Portugal beats Israel and wins in the U-20 European Championship
MLess than 24 hours after losing in the European Under-20 Basketball Championship, after a defeat against Italy (71-67), Portugal scored its first triumph this Sunday, beating Israel 90-86, using the extension.
As it didn’t start at all well for the teams from the corners that closed the first set with some things, an overwhelming 29-18 points, with a score favorable to israel9-11.
However, the young Portuguese rebels with a 28-11 in the second half and went to the break only losing by 40-39.
As a result of the tighter third and fourth sets, Portugal and Israel closed out regulation time with a 76-76 draw, forcing extra time.
In the extra time granted, Portugal was stronger and ended up winning by 90-86, adding the same three points as Israel in the lead of group B.
🇵🇹 Portugal 90-86 Israel 🇮🇱 (ap)
European Championship – Division A
Bemax Arena
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