Victory for Greece in the EuroBasket qualifiers

·

The Greek Men’s National Team completed the EuroBasket’s qualifiers from the first place of the 6th group with a 5-1 record and a “printed” ticket for the final phase of the EuroBasket 2025, which will be hosted in Cyprus, Latvia, Poland and Finland, from August 27 to September 14.

Greece prevailed 63-53 over the Netherlands at the packed Dimitris Tofalos Arena for the 6th and final matchday, with the guests having been eliminated from the final phase with a 1-5 record.

After the introductory first quarter, which found the two teams tied 18-18, Greece activated its defence, went on an 8-0 run for 26-18 at 15 minutes, while with a partial score of 16-5 in the second period, it headed to the locker room, having built a double-digit lead (34-23 at 20 minutes).

The difference “climbed” to 14 points in the 24th minute (42-28), while a temporary relaxation brought the Netherlands to -9 (48-39) in the 30th minute. However, Greece reacted immediately, secured a double-digit difference in the 34th minute (55-43) and did not feel the breath of the guests until the finale.

The National Team’s leaders were Giannoulis Larentzakis and Vassilis Toliopoulos with 14 and 11 points, respectively, while in his debut, Alexandros Nikolaidis scored 7 points and 2 rebounds and Homer Netzipoglou scored his first points with the Men’s Team (2 points).

From the Netherlands, Janik Kraag and Jacobus Stolk fought with 14 and 13 points, respectively.

Now the Greek Men’s National Team is counting down to the draw on March 27 in Riga, Latvia, in order to find out their opponents in the group stage, in Limassol, where they will be leading.

Source: Zougla.gr

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Where uncertainty met hope: ‘Finding Home’ exhibition honours Greek spirit at Bonegilla

Block 19 of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre was the “first step” in Theofanis Emmanouilidis’ life in Australia.

Marcus Stoinis dropped from Australia’s T20 squad ahead of West Indies tour

Veteran all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been dropped from Australia’s T20 squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies in July.

Jon Adgemis pays staff owed wages as $6.7 million deadline looms

Sydney pub baron Jon Adgemis has completed a $600,000 payment to former staff of his collapsed Public Lifestyle Management group.

11th International Summer University for Greek diaspora media ends successfully in Boston

The proceedings of the 11th International Summer University titled “Greek Language, Culture, and Media” concluded in Boston. 

Life sentence reinstated for officer who killed Alexandros Grigoropoulos in 2008

A court has reinstated a life sentence for former police officer Epaminondas Korkoneas, nearly 17 yrs after he shot Alexandros Grigoropoulos.

You May Also Like

Tsiodras called on Greeks to remain vigilant as coronavirus cases shoot up to 1,259

As new confirmed coronavirus infections smashed the 1,000 mark for the first time since the pandemic began in Greece, infectious diseases expert Sotiris Tsiodras...

Historic tree uprooted in the Peloponnese

The Municipality of Trifylia has removed the historic “Tambakis Mulberry,” a 300-year-old tree linked to Greece’s War of Independence.

Melbourne’s Greek Centre to turn red in honour of 50 years since Cyprus invasion

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the Greek Centre will be illuminated in red.