYR Macedonia 82-75 Czech Republic will play for the 5th place at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They needed an 82:75 win over FYR Macedonia at the Classification Round for 5-8 places on Saturday and will take on England tomorrow. FYR Macedonia will take on Georgia in the game for 7-8 places. Czech Republic grabbed a 22:9 lead although the teams exchanged the lead several times in the first period. Trailing 31:32, the Czechs created a 9-0 run to take 40:32 advantage. FYR Macedonia was too far to give up and reduced to 49:47 midway through the third period. Pecalevski David later tied it all at 69:69, but Czech Republic won the rest of the game for the final win. Filip Cenek (183-G-97) paced all the winners with 14 points and Dolansky Vladimir nailed 13. Pursl Simon finished the game with 11 points and Michal Hanus (189-G-97) shot 8. Dimitrijevikj Nenad ended up with 22 points in the losing effort and Mileski Stefan scored 14. Andrej Maslinko (205-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) produced 13, while Pecalevski David added 9.
United Kingdom - Georgia 80-52 United Kingdom won over Georgia to open Saturday action at the U16 European Championship in Division B. United Kingdom won 80:52 at the Classification Round for 5-8 places and will play for the 5th place tomorrow. United Kingdom managed to win all the quarters of the game. They started with 14-10 and added 26-14 rally in the second quarter. Moreover they won the third quarter 22-14 and finished the game with 18-14 run. Yeboah Akwasi top-scored for the winners with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Steel Joshua collected 17 points and 12 rebounds. Ryan Knowles (197-F-97) netted 14 and Kintu Calvin brought 7. Gogaladze Levan produced 15 points in defeat and Tvalabeishvili Giorgi scored 14. Lomidze Davit finished the game with 6, whilst Tskipurishvili Vitali and David Aphkhazava (175-PG-98) had 4 each.
Group 9-12 places
Israel - Switzerland 91-62 Israel defeats Switzerland in Sarajevo at the Classification Round for 9-12 places of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Israel won 91:62 and will play tomorrow against Romania for the 9th place. The Swiss side meanwhile will close their campaign against Holland for 11-12 places. It was the last game on Saturday action. Israel posted a 19-15 rally in the start and then added 29-19 before the halftime. Moreover Israeli players dominated the second half and won two more quarters. They produced a 21-9 run in the third quarter and finished the game with 22-19 run. Roi Huber (184-G-97) and Blatt Tamir top-scored for the winners with 18 points each. Basis Shai nailed 16, whilst Artzi Netanel collected 15 points and 12 rebounds in a win. Polite Anthony ended up with 21 points and 12 rebounds in defeat, while Christian Tukama (190-PF-97) and Cafisi Mattia brought 8 apiece. Leo Fragniere (195-SF-97) finished the game with 7 points in a loss.
Romania - Holland 58-47 Romania pip Holland at the Classification Round of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Romania won 58:47 and will play tomorrow for the 9th place. The Dutch side will play in the game for 11-12 places. Both teams scored 14 points each in the first period and then Romania grabbed 4-ppoint lead at the halftime due to 15-11 rally in the second frame. Holland bounced back with a 15-8 surge in the third quarter but could not win the game. Romania needed 21-7 burst in the last stanza to seal the victory. Kuti Nandor stepped up with 20 points and Emanuel Cate (201-C-97) collected 16 points and 14 rebounds. Tudor Gheorghe (184-PG-97) and Iliescu Andrei followed them with 5 points each. Fox Freek answered with 13 points in defeat and Tanning Mack and Shield Bart added 9 each. Boris Egelie (193-SF-97) produced 5 points in a loss.
Group 13-16 places
Portugal - Hungary 61-68 Hungary and Portugal open Classification Round Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Hungary celebrated a 68:61 win and will play for the 13th place tomorrow. Portugal won the first period 22-18, but failed in the second frame. Hungary erupted with a 23-6 surge as Maronka closed the half at 41:28. Portugal tried hard to recover in the third period and managed to post a 17-10 run for 45:51 after 30 minutes. Portugal continued their run and reached 59:52 lead with 5 minutes to go, but could not win the game. Hungary needed a 16-2 run to beat the opponents. Marcell Pongo (190-PG-97, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group) stepped up with 23 points for the winners and Horvath Kristof nailed 17. Mocsan Balint poured in 8, whilst Rudner Gabor had 6. Brito Sergio finished the game with 22 points in defeat and Ricardo Monteiro (200-C-97) scored 8. Oliveira Pedro, Pereira Hugo and Salamanca Carlos delivered 7 points each.
Austria - Estonia 73-55 Austria edge Estonia in Division B at the U16 European Championship. Austria needed a 73:55 win to play for the 13th place tomorrow against Hungary. Estonia meanwhile will take on Portugal in the game for 15th place. Austria started the game with an 8-0 run and then won the first period 15:9. Neugebauer Max increased the lead to 24:14 midway through the second period. Matthias Linortner (193-SF-97) meanwhile closed the half at 43:23 with two free throws made. Austria produced a narrow 13-12 rally and then allowed Estonia to reply with a 20-17 run in the last stanza. Matthias Linortner top-scored for the winners with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Niklas Deutsch (179-G-98) netted 12. Neugebauer Max scored 10, whilst Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) and Ellinger Nicolas added 8 points each. Robert Valge (187-SF-97) responded with 12 points in a loss, whilst Kuber Ken had 10. Kabin Norman delivered 9, whilst Pajumets Ivalo netted 7. <<>><<>>
The Semifinals are set in Division B - Aug 15, 2013
Group E
United Kingdom - FYR Macedonia 57-55 United Kingdom beat FYR Macedonia for the initial win in Group E at the U16 European Championship in Division B. United Kingdom grabbed a 57:55 win to finish the group with 1-2 record. Both teams scored 12 points each in the first period and then United Kingdom posted 20-15 rally before the halftime. Both teams again scored the same number of points in the third quarter as England were in front by 5 points after three quarters. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) later tied it all at 51:51, but could not take the lead. Yeboah Akwasi and Jephat-Mathias Sam meanwhile ensured the win for the United Kingdom at the very end. Aidan Gastaldi-Davies (193-G-97) top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Steel Joshua netted 11. Yeboah Akwasi scored 9, while Jephat-Mathias Sam and Ubiaro Denzel added 7 each. Nenad Dimitrijevikj replied with 24 points for the losing team and Maslinko Andrej as well as Mihajlo Mitev (178-G-97) had 10 apiece.
Slovenia - Finland 79-88 Finland beat Slovenia in Group E, both head to the semis of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Finland remained undefeated with an 88:79 win in Sarajevo. Both teams entered the game undefeated. Slovenia started with 24-22 rally and added massive 24-16 run in the second frame. Finland however dominated the second half and posted two victories for the final success. The Nordic side replied with a 28-16 surge and won the game due to 22-15 rally. Riku Laine (194-G-97) top-scored for the winners with 27 points and Markkanen Lauri collected 19 points and 10 rebounds. Matias Suvanto (185-SF-97) scored 14 and Leikas Ville delivered 10. Mesicek Blaz and Elvis Keric (184-G-98) replied with 16 points each in defeat. Durnik Urban scored 11 and Vlatko Cancar (193-F-97) had 8. The Semifinals to be started on August 17th.
Group F
Georgia - Denmark 62-74 Denmark make it to the Semifinals of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Danish side overcame Georgia 74:62 and advanced to the Final Four. Georgia meanwhile finished with 0-3 record and will play at the Classification Round for 5-8 places. Denmark won the first period 21-19 added 18-11 rally in the second frame. Denmark also dominated the third period and posted a 20-13 run to ensure a 59:43 lead after 30 minutes. Georgia managed to win the last stanza 19-15 and reduced to final 74:62 result. Jacob Larsen (204-PF-97) paced all the winners with 15 points and August Haas (180-G-97) notched 14. Thestrup Gustav poured in 12, while Kasper Christiansen (203-F-97) scored 10. Tsirikidze Giorgi answered with 18 points in the losing case and Isiani Willy collected 15 points and 12 rebounds. Davit Lomidze (194-SG-97) and Gogaladze Levan shot 7 each.
