On the podium after 30 years Italy defeated France in the small final

Historical success for Italy. Andrea Kapobianko’s team against prognosis was imposed by France with 69-54 In the small women’s Eurobasket final in the SEF. So he conquered her first medal after 30 years And overall the fourth in the history of the event. On the contrary, the Frenchmen stayed Out of the podium for the first time for the first time after 2007 With eight consecutive medals from 2009 until 2023.

OR Sessilia With 20 points it was the top for Italy, and the very important contribution was also contributed by the Verona Costu With 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. For the unrecognizable France, which paid in the event its four major absences (due to WNBA and injuries), the rescued Minga Toure with 13 points.

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Italy came in louder in the small final and starring Pasza and Zadalasini led by five, 18-13. Lacan helped France overtake 22-21, but only temporarily, as Andrea Kapobianko’s team immediately regained the lead and even reached six, 25-31. Although Jean-Emm Tupan approached Pontus, 30-31, the unstoppable Zadalasini with 15 points in the half sent her team to the locker room with +6, 36-42.

With three Verona baskets, Italy quickly brought the difference to twelve, 38-50, to the second part. Improving its defense and finding solutions from Toure, France cut the distance in half, 45-51 and the beginning of the last period at three, 50-53. But the “Adjure” had the answers again and four minutes before the end was removed at +11, 52-63.

The small final was attended 3.123 viewersaccording to FIBA ​​update.

10 minutes: 22-23, 36-42, 45-53, 54-69

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