“Germany turned out to be stronger”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
In the starting meeting, Ukrainian basketball players gave way to Germany with a result of 62:64.
The big problem of Ukrainians was the loss and the unsuccessful game with the selection of the ball on the shields. At the same time, all the quarters of Ukraine was on equal footing, but for equal results, literally in the last seconds, the opponent realized two penalties, but the Ukrainians greased their penalties.
Yegor Sushkin, who scored 19 points, was the best at the parquet in the national team.
Tomorrow Ukraine will play against Belgium, and on Monday against Italy. Today, Italy won 68:64 in Belgium. The group stage format is such that all quartet teams are published in the playoffs where matches for departure will already begin.
Eurobasket U-20. Division A. Group stage
Germany – Ukraine 64:62 (18:15, 11:14, 15:14, 20:19)