Czech Republic - Bosnia 59-69 Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced to the Semifinals of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The home side of the tournament overcame Czech Republic 69:59 on Thursday and won Group F with 3-0 record. Czech Republic meanwhile finished with 1-2 record and will play for 5-8 places. Bosnia and Herzegovina grabbed 28-20 lead at the end of the first period, but Czech Republic bounced back with an 11-6 rally in the second frame. Dedovic Nedim gave Bosnia 36:31 early in the third, but Pursl Simon ensured a 41:36 lead for the Czechs. The last period was decisive in the game as the host managed to post a 23-13 surge to seal the victory. Dedovic Nedim paced all the winners with 20 points and Aleksic Djorde had 16. Atif Durak (188-G-97) scored 13, whilst Ahmedic Emir netted 11. Vladimir Dolansky (183-G-97) ended up with 11 points in a loss, while Pursl Simon scored 10. Kudrna Vojtech produced 9 and Theodor Dlugos (188-PG-97) added 8.
Group G
Switzerland - Estonia 73-70 Switzerland pip Estonia in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Swiss side finished Group G with 2-1 record on the second place after a 73:70 win. Estonia meanwhile finished with 0-3 record. Switzerland opened the game with 19-17, but allowed Estonia to take the lead at the halftime after a 23-14 run. Kabin Norman gave Estonia 53:44 lead midway through the third frame, but Estonia could not win. Mattia Cafisi (181-PG-97) closed the third period at 51:53 and then him together with Burrell Noah scored the last points for the winners. Polite Anthony stepped up with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Mattia Cafisi nailed 17. Burrell Noah brought 12, whilst Vedad Ibragic (195-PF-97) collected 11 points and 11 rebounds. Valge Robert ended up with 22 points in defeat and Madis Soodla (200-F/C-97) collected 15 points and 10 rebounds. Kabin Norman finished the game with 15, while Pajumets Ivalo added 14.
Romania - Portugal 65-48 Romania gets 3-0 record in Group G of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Romania overcame Portugal 65:48 and won the group. Portugal meanwhile finished third with 1-2 record. Romania posted a 17-14 rally in the start of the game and added 14-7 run in the second period. Romania also looked better in the third period and reached 50:29 at the end of the third period. Portugal managed to win the last stanza 19-15, but was too fat to catch up with the opponents. Boloni Tamas top-scored for the winners with 12 points and Emanuel Cate (201-C-97) nailed 10. Gheorghe Tudor and Sebastian Ionescu (185-PG-97) added 8 points each, whilst Andrei Iliescu (186-G-97) shot 7. Pereira Hugo replied with 16 points in the losing effort and Pires Jorge had 10. Oliveira Pedro delivered 7 and Sergio Brito (190-PG-97) notched 6.
Group H
Hungary - Israel 57-82 Israel wins Group H in Division B of the U16 European Championship. Israel team improved to 3-0 record after an 82:57 victory. Hungary ended up with 0-3 record on the bottom of the group. Israel did not waste time and won the first period 24:12. They looked better in the second frame as well and went to the lockers with a 43:28 halftime advantage. Israel managed to win also the third period 24-10 and finished the game with 15-19 run. Artzi Netanel erupted with 32 points and 10 rebounds, while Huber Roi had high 22. Blatt Tamir poured in 7, whilst Abu Mohamed added 6. Kristof Horvath (186-G-97) ended up with 15 points and Balint Mocsan (188-G-97) notched 13. Pongo Marcell added 9, whilst Zrinyi Viktor and Aron Maronka (195-F-97) shot 6 each.
Austria - Holland 62-78 Holland roll over Austria at the end of Group H of the U16 European Championship. The Dutch side posted a 78:62 victory for 2-1 record. The Austria side finished with 1-2 record in the group. Both teams posted 16 points each in the first period and then Holland grabbed a 4-point lead at the halftime due to 14-10 rally in the second period. The third quarter as decisive in the game as Holland needed a 30-18 surge to take the comfortable lead in the game. Both teams managed to score 18 points each to finish the last period. Boris Egelie (193-SF-97) led the way with 16 points and Stolk Coen nailed 14. Krooshof Lars and Dijkstra Menno followed them with 10 points each. Matthias Linortner (193-SF-97) answered with 17 points in the losing effort and Kramer David scored 13. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) poured in 9, whilst Neugebauer Max added 7.
Group I
Ireland - Bulgaria 67-57 O'Mahoney Jack paces Ireland past Bulgaria at the end of Group I of the U16 European Championship in Division B. He nailed 22 points as Ireland won the game 67:57. Ireland won the group with 2-0 record while Bulgaria ended up with 1-1 record at the Classification Round for 17-22 places. Ireland won the first period 15-8 and led 27:21 at the halftime. O'Mahoney Jack opened the third period for 29:21 and he later scored for 37:28. Bulgaria recovered a bit later in the game and managed to reduce to final 10 points. Harris Liam scored 14 points for the winners and Ryan Adam nailed 12. Eoin McCann (193-C-97) produced 8 points in the winning effort. Zdravko Hristov (179-G-97) replied with 14 points in a loss, whilst Nikolov Nikolay had 10. Preslav Nedelchev (182-PG-97) scored 9, while Akimov Tsvetomir shot 5.
Group J
Luxembourg - Slovakia 52-67 Slovakia needs a comfortable win against Luxembourg to win Group J of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Slovakia tied all records in the group after a 67:52 win. Both teams together with Belarus had a 1-1 record, while Slovakia finished first due to the better difference. Luxembourg started the game with 22-17 and added defensive 10-9 rally in the second frame. The second half however was fully dominated by Slovakian side that posted two victories. Slovakia won the third period 16-7 and finished the game with 25-13 surge. Kurek Michal paced all the winners with 20 points and Ihring Mario notched 12. Jakub Pasovsky (174-PG-97) delivered 10, whilst Marek Dolezaj (195-G-98) had 7. Martin Tom ended up with 20 points in defeat and Daniel Colbach (188-F-97) collected 10 points and 10 rebounds. Schomer Tom scored 9 and Meyer Max delivered 7.
Second Stage starts in Sarajevo - Aug 14, 2013
Group E
FYR Macedonia - Slovenia 64-76 Slovenia keep on winning at the U16 European Championship. They improved to 2-0 record in Group E after a 76:64 win over FYR Macedonia in Division B. The latter fell at 0-2 record in the group. Slovenia grabbed a 24-21 lead at the end of the first period and added 21-17 rally in the second frame. Moreover the team also looked better in the second half and allowed the opponents to post 13 points in the third and then the last quarter. Slovenia won the third period 18-13 and celebrated a final 76:64 victory. Blaz Mesicek (194-G-97) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and Durnik Urban netted 13. Baric Nejc and Tabak Tadej followed them with 8 points each. Dimitrijevikj Nenad answered with 22 points in the losing effort and Dvojakovski Oliver collected 9 points and 12 rebounds. Stefan Mileski (198-F-97) poured in 8 and Mitev Mihajlo scored 7.
Finland - United Kingdom 70-60 Finland and United Kingdom open Second Stage in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Nordic side remained undefeated at the tournament with a 70:60 win. United Kingdom surprised the opponents with a 27:19 start. Finland reduced to 30:31 at the halftime as they won the second period 11-4. England took the bigger lead due to 18-16 rally in the third period, while Finland dominated the end of the game. Lauri Markkanen (200-PF-97) tied the score at 53:53 and Guzman closed the run at 61:53. Finland managed to win the last period 24-11 and improved to 2-0 record in Group E. Lauri Markkanen top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Laine Riku as well as Nikkarinen Lassi poured in 12 each. Maxhuni Edon ended up with 10 points in the winning effort. Steel Joshua finished the game with 13 points in a loss, while Yeboah Akwasi had 12. Gastaldi-Davies Aidan nailed 11 and Luke Mitchell (180-G-98) scored 7.
