The company of Marcanen writing history: The profile of Finland, National’s opponent in the small final

H Greece made a poor appearance and was easily defeated by the Turkey In the semifinals of Eurobasketwhich means he will claim the return to the medals after 16 years to the small final against Finland On Sunday (14/09, 17:00). A team that may not be scared as a name, but it is definitely a very calculated opponent.

OR Finland She has made the best course of her story in Eurobasketreaching for the first time in its history to the semifinals. In her way she excluded the big favorite of the event, the SerbiaGeorgia in the quarter -finals, showing confidence and militancy. It is a team that plays without stress and carrying psychology of historical success, which makes it particularly dangerous.

Team leader is the Lauri Marcannwhich is the first offensive weapon and can take critical pieces of the game on it. Next to him, the Yadenen, Valtonen, Salin, Murinen and Maxouni They offer significant solutions, especially with their ability in the regional shot. OR Finland It is based on aggressive pluralism, transitional games and a good rate of 6.75m, and when it finds a rhythm, it can impose a high tempo with surprise and rapid partnerships.

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Its strengths include energy, defense militancy, courage in the shot and teamwork in the ball. However, it also shows weaknesses: the roster does not have large depthkey players get tired of high -intensity matches while defensively accepts pressure In the painted and in rebounds. Also when her peripherals are “locked” or the Marcan It is limited, finding it difficult to find alternative ways of scoring.

In short, the Finland He is a dangerous opponent with excellent psychology and lack of pressure, as he is already extremely successful. If treated with discipline and tension, it can be restricted and given to the Greece the first reason for returning to medals.

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Barometer: Lauri Marcanen. Her absolute leader Finlandwith a rich term in the NBA’s magical world, he showed … his teeth throughout the event, being the undisputed star of the team! More than a reliable shooter and equally capable of finishing the phases near the basket, but also from average distance, data is the Barometer of the Finnish. So far it scores 23.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game.

Key player: Michael Yadounen. The 25 -year -old Small Forward comes from an excellent season with Paris, thanks to which he got the transfer to European champion Fenerbahce. Is his … wingman of Marcan And he is worthy of his supporter. In the event there is average 12 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists with 44% on three -pointers.

Take care of him: Mika Mourinen. “Slim Jesus” is her big surprise Finland In Eurobasket, as at the age of 18 he has already left his imprint. The young forward, 2.10 m high, has gained impressions with his athleticity, impressive nails and energy he brings from the bench. Without still having a leading role, he manages to give valuable solutions to scoring and reboundshowing that Finland has a “Next Big Thing” already tested at the highest level. So far it has 7 points and 2 rebounds on average with 43% on three -pointers.

The Finland roster

Jacob Grandison (2/4/1998) G/F (1.98m) PAOK

Andre Gustavson (7/5/1999) g (1.97m)

Michael Yadounen (20/4/2000) F (2.04m) Fenerbahce

Miro Little (30/5/2004) g (1.93m) Marsky

Alexander Manchen (26/1/1995) C (2.08m) Lida

Lauri Marcanen (21/3/1998) g (1.88m) Dunkerki

Mika Mourinen (4/3/2007) C (2.11m) Arizona

Olivier ENKAMAS (2/5/2000) f/c (2.03m) Varese

Sassu Salin (11/7/1991) g (1.90m)

Elias Waltone (11/6/1999) G/F (2.01m) Granada

Intense Maki (21/3/1998) g (1.88m)

Ilari Sepal (27/3/1993) g (1.88m)

Coach: Lassi Tuovi