2023-07-27 22:21:30
Israel’s Youth Basketball Team Suffers Defeat in European Championship Quarter-Finals
In a disappointing turn of events, Israel’s youth basketball team was defeated 83-65 by Serbia in the quarter-finals of the European Under-18 Basketball Championship. Despite their impressive performance in the round of 16 against Croatia, Sharon Abrahami’s team was unable to overcome the formidable Serbian team, which is considered the strongest in the tournament.
The game saw Israel fall into a double-digit deficit early in the first quarter. However, they managed to recover and reduce the gap to 20-15 after ten minutes. The Serbians maintained a stable advantage throughout the match, extending their lead further before half-time with a score of 43-29.
Shahar Doron, one of Israel’s standout players in the tournament, made an effort to close the gap with a three-pointer, bringing the score to 53-46. However, Serbia quickly regained their double-digit lead and maintained it until the final whistle. In the end, Doron led the Israeli team with an impressive 20 points, with Omer Meir and Alon Michaeli contributing 10 points each. On the Serbian side, Bugliov Markovich performed exceptionally well, achieving a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
With this loss, Israel’s youth team will now drop to the ranking games for places 5-8. They have two more games remaining, with a match against Greece scheduled for Saturday, followed by a matchup against either Slovenia or Turkey.
The defeat marks the end of Israel’s journey in the championship, a disappointment for their fans who had high hopes for the team. Despite this setback, Abrahami’s team showed determination and resilience throughout the tournament and can be proud of their achievements.
The official website of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) reported the game’s outcome, providing detailed statistics for both teams. Israel’s scorers in the game included Shahar Doron with 20 points, Omer Meir and Alon Michaeli with 10 points each, Efri Neve with 7 points, and Ili Dolinsky and Uri Ziv Cohen with 6 points each. Aviv Kokotek and Yoav Vitalem contributed 3 points each. Maxim Filonenko, Roy Avneri, Roy Bacher, and Rani Belga did not score in the match.
Despite the disappointment of this loss, Israel’s youth basketball team has showcased their potential and talent on the European stage. With continued dedication and hard work, they can look forward to future success in the sport.
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