Group F
Denmark - Czech Republic 69-54 Denmark closed Wednesday with the win over Czech Republic at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Denmark needed a 69:54 win as both teams are with 1-1 record in Group F. Czech Republic needed a win to advance to the Semifinals of the tournament and posted a 19:12 lead in the first period. Denmark however dominated the rest of the game. They erupted with a 27-5 surge in the second period and added 17-15 rally in the third quarter. Czech Republic managed to win the last period 15-13 and reduced to final 69:54 result. Thestrup Gustav top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Larsen Jacob nailed 11. Sikander Nielsen (182-G-97) scored 9, while August Haas (180-G-97) had 8. Pursl Simon replied with 14 points in a loss, whilst Theodor Dlugos (188-PG-97) had 12. Sehnal Ondrej delivered 10 and David Martin netted 6.
Bosnia - Georgia 75-63 Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Georgia in Second Stage of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The hosts of the tournament improved to 2-0 record in Group F for after a 75:63 win. Georgia meanwhile fell at 0-2 record. Bosnia and Herzegovina opened the game with a 22-19 rally and led 2 points at the halftime. The hosts pushed the tempo in the second half and managed to win both quarters. They produced 25-20 rally in the third quarter and finished the game with 17-12 run. Dedovic Nedim was unstoppable with 29 points and Aleksic Djorde as well as Hadzic Damir had 12 each. Ahmedic Emir followed them with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Davit Lomidze (194-SG-97) finished the game with 16 points and Gogaladze Levan poured in 13. Tsirikidze Giorgi scored 9, whilst Willy Isiani (201-PF-97) and Aliev Bilal shot 6 apiece.
Group G
Portugal - Switzerland 55-73 Switzerland beat Portugal to tie both records at 1-1 at the Second Stage of the U16 European Championship. The Swiss side erupted with a 73:55 win in Group G of the Classification Round for 9-16 places. Switzerland took massive 24:11 lead at the end of the first period and never looked behind after. They added 16-13 before the halftime and enjoyed a 40:24 advantage. Portugal managed to reduce to 49:43 after 30 minutes as they won the third period 19-9. Switzerland however finished the game with 24-12 and sealed the initial win in the group. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) was unstoppable with 25 points and 15 rebounds, while Burrell Noah netted 16. Cafisi Mattia poured in 12, whilst Beretta Andrea had 8. Carlos Medeiros (160-G-97) answered with 15 points in the losing effort and Hugo Pereira (97) scored 12. Monteiro Ricardo delivered 11 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, whilst Brito Sergio poured in 7.
Estonia - Romania 65-71 Romania overcame Estonia in the start of the Second Stage at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Romania improved to 2-0 record in Group G after a 71:65 win. Estonia meanwhile fell at 0-2 record in a newly created group. Romania posted a 19-9 rally in the first period, but led 4 points at the halftime. Erkmaa nailed three for 50:47 midway through the third period, while Romania had 55:50 lead after three quarters. Romania took 9 points early in the last period, but again Estonia cut it to 65:63 with 2 minutes to go. Engi-Rosenfeld David and Ionescu ensured however the final win for Romania on Wednesday. Engi-Rosenfeld David top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Pirjolescu Titus notched 12. Emanuel Cate (201-C-97) followed them with 10 and Nandor Kuti (194-SG-97, agency: FCM) scored 9. Valge Robert erupted with 28 points in the losing effort and Soodla Madis had 13. Kregor Hermet (195-PF-97) and Kabin Norman delivered 7 points each in a loss.
Group H
Israel - Austria 93-42 Israel demolish Austria in Group H of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Israeli team grabbed 2-0 record after an easy 93:42 win. Austria meanwhile fell at 1-1 record. Israel opened the game with massive 29-12 lead and added 33-7 in the second quarter. David Mosindi (193-F-97) and Salkind Adam closed the half at 62:19 as Israel dominated the court. They added 18-11 in the third period and finished the game with 13-12 rally at the end. Abu Mohamed top-scored for the winners with 26 points and Artzi Netanel notched 15. Huber Roi delivered 13, whilst Salkind Adam and David Mosindi had 8 each. Kramer David answered with 14 points in defeat, while Oscar Schmit (180-PG-97) and Deutsch Niklas shot 7 each.
Holland - Hungary 69-61 Holland pip Hungary in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Dutch side improved to 1-1 record in Group H after a 69:61 win. Hungary meanwhile fell at 0-2 record. It was a slow start as both teams scored 12 points in total in the first period. Holland grabbed 8:4 lead and then failed with 11-21 in the second frame. Stolk nailed three for 32:32 early in the third period, while Dijkstra closed the third period at 41:41. Holland managed to win the last stanza 28-20 and sealed an important victory. Egelie Boris top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Freek Fox (200-F-97) had 14. Tanning Mack shined with 12 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Marcell Pongo (190-PG-97, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group) responded with 17 points in a loss, whilst Kristof Horvath (186-G-97) added 11. Rudner Gabor finished the game with 10 and Viktor Zrinyi (205-C-97) notched 9.
Group I
Norway - Ireland 54-58 Ireland outscore Norway in Sarajevo at the start of the Classification Round for 17-22 places at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Ireland won 58:54 and took 1-0 record in Group I. Norway meanwhile ended up on the last place with 0-2 record. Ireland and Norway exchange the lead several times in the first period. Haugen Gaute gave Norway 10:9 advantage and then Odhran Eastwood (173-PG-97) scored for 20:18 lead midway through the second frame. Norway looked better at the end of the half and grabbed 29:20 halftime advantage. The second half however belonged to Ireland. The latter posted an 18-9 rally in the third period and then finished the game with 20-16 run. Harris Liam stepped up with 20 points and O'Mahoney Jack scored 12. Odhran Eastwood delivered 7, while Hamilton Philip notched 6. Harald Frey (180-PG-97) answered with 15 points in defeat and Rodal Sondre had 14. Frantzvaag Peder chipped in with 6, while Haugen Gaute shot 5.
Group J
Slovakia - Belarus 70-77 Belarus needs overtime to edge Slovakia at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Belarus won 77:70 and improved to 1-1 record in Group J. Slovakia fell at 0-1 record and will face tomorrow Luxembourg at the Classification Round for 17-22 places. Belarus won the first period 19:13, while Slovakia replied with a 11-5 rally in the second frame. The latter posted a 22-16 run in the third quarter and had 6-point advantage after 3 quarters. Belarus however needed a 25-19 run to tie the score at the end of the fourth period and then won overtime 12-5. Barysionak Dzmitry top-scored for the winners with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Maksim Liutych (200-F-97) had 14 points and 11 boards. Panamarenka Mikalai brought 12, whilst Paraliou Tsimafei shot 11. Robert Kosala (186-G-97) and Boocz Juraj notched 14 points each, while Lukas Pigliafreddo (198-PF-97) netted 11 in defeat. Sarna Patrik followed them with 10 points in a loss.
Results and Stats from Day 5 in Sarajevo - Aug 12, 2013
Group A
Bulgaria - Estonia 45-67 Bulgaria and Estonia closed the First Stage in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Estonia won 67:45 and finished with 3-2 record on the fourth place. Bulgaria meanwhile finished the group with 1-4 record on the fifth place. Bulgaria won the first period 10-9, but Estonia replied with a 23-14 rally in the second period. The latter added 10-7 run in the third quarter and had 42:31 after three quarters. Moreover Estonia won the last stanza 25-14 and finished the game with a 22-point victory. Soodla Madis was unstoppable with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Erkmaa Hugo posted 14. Pajumets Ivalo delivered 12 and Robert Valge (187-SF-97) chipped in with 10. Zdravko Hristov (179-G-97) ended up with 16 points in a loss, whilst Nikolov Nikolay had 11. Preslav Nedelchev (182-PG-97) followed them with 5 points in defeat.
Portugal - Norway 83-60 Portugal beat Norway in Sarajevo at their last game in Group A. Portugal improved to 3-2 record after an 83:60 victory at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Norway ended up the group with 0-5 record. Portugal opened the game with 17-8 rally and led 6 points at the halftime. Portugal added 18-17 rally in the third period for 55:48 on the board and exploded in the last quarter. Portugal outscored the opponents 28-12 and sealed another victory. Ricardo Monteiro (200-C-97) paced all the winners with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Brito Sergio notched 17. Pereira Hugo poured in 14 and Diogo Araujo (189-SG-97) delivered 9. Rodal Sondre scored 16 points in defeat and Frey Harald shot 11. Landenget Anders and Frantzvaag Peder put up 8 points each.
