To pair the victories over Turkey by jumping not only to qualify for the second phase of World Cup qualifiersbut also for the qualification to the finals of the 2023 event, wants tonight National team (19:00, Novasports Prime, sport-fm.gr).
Three days after victory-thriller 72-71 in the indoor of Ano Liossia, the Greek team will have a more difficult mission in the “Sinan Erdem” of Istanbul, which is expected to be full of about 15,000 spectators.
THE Sotiris Manolopoulos in relation to the previous match he will not have at his disposal George Printezis, who was excluded so as not to strain further. On the contrary, the 13-member delegation included Nikos Gikas and Dimitris Kaklamanakis. Apart from Giorgos Papagiannis, no other Panathinaikos player joined the National Team, due to tomorrow’s postponed match with Zalgiris, while Barcelona did not give permission for the presence of Nick Kalathis, despite the latter’s wish.
The federal technician and his associates were at their disposal essentially a day for training, which, however, will definitely help for the better integration of the three (now, after Printezis and Lountzis left) Olympiacos players. The mission includes: Nikos Rogavopoulos, Giannoulis Larentzakis, Dimitris Agravanis, Costas Sloukas, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, George Papagiannis, Costas Papanikolaou, Vassilis Mouratos, Dimitris Moraitis, Giannis Kouzomankos Gizomilikos Gizolikos
On the other hand, Turkey will not have new faces either, since Sertac Sanli was not given permission by Barcelona either. The hosts are “burning” for the victory, as with 1-2 they are now at a disadvantage in the group.
It is recalled that from the group, which also includes Great Britain and Belarus (their matches were postponed due to the deteriorating situation with the Russian invasion of Ukraine), the first three teams advance, transferring all their points to the second phase of the groups. A new group is formed there with the first three of the first group, which will be Serbia, Latvia and Belgium. The first three teams of this new group advance to the finals.
In the third and last “window” of the first phase, Greece welcomes Great Britain on June 30 and faces Belarus except on July 3. The first two matches of the second qualifying phase will take place on the eve of the start of Eurobasket, at the end of August, with the National team essentially lining up with the team that will be relegated to the big tournament in September.
Hotel life, training and a different visit that brought smiles to the Greek delegation in Istanbul #FIBAWC #TURGRE #WinForHellas #HellasBasketball ?????? pic.twitter.com/yzGDbsa3r7
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