Was anxious but took the win against Sweden and waiting for Germany-Finland to see if the second one will finish second in the 2nd group Lithuania!
Although he faced many difficulties against a very militant opponent, Rimas Curtinitis’ team, who is worried about Normandy’s situation, finally managed to get the victory with 74-71waiting to learn the outcome of the evening match to find out if he will qualify for the ’16’ as a second (he wants Germany’s victory).
On the other hand, Sweden, who has shown a good racing face, claiming the victory, will finish fourth and qualify for the ’16’ phase, taking advantage of the defeat of Montenegro by Great Britain.
The match began with Sweden getting louder and leading 10-2, keeping it +8 (13-21) up to the last seconds of the first period.
Indeed, at the beginning of the second quarter, the Swedes even ahead with +13 (14-27), with Lithuania not finding a way of reaction, going to the locker room at -6 (33 -39).
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Eventually, Lithuania found a reaction at the beginning of the third period, when it made a 16-4 in favor of a 49-43 lead, taking its first lead in the game, and from that point on, the game continued being a derby, with the lead.
Entering the last minute, Lithuania led 71-69 Thanks to Velitska’s consecutive points, Hacansson failed for the equalizer, Velitska’s apt shots made it 73-69, but Sarkounas lost a shot after a leany. Lithuania to win.
Pelle. Larssson.
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Top for the winners was the Valansiuan (18p, 9 rebounds), having for supporters Velicca (14p, 7 rib) and Tubelis (12p, 12 rebounds), while for Sweden the Larson (18p).
The quarters: 14-21, 33-39, 54-53, 74-71
The statistics of the match
Source: Sport Fm
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