FYR Macedonia - Finland 59-77 Finland wins Group A of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Nordic side posted the fifth consecutive win to finish with 5-0 record. Finland needed a 77:59 win over FYR Macedonia as the latter fell at 3-2 record. Finland entered the game as the favorite and won the first period 16:9. They added 27-16 rally in the second frame as Suvanto closed the half at 43:25. FYR Macedonia needed a 23-15 run in the third period to reduce to 10 points, but then Finland closed the game with a 19-11 surge to win the game. Lauri Markkanen (200-PF-97) stepped up with 18 points and Laine Riku collected 10 points and 11 rebounds. Leikas Ville notched 10, while Maxhuni Edon ended up with 9. Dimitrijevikj Nenad finished the game with 15 points in a loss, whilst Dejan Srbinovski (182-G-97) brought 14. Mileski Stefan poured in 9 and Pecalevski David had 8.
Group B
Switzerland - Ireland 65-54 Switzerland posts the initial win in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Swiss side overcame Ireland 65:54 and finished Group B with 1-3 record. Ireland remained winless and ended up with 0-4 record. Switzerland opened the game with a 15-8 lead and added 20-19 rally in the second frame. Ireland replied with a 17-15 run in the third period, but could not come closer to the opponents. The Swiss side finished the game with a 15-10 rally to seal the initial victory. Divin Kiokio (185-F-97) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Noah Burrell (180-PG-97) nailed 16. Polite Anthony collected 9 points and 15 rebounds, whilst Tukama Christian had 7. Harris Liam answered with 17 points in the losing effort and O'Hanlon Stephen brought 13. O'Mahoney Jack notched 7 and Divin Kiokio poured in 5.
Romania - Slovenia 57-83 Slovenia open Day 5 with the win over Romania at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Slovenia won Group B with a 4-0 record after an 83:57 victory. Romania finished the group with 2-2 record. Slovenia won the first period 19-18 and added 17-13 for 5-point lead at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Slovenia erupted with a 32-9 surge to seal the victory. Romania managed to reply with 17-15 in the last stanza for the final result. Durnik Urban top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Keric Elvis nailed 13. Blaz Mesicek (194-G-97) poured in 9, whilst Nejc Baric (180-PG-97) and Martincic Nejc added 8 apiece. Popa Bogdan finished the game with 13 points in a loss and Kuti Nandor brought 12. David Engi-Rosenfeld (187-G-97) netted 8, whilst Nicolescu Nicolae-Bogdan and Radu Virna (190-G-97) chipped in with 6 each.
Group C
Bosnia - Israel 65-57 Bosnia and Herzegovina conquered Group C of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The hosts of the tournament won the group with 4-0 record after a 65:57 victory over Israel on Monday. Israel meanwhile finished the group with 2-2 record on the fourth place. Israel needed a win and started with seven consecutive points. They led 19:16 lead in the first period and later had 3 points at the halftime. Israel was in front also at the end of the third period. Bosnia however dominated the last stanza and had 18-8 run for the final success. Hadzic Damir scored the last points for the winners to give them 65:57 victory. Atif Durak (188-G-97) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Nedim Dedovic (198-SF-97) collected 12 points and 10 rebounds. Djorde Aleksic (184-PG-97) notched 9, whilst Hadzic Damir had 7. Maizlits Gil finished the game with 15 points in a loss and Huber Roi shot 14. Artzi Netanel brought 13, whilst Blatt Tamir added 10.
Denmark - Slovakia 70-50 Denmark grabbed the second place in Group C at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Danish side improved to 2-2 record after a 70:50 win over Slovakia. Holland and Israel also had 2-2 record, but due to the better difference Denmark advanced to the next stage. Both teams scored 16 points each in the first period, while Denmark won the half by two points after an 11:9 run in the second frame. Denmark pushed the tempo for good in the second half and won both periods. They had a 22-9 surge in the third period and finished the game with 21-16 run. Jacob Larsen (204-PF-97) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Sturup Mads nailed 16. Haas August delivered 12 and Tage Dembele (201-F-97) finished the game with 9. Pigliafreddo Lukas poured in 14 points in defeat and Marek Dolezaj (195-G-98) scored 12. Ihring Mario notched 6, whilst Kosala Robert chipped in with 5.
Group D
Czech Republic - Luxembourg 81-44 Hanus leads the Czechs past Luxembourg at the U16 European Championship in Division B. He scored 27 points in an 81:44 win that became the fifth consecutive for Czech Republic. The latter won Group D with 5-0 record and advanced to the next stage. Luxembourg ended up on the fifth place with 1-4 record. Czech Republic was the favorite of the game and proved their ambitions with a 25-10 lead. They added 19-14 run in the second period and had 25-13 surge in the third quarter. Moreover the favorites finished the game with 12-7 rally for the final result. Pursl Simon scored 16 points and added 13 rebounds. Vladimir Dolansky (183-G-97) delivered 11 and Sehnal Ondrej tallied 6. Tom Schomer (182-G-97) scored 12 points each in a loss, whilst Martin Tom had 10. Daniel Colbach (188-F-97) followed them with 6 points in defeat.
Hungary - Belarus 67-73 Belarus posts the initial win in Division B at the U16 European Championship. Belarus finished Group D with 1-4 record after a 73:67 win in Sarajevo. Hungary ended up with 2-3 record on the fourth place. Hungary started with a 17-14 run, but Belarus grabbed the lead at the halftime. The latter needed a 26-18 rally in the second period to take 40:35 halftime advantage. Belarus looked better in the third period as well and reached 59:45 after 30 minutes of the game. Hungary did not give up and Mocsan Balint cut it to 67:69, while Rozogenko and Maksim Liutych (200-F-97) brought Belarus the win from the free throw line. Maksim Liutych stepped up with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Paraliou Tsimafei nailed 12. Kuptsevich Kanstantsin delivered 11, whilst Andrei Stabrouski (164-PG-97) notched 7. Zrinyi Viktor finished the game with 13 points for Hungary and Mocsan Balint poured in 11. Horvath Kristof shot 9, whilst Attila Demeter (195-F-97) and Pongo Marcell netted 8 each.
Austria - Georgia 65-81 Georgia beat Austria to tie both records at 3-2 at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Georgia needed an 81:65 win in their last game in Group D. Austria looked better in the first half and posted two narrow victories in the first two quarters. Austria won the first frame 21-15 and added 19-18 before the halftime. Georgia however dominated the second half and managed to win the game. They erupted with a 25-11 surge in the third quarter and finished the game with a 23-14 run. Gogaladze Levan and Vitali Tskipurishvili (189-G-97) led the way with 19 points each. Isiani Willy collected 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) notched 10. Linortner Matthias produced 18 points in defeat and Kramer David had 17. Poljak Renato brought 8, while Aleksandar Andjelkovic (200-F-97) nailed 6.
Results and Stats from Day 4 in Sarajevo - Aug 11, 2013
Group A
Portugal - Bulgaria 68-58 Portugal edge Bulgaria in Sarajevo at the end of Day 4 of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Portugal needed a 68:58 win for 2-2 record in Group A. Bulgaria meanwhile fell at 1-3 record. Bulgaria grabbed 22:18 lead at the end of the first period and led 4 points at the halftime. The second half however was fully controlled by Portugal that posted two victories. They needed a 20-11 rally in the third period and finished the game with 17-12 run. Ricardo Monteiro (200-C-97) stepped up with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Brito Sergio and Pereira Hugo brought 16 each. Diogo Araujo (189-SG-97) collected 12 points and 12 rebounds in a win. Nikolov Nikolay notched 16 in a loss, while Nedelchev Preslav brought 11. Kraev Tsanko scored 8 and Hristov Georgi added 7.
Estonia - FYR Macedonia 68-65 Estonia hand FYR Macedonia their first loss at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Baltic State improved to 2-2 record after a 68:65 victory. FYR Macedonia meanwhile dropped at 3-1 record on the second place in Group A. Estonia surprised the opponents with a 25:5 surge in the first period, but had difficulties keeping the lead. FYR Macedonia replied with an 18-10 rally in the second quarter and then won the third period 24-17. Estonia was in front of the whole game and led 63:51 with 5 minutes to go. FYR Macedonia created a 14-5 burst in the last 5 minutes but managed to reduce to final 68:65 result. Valge Robert paced all the winners with 29 points and Kabin Norman scored 10. Pajumets Ivalo delivered 9 points and Soodla Madis collected 7 points and 12 rebounds. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) ended up with 27 points in a loss and Srbinovski Dejan notched 14. Dvojakovski Oliver produced 6 points in the losing effort.
Norway - Finland 36-71 Finland take 4-0 record in Group A of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Finnish side overcame Norway 71:36 on Sunday opener. Norway meanwhile fell at 0-4 record. Finland was the favorite of the game and proved it in the start of the game. They won the first period 18:12 and added 20-4 surge in the second period. Finland posted a 17-14 run in the third quarter and finished the game with 16-6 burst at the very end. Maxhuni Edon paced all the winners with 15 points and Lauri Markkanen (200-PF-97) collected 14 points and 12 rebounds. Matias Suvanto (185-SF-97) notched 11, while Leikas Ville added 10. Selboe Mats ended up with 8 points in the losing effort and Volckmar August shot 6. Bangsund Audun brought 5, whilst Anders Landenget (193-F-97) had 4.
Group B
Ireland - Romania 53-67 Romania keep Ireland winless at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Romania improved to 2-1 record after a 67:53 victory. Ireland fell at 0-3 record in Group B. Romania won the first period 20:14 and looked also better in the second frame. They added 16-8 rally in the second period and enjoyed a 36:24 halftime advantage. Ireland however replied with a 19-10 rally in the third period as Ryan Adam reduced to 46:41 after 30 minutes. Romania meanwhile needed a 21-12 surge in the last stanza for the final result. Ionescu Sebastian top-scored for the winners with 12 points, while Emanuel Cate (201-C-97) collected 10 points and 13 rebounds. Bogdan Popa (205-C-97) also scored 10 and Engi-Rosenfeld David added 9. Eastwood Odhran replied with 10 points in defeat and O'Mahoney Jack nailed 9. O'Hanlon Stephen shot 8, whilst Neary Martin and Ryan Adam posted 7 apiece.
Slovenia - United Kingdom 72-70 Slovenia topped United Kingdom in Group B at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Slovenia handed the opponents their first loss, while improved to 3-0 record after a 72:70 win. United Kingdom dropped at 3-1 record. Both teams entered the game undefeated. United Kingdom took 21-18 lead after the first 10 minutes and added 23-19 in the second period. Both sides posted 18 points each in the third frame as Nevill-Kintu closed the quarter at 62:55. It was not however enough to seal the victory as Slovenia needed a 17-8 final push to win the game. Joshua Steel (183-SF-97) paced all the winners with 18 points and Gastaldi-Davies Aidan notched 14. Akwasi Yeboah (193-F-97) brought 13, whilst Kintu Calvin had 12. Durnik Urban poured in 12 points in a loss, whilst Martincic Nejc had 11. Mesicek Blaz and Nejc Baric (180-PG-97) finished the game with 8 points each.
Group C
Slovakia - Bosnia 51-72 Bosnia and Herzegovina continue their winning streak and improved to 3-0 record in Group C of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The host overcame Slovakia 72:51 in Day 4 and remained undefeated. Slovak Republic meanwhile fell at 0-3 record. The hosts started the game with 24:7 and never looked behind in the game. Slovakia won the second period but reduced only to 37:22 at the halftime. Bosnia managed to win the third period 21-16 and added 14-13 rally in the last stanza. Memic Enis top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Aleksic Djorde netted 11. Amar Gegic (185-G-98) brought 10, while Durak Atif put up 9. Robert Kosala (186-G-97) and Sarna Patrik delivered 12 points each in a loss. Michal Kurek (206-C-97) netted 6 and Pasovsky Jakub chipped in with 5.
Israel - Holland 64-55 Israel pip Holland in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Israel improved to 2-1 record due to 64:5 win. The Dutch side meanwhile fell at 2-2 record. Both teams exchanged the narrow victories in the first two quarters for 30:30 result on the board at the halftime. The third period became decisive in the game as Israel posted a 19-8 rally to take 49:38 lead after 30 minutes. Basis Shai made it 64:49 on the board with 2 minutes to go, while Holland finished the game with a 6-0 run for the final result. Huber Roi tallied 19 points to lead the winners, while Blatt Tamir scored 12. Netanel Artzi (196-F-97) nailed 10 and Basis Shai brought 9. Mack Tanning (181-PG-97) and Dijkstra Menno finished the game with 9 points in a loss, whilst Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) netted 8. Kiameso Nene and Coen Stolk (198-F-97) ended up with 6 points in the losing effort.
Group D
Hungary - Czech Republic 56-70 Czech Republic outscore Hungary in Sarajevo in the last game of Day 4 at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Czech Republic improved to 4-0 record after a 70:56 victory. Hungary meanwhile fell at 2-2 record. Hungary scored 12 points in the first and then the second periods and it was not enough to be in front. Czech Republic outscored them in both frames and took 31:24 halftime advantage. Moreover the latter posted two narrow Czech Republic won the third period 16-13 and added 23-19 at the very end. Pursl Simon top-scored for the winners with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Theodor Dlugos (188-PG-97) nailed 15. Sehnal Ondrej delivered 9 and Chaloupka Krystof scored 7. Marcell Pongo (190-PG-97, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group) ended up with 14 points in defeat and Kereszty Domos notched 10.
Luxembourg - Austria 27-56 Austria takes 3-1 record in Group D of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Austria did not have any difficulties beating Luxembourg 56:27 in Sarajevo. The latter dropped at 1-3 record. Luxembourg surprised Austria with 9-5 lead in the first period, but scored only 18 points in the last 30 minutes. Austria won the second frame 17-6 and added 15-6 in the third period. Moreover Austria finished the game with 19-6 for the final result. David Kramer (188-G-97) stepped up with 13 points and Schmit Oscar nailed 9. Ernst Jakob poured in 8, whilst Andjelkovic Aleksandar had 6. Colbach Daniel and Max Sinner (181-G-97) replied with 6 points each. Schomer Tom ended up with 4 points in the losing effort.
Belarus - Georgia 66-74 Georgia keep Belarus winless at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Georgia posted a 74:66 win for 2-2 record in Group D. Belarus meanwhile fell at 0-4 record. Georgia won the first period 25-18, while Belarus replied with 19-14 rally in the second frame. Georgia again posted a 21-19 run in the third quarter as Levan Gogaladze (191-PG-97) nailed three for 60:56. Georgia did not allow the opponents to catch up and added 14-10 rally for the final win. Lomidze Davit top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Willy Isiani (201-PF-97) collected 15 points and 16 rebounds. Tsirikidze Giorgi and Levan Gogaladze followed them with 10 points each. Liutych Maksim answered with 20 points and 10 rebounds in a loss, whilst Barysionak Dzmitry had 15. Kuptsevich Kanstantsin poured in 11 and Taranau Aliaksandr scored 10.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Sarajevo - Aug 10, 2013
Group A
FYR Macedonia - Portugal 79-59 FYR Macedonia clinched the third straight win at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They outgunned Portugal to stay on top of Group A. Dejan Srbinovski knocked down 21 points to lead the winners. Portugal snatched a 22:13 lead after ten minutes of action. But FYR Macedonia turned things around in the second frame. They organized a rally to narrow the deficit at 3-point mark at halftime. FYR Macedonia went on a massive 24:7 run in the third period to gain a 55:41 lead at the final break. The Balkan team unloaded 24 points in the fourth period to seal the victory. Oliver Dvojakovski (204-C-97) posted 18 points, while Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) and Stefan Mileski had 11 points each in the win. Sergio Brito answered with 16 points for Portugal. Hugo Pereira (97) had 15 points in the loss.
Finland - Estonia 55-45 Finland clinched the third straight win at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They held off Estonian counterparts in Sarajevo to remain on top of Group A. Riku Laine posted 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals to pace the winners. Finland grabbed a 14:7 lead after ten minutes of action. Estonia did not allow their opponents to clear off in the second frame. They cut the deficit at 6-point mark at halftime 32:26. But Finland held Estonia to 8 points in the third term to boost the gap at 10-point mark 44:34. Finland and Estonia exchanged baskets throughout the fourth period. Finland did not surrender the lead and clinched victory at the end. Ville Leikas and Matias Suvanto posted 8 points each for the winners. Kregor Hermet answered with 10 points for Estonia. Hugo Erkmaa (188-PG-99) and Robert Valge dropped 8 points each in the defeat.
Bulgaria - Norway 59-38 Bulgaria registered the first win at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They outscored Norway for 1-2 record in Group A. Norway slipped at 0-3 record. Nikolay Nikolov netted 23 points to lead the winners. Bulgaria and Norway exchanged baskets throughout the first quarter. Bulgaria surged ahead in the second frame. They held Norway to 8 points and registered a 27:19 halftime lead. The gap grew deeper in the third term. Bulgaria ensured an 11-point cushion before the fourth frame. They did not slow down in the final stanza and registered a well-deserved win at the end. Preslav Nedelchev netted 11 points, while Tsvetomir Akimov (185-G-97) added 9 points for the winners. Harald Frey responded with 14 points for Norway. Peder Frantzvaag (202-C-98) had 10 points in the loss.
Group B
United Kingdom - Ireland 56-47 England celebrated the third win in a row at the start of the U16 European Championship in Division B. They held off Ireland in Sarajevo to stay on top of Group B. Carl Wheatle (193-F-98) notched 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Ireland dominated in the first half. They recorded a 13:11 lead after the opening stanza. The Irish team stretched the gap in the second frame. They posted a 27:21 halftime lead. England started to come back to life in the third term. They narrowed the deficit at 4-point mark heading into the fourth frame. England then fired on a 21:8 rally and sealed a comfortable win at the end. Steel netted 10 points, while Collin Japhet and Nevill had 8 points each for the winners. Harris answered with 11 points for Ireland. Jack OMahoney had 10 points in the loss.
Romania - Switzerland 88-58 Romania clinched the initial win at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They overcame Switzerland to improve at 1-1 record. Bogdan Popa (205-C-97) nailed 14 points to lead the effort. Switzerland fell at 0-3 record. Romania unloaded 26 points in the opening quarter to take a 4-point lead. They stretched the gap in the second period. Romania accounted for a 48:36 halftime advantage. They stayed in charge throughout the third term. Romania accumulated a 20-point lead heading into the final stanza. They went on a 20:10 run in the fourth period to seal the winning outcome. Titus Pirjolescu (198-F-97) dropped 13 points, while Nandor Kuti (194-SG-97, agency: FCM) netted 11 points in the victory. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) and Christian Tukama had 11 points each in the loss.
Group C
Holland - Slovakia 68-43 Netherlands earned the second win at the U16 European Championship. They prevailed against Slovak Republic for 2-1 record on top of Group C. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) posted 12 points and 7 rebounds to pace the Dutch side. Netherlands got to a confident start. They posted a 20:9 lead after ten minutes. The Dutch team stretched the gap in the second frame. They enjoyed a 40:17 halftime lead. Things got just worse for Slovak Republic in the third term. Netherlands ensured a 56:26 advantage and never looked back en route to the victory. Vos posted 11 points, while Schild added 10 points in the win. Ihring answered with 9 points for Slovak Republic. Michal Kuzmiak (197-F-98) and Kosala had 7 points each in the loss.
Bosnia - Denmark 72-71 Damir Hadzic drained a buzzer-beating three-pointer to propel Bosnia and Herzegovina to the second straight win at the start of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The hosts sneaked past Denmark for 2-0 record in Group C. Nedim Dedovic (198-SF-97) nailed 23 points to lead the hosts. Denmark fell at 1-2 record after the loss. Denmark got to a flying start. They earned a 21:8 lead ten minutes into the game. Bosnia and Herzegovina cut the deficit in the second frame. The hosts got within 3 points at halftime 32:35. Denmark stretched the gap in the third term. They registered a 5-point lead heading into the fourth frame. But Bosnia and Herzegovina got within striking distance and allowed Damir Hadzic to deliver needed strike. Damir Hadzic finished with 16 points, while Djorde Aleksic (184-PG-97) and Enis Memic had 6 points each for the winners. Jacob Larsen answered with 21 points and 10 boards for Denmark. August Haas had 15 points in the loss.
Group D
Georgia - Luxembourg 83-39 Georgia opened win count at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They fired past Luxembourg for 1-2 record in Group D. Giorgi Gogoberishvili produced 16 points to lead the winners. Georgia accounted for a 21:7 lead after ten minutes. They exploded with 29 points in the second frame to pile up a 50:23 halftime lead. Georgia kept the pressure on their opponents in the third term. They secured a massive 71:33 advantage at the final intermission. Georgia held Luxembourg to 6 points in the fourth frame and sealed a comfortable win. Vitali Tskipurishvili posted 15 points, while Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) had 13 points for Georgia. Daniel Colbach (188-F-97) answered with 15 points for Luxembourg. Max Meyer had 7 points in the loss.
Austria - Hungary 76-71 Austria defeated Hungary at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The victory propelled Austria at 2-1 record in highly-competitive Group C. They caught up with Hungary in the ladder. David Kramer stepped up with 27 points and 7 rebounds for Austria. Austria posted a 16:11 lead after ten minutes. Hungary cut the deficit at 4-point mark at halftime 22:26. The tempo increased in the second half. The teams teamed up for 54 points in the third term as Austria secured a 4-point lead before the fourth frame. But Hungary managed to deny the deficit. Horvath put them in front 64:62 with just over a minute remaining. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) sank two free throws to crown regulation and forced overtime. Neugebauer scored 6 points in the extra period as Austria managed to prevail at the end. Jakob Ernst nailed 17 points for Austria. Neugebauer, Schmit and Linortner had 6 points each in the win. Domos Kereszty (195-F-97) responded with 16 points for Hungary. Marcell Pongo had 13 points in the loss.
Czech Republic - Belarus 87-59 Czech Republic claimed the third consecutive win at the start of the U16 European Championship. They outscored Belarus to remain undefeated on top of Group D. Simon Pursl netted 16 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic unleashed 28 points in the opening frame and registered a 9-point lead after ten minutes. Belarus narrowed the gap in the second frame. They got within 5 points at halftime 43:38. But Czech Republic ignited a stunning 28:5 run to silence their opponents. Belarus never recovered as Czech Republic cruised to the victory. Vojtech Kudrna (197-F-97) and Martin David posted 10 points each for the winners. Dzmitry Barysionak (198-F-97) answered with 17 points for Belarus. Aliaksandr Taranau had 14 points in the loss.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Sarajevo - Aug 9, 2013
Group A
Portugal - Finland 62-74 Finland closed Group A Day 2 campaign with the win over Portugal at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Finnish team improved to 2-0 record after a 74:62 win. Portugal meanwhile suffered their first loss and dropped at 1-1 record. Both teams won their openers and looked forward achieving their second win. Portugal started the game with an 18-17 lead, but Finland replied with a 20-15 run in the second period. Moreover Finland scored another 20 points in the third period and reached 57:47 lead after three quarters. They also won the last stanza 17-15 and continued their winning streak. Laine Riku top-scored for the winners with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Leikas Ville netted 13. Lauri Markkanen (200-PF-97) delivered 11 and Kivimaki Aatu nailed 9. Hugo Pereira (97) answered with 21 points in defeat and Sergio Brito (190-PG-97) scored 15. Salamanca Carlos ended up with 8 points in the losing effort.
Bulgaria - FYR Macedonia 49-67 FYR Macedonia edge Bulgaria in Day 2 of the U16 European Championship in Division B. They improved to 2-0 record after a 67:49 win, while Bulgaria suffered their second straight loss. FYR Macedonia looked well in the first half and managed to win both quarters. They started the game with an 18-16 rally and added 12-9 run in the second period. Bulgaria tied the game at the end of the third period when Hristov Zdravko and Pecalevski David exchanged the baskets for 40:40. FYR Macedonia however erupted with a 27-9 surge in the last stanza to seal the victory. Srbinovski Dejan stepped up with 13 points for the winners and Mileski Stefan collected 12 points and 12 rebounds. Pecalevski David poured in 11, whilst Dimitrijevikj Nenad had 8. Preslav Nedelchev (182-PG-97) answered with 11 points in defeat and Georgi Hristov (184-G/F-96) as well as Hristov Zdravko netted 9 each. Kristiyan Krastev (192-F-97) followed them with 8 points in a loss.
Norway - Estonia 47-61 Estonia edge Norway on Friday opener at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Baltic State posted a 61:47 win for 1-1 record in Group A. Norway meanwhile fell at 0-2 record. Estonia won the first period 19-12, but could not keep the lead in the first half. Norway replied with an 18-8 surge and grabbed a 30:27 halftime advantage. The second half however fully belonged to the Estonian side that managed to win both quarters. They won the third frame 11-7 and finished the game with 23-10. Valge Robert paced all the winners with 20 points and Erkmaa Hugo nailed 13. Ivalo Pajumets (191-G-97) and Hermet Kregor scored 8 points each in the winning effort. Sondre Rodal (184-G-97) finished the game with 14 points in defeat and Frey Harald put up 13. Anders Landenget (193-F-97) delivered 5, Haugen Gaute 4
Group B
Switzerland - United Kingdom 46-59 England overcame Switzerland in Sarajevo in Day 2 of the U16 European Championship. England improved to 2-0 record after a 59:46 win. It was Switzerland to start better and who took 17:15 lead at the end of the first period. England replied with three narrow victories in the rest of the game and clinched a 13-point win. England won the second period 16-7 and added 10-6 rally in the third period. Moreover they finished the game with 18-16 for the final result. Luke Mitchell (180-G-98) led the way with 11 points for the second straight win. Kintu Calvin poured in 9, whilst Wheatle Carl had 7. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) collected 13 points and 10 rebounds in defeat and Tukama Christian notched 11. Leo Fragniere (195-SF-97) produced 6, whilst Burrell Noah added 5.
Ireland - Slovenia 70-75 Slovenia rout Ireland in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Slovenia improved to 2-0 record after a 75:70 win in Group B. Ireland just started the campaign and has now 0-1 record. Slovenia opened the game with 22:15 and added massive 21-11 surge in the second frame. Ireland however was not ready to give up and replied with a 25-10 burst in the third period when Liam Harris (177-G-97) reduced to 51:53 margin. O'Hanlon Stephen cut it to 58:59 early in the last stanza, but Slovenia pushed the tempo at the end of the gamer and sealed a 75:70 win. Mesicek Blaz stepped up with 22 points and Keric Elvis shot 10. Urban Durnik (201-PF-97) and Tabak Tadej delivered 8 points each. O'Hanlon Stephen replied with 19 point, while Liam Harris, O'Mahoney Jack and Ryan Adam brought 15 points each.
Group C
Denmark - Holland 69-73 Holland outscore Denmark in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Dutch side grabbed a 73:69 win in Group C campaign. Holland grabbed 18:14 lead at the end of the first period and led 2 points at the halftime. They produced a 20-13 rally in the third period, however Denmark did all their best to recover. Rajovic Filip tied it all at 56:56 early in the fourth period, while Dembele gave Denmark 65:61 advantage. Holland meanwhile needed a 12-4 run in the last minutes to win the game. Dijkstra Menno and Egelie Boris top-scored for the winners with 14 points each, while Fox Freek had 12. Mack Tanning (181-PG-97) produced 9 points in the winning case. Larsen Jacob answered with 24 points and 10 rebounds in defeat and Rajovic Filip netted 9. August Haas (180-G-97) and Christiansen Kasper poured in 8 points each in a loss.
Slovakia - Israel 66-103 Israel tastes the initial success at the U16 European Championship in Division B. They overcame Slovakia 103:66 for 1-1 record in Group C. Slovakia just started the campaign and dropped at 0-1 record. Israel took the massive lead in the first period when they erupted with a 28:13 start. They managed to win the second frame 31-19 and led 59:32 at the halftime. The third period also belonged to the Israeli team that needed a 22-11 surge for more comfortable win. Israel reached 3-digit numbers at the end of the game and won the clash by 37 points. Mosindi David top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Kamari Amit netted 14. Mohamed Abu (195-F-97) delivered 12, whilst Blatt Tamir had 11 and Huber Roi notched 10. Michal Kuzmiak (197-F-98) answered with 14 points in the losing effort. Pigliafreddo Lukas produced 12 and Sarna Patrik shot 8.
Group D
Belarus - Luxembourg 61-67 Martin Tom leads Luxembourg over Belarus at the U16 European Championship in Division B. He scored 31 points in a 67:61 win on Friday night. Four quarters were not enough in the game to find out the winner. At first Luxembourg started the game with a 24:15 lead and then Belarus posted a 12-7 rally in the second frame. The latter won the third period 21-13 as Moroz gave his side 48:44 advantage. Mikalai Panamarenka (194-F-97) brought 54:46 with 3 minutes to go in the regulation time, but Martin Tom and Lombardelli tied the score at 55:55. In overtime Luxembourg looked better and grabbed a 67:61 win. Meyer Max poured in 14 points, while Daniel Colbach (188-F-97) collected 10 points and 15 rebounds. Barysionak Dzmitry produced 17 points in the losing effort and Mikalai Panamarenka notched 9. Taranau Aliaksandr collected 8 points and 13 rebounds in a loss.
Hungary - Georgia 63-59 Hungary pip Georgia in Sarajevo at the second day of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Hungarian side needed a 63:59 win to take 2-0 record in Group D. Georgia meanwhile fell at 0-2 record. Georgia surprised the opponents with a 21-19 start and then added 19-12 rally in the second frame. Gogoberishvili Giorgi made it 44:33 early in the third period, but Georgia failed to win. Hungary needed a 15-12 in the third period and then finished the game with a 17-7 burst to seal the victory. Pongo Marcell top-scored for the winners with 13 points and Zrinyi Viktor netted 11. Horvath Kristof delivered 10 points, while Domos Kereszty (195-F-97) shot 8. Lomidze Davit finished the game with 21 points in defeat and Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) scored 10. Levan Gogaladze (191-PG-97) ended up with 9 points in a loss, whilst Gogoberishvili Giorgi had 6.
Czech Republic - Austria 86-49 Czech Republic achieve second win in Division B of the U16 European Championship. Czech Republic outscored Austria 86:49 in Day 2 for 2-0 record. Austria meanwhile fell at 1-1 record in Group C. Both teams scored 16 points each in the first period and then Czech Republic grabbed 10-point lead at the halftime due to 22-12 surge in the second frame. The favorites added 20-4 burst in the third period and also managed to win the last stanza. Due to 28-17 in it, Czech Republic celebrated an 86:49 win. Hanus Michal top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Theodor Dlugos (188-PG-97) notched 13. Pursl Simon and Belohradsky Tomas had 9 each, whilst Kudrna Vojtech shot 8. Kramer David produced 14 points in the losing effort and Poljak Renato netted 8. Matthias Linortner (193-SF-97) ended up with 6 points in a loss, whilst Schmit Oscar had 5.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Sarajevo - Aug 8, 2013
Group A
Finland - Bulgaria 81-58 Finland beat Bulgaria in Sarajevo at the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Nordic side posted an 81:58 victory in Group A last game of the day. Finland opened the game with a 25:16 lead and had 6-point deficit at the halftime. The third period was decisive in the game when Finland needed a 21-8 rally to seal the victory. They also won the last period 19-15 for the final 81:58 victory. Maxhuni Edon and Riku Laine (194-G-97) were the last to score in the game for the winners to bring the initial win. Suvanto Matias stepped up with 15 points and Markkanen Lauri notched 14. Leikas Ville, Riku Laine and Maxhuni Edon delivered 10 points each in a win. Kristiyan Krastev (192-F-97) poured in 15 points in defeat and Tsanko Kraev (195-F-97) scored 10. Chavdarov Martin 9, Hristov Zdravko 9
Estonia - Portugal 69-81 Portugal edge Estonia in their opener of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Portugal achieved an 81:69 win in Group A campaign. Portugal won the first period 26:16 and dominated in the whole first half. They added 21-14 rally in the second period and enjoyed a 47:30 advantage. Estonia bounced back with a 22-15 rally but could not win the game. Portugal grabbed the comfortable win due to 19-17 end. Brito Sergio paced all the winners with 29 points and Carlos Salamanca (187-G-97) nailed 13. Pereira Hugo delivered 11, whilst Pires scored 10. Robert Valge (187-SF-97) ended up with 20 points in the losing effort and Kabin Norman notched 16. Kuber Ken and Post Siim posted 9 points each in a loss.
FYR Macedonia - Norway 82-55 F.Y.R. of Macedonia and Norway open Sarajevo campaign at the U16 European Championship. F.Y.R. of Macedonia posted an 82:55 win in the opener of the Division B. F.Y.R. of Macedonia started the game with 18:11 lead and added 17-15 rally in the second period. Moreover they posted two victories in the second half to ensure the total success. F.Y.R. of Macedonia won the third quarter 25-19 and finished the game with a 22-10 surge. Blazho Mitkov (198-F-97) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Dimitrijevikj Nenad notched 16. Srbinovski Dejan delivered 12, while Pecalevski David and Maslinko Andrej had 8 each. Rodal Sondre answered with 17 points in defeat and Frey Harald had 12. Frantzvaag Peder put up 10 and Audun Bangsund (189-G-98) scored 5. Tomorrow FYR Macedonia will take on Bulgaria, while Norway will face Estonia.
Group B
United Kingdom - Romania 85-76 United Kingdom outscore Romania in Group B of the U16 European Championship in Division B. The Great Britain team started with an 85:76 victory in the opener. It was a tough first period for both teams when Great Britain started with a 22:21 lead. Romania replied with a 19-15 rally and grabbed 3-point halftime advantage. Moreover Romania produced a 16-11 rally in the third period and had a 56:48 lead after three quarters. United Kingdom however replied with a 37-20 surge in the last period and sealed the first win. Akwasi Yeboah (193-F-97) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Gastaldi-Davies Aidan shot 16. Steel Joshua scored 15, while Luke Mitchell (180-G-98) added 12. Cate Emanuel replied with 22 points and 11 rebounds in defeat and Tudor Gheorghe (184-PG-97) notched 16. Boloni Tamas scored 14, whilst Popa Bogdan added 8.
Slovenia - Switzerland 85-52 Slovenia rout Switzerland in Day 1 of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Slovenia started the campaign with an 85:52 victory in Group B. Switzerland opened the game with a 17:13 lead, but could not win any other period. Slovenia needed a 22-18 rally to tie the score at the halftime and then posted two victories in the second half. Slovenia won the third quarter 24-9 and finished the game with a 26-8 surge. Keric Elvis stepped up with 17 points for the winners and Tadej Tabak (188-G-97) as well as Martincic Nejc had 15 each. Mesicek Blaz followed them with 12 points in the winning effort. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) poured in 24 points in the losing effort and Tukama Christian scored 8. Tukama Christian and Noah Burrell (180-PG-97) delivered 6 points each in a loss. Tomorrow Slovenia will take on Ireland, while Switzerland will face England.
Group C
Holland - Bosnia 51-53 The hosts closed Day 1 with the narrow in over the Dutch side at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Bosnia and Herzegovina grabbed a 53:51 win in the last game of the first day. Bosnia and Herzegovina started the game with a narrow 8:7 lead and then Holland toed the game at the halftime. Again the hosts posted a 21-17 run in the third quarter and grabbed a 4-point lead after 30 minutes of the game. Holland managed to catch up with the opponents and tied the score at 51:51 when Menno Dijkstra (210-C-97) gave his team another chance. Nedim Dedovic (198-SF-97) however closed the game with a successful shot for Bosnia to win the opener. Amin Sijercic top-cored for the winners with 12 points and Fahrudin Manjgafic netted 10. Atif Durak and Nedim Dedovic followed them with 8 points each. Lars Krooshof (183-PG-97) ended up with 14 points in the losing effort and Menno Dijkstra scored 10. Nene Kiameso netted 7 and Boris Egelie as well as Wouter Vos shot 6 points each.
Israel - Denmark 64-80 Denmark outscore Israel in Sarajevo at their first game at the U16 European Championship. The Danish side opened Group C campaign with an 80:64 victory. Israel won the first period 17:16 but it was very difficult for the team to stay tough in the rest of the game. Denmark replied with a 28-18 surge in the second frame and led 44:35 at the halftime. Moreover Denmark managed to win both quarters in the second half. They posted a 19-17 rally in the third period and won the last stanza 17-12. Larsen Jacob paced all the winners with 29 points and 18 rebounds, while August Haas (180-G-97) netted 11. Sikander Nielsen (182-G-97) scored 10, whilst Christiansen Kasper added 9. Huber Roi replied with 15 points in defeat and Tamir Blatt (178-PG-97) collected 14 points and 10 rebounds. Artzi Netanel notched 13, whilst Mosindi David added 8.
Group D
Luxembourg - Hungary 54-91 Hungary edge Luxembourg 91:54 at the U16 European Championship in Division B. Hungary posted a 91:54 win in the last game of Group D campaign. Hungary took 25:11 lead in the first period and never looked behind after. They added 29-20 rally in the second frame and had 54:31 at the halftime. Hungary added massive 22-8 rally in the third period and increased to 37 points deficit. Both teams scored 15 points in the last stanza for the final result in the game. Kristof Horvath (186-G-97) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Mocsan Balint as well as Pongo Marcell had 15 each. Domos Kereszty (195-F-97) followed them with 13 points. Colbach Daniel answered with 18 points in the losing effort and Schomer Tom had 8. Meyer Max and Martin Tom scored 7 points each in a loss.
Georgia - Czech Republic 51-52 Simon Pursl (200-C-97) brings Czech Republic the win over Georgia at the U16 European Championship in Division B. He nailed a jump shot with the buzzer for a 52:51 win in the opener. Czech Republic won the first period 15:12 and added defensive 8-7 in the second frame. Moreover Czech Republic posted a 19-13 rally in the third quarter and led 42:32 at the end of the third period. Georgia however was too far to give up and Levan Gogaladze (191-PG-97) tied the game at 43:43 early in the last period. He gave his team a 51:50 lead with less than a minute to go, but Simon Pursl brings Czech Republic the win with his successful last shot. Simon Pursl top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Sehnal Ondrej nailed 9. Kudrna Vojtech scored 6, while Dlugos Theodor poured in 5. Levan Gogaladze replied with 24 points in the losing effort and Isiani Willy collected 10 points and 16 rebounds. Tskipurishvili Vitali scored 8, whilst Tsirikidze Giorgi added 5.
Austria - Belarus 66-51 Austria beat Belarus in the opener of the U16 European Championship in Division B. Austria grabbed a 66:51 in the first game of the tournament in Sarajevo. Belarus opened the game with 12-9 lead, but managed to hold only 1-point advantage at the halftime. Austria posted a 13-12 rally in the third period to tie the score and then erupted with a 28-13 surge in the last stanza. Matthias Linortner (193-SF-97) scored the last 4 points in the game for the final result. Neugebauer Max stepped up with 11 points for the winners and Matthias Linortner as well as Kramer David had 10 each. Niklas Deutsch (179-G-98) followed them with 9 points. Maksim Liutych (200-F-97) answered with 17 points in defeat and Kuptsevich Kanstantsin had 11. Barysionak Dzmitry poured in 9 and Paraliou Tsimafei scored 6.
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