U20 Women: Lost Homestay, tomorrow at 14:30 with Croatia in the second place of the group

The Latvian women's under-20 team (born in 1998/99) in the Hungarian city of Shopron lost to the Hungarian team in the second round of the Under-30 European Championship. 20 years – 51:66 (15:15, 24:31, 39:48). In the Group C tournament, the Russians are ranked 2nd before the last match with the Croatian team (Monday at 16:30). To keep it safe, in the last match, Latvia can even afford to lose 5 points. In return, the loss of 12 points and more on the 4th place

Wednesday, the 8th final will have to play with one of the teams of Group D (after the 2nd round Spain 2-0, Portugal 1-1 , the Netherlands 1-1, Belgium 0-2). The winners will fight for 1., the loser – for 9th place. All games will be available on www.FIBA.basketball/europe/u20women/2018

Playing with the Hungarian favorites, who are reasonably considered one of the tournament favorites, the Latvian team in the middle of second quarter of 19:17 throws the opponents at 19:27. Then the fight progressed and at 29 minutes the opponents were almost in the hand (38:41 and the ball attack). Unfortunately, the end of the quarterback was stopped by this offensive and the rules for the last 10 minutes were already dictated by the hut – 51:66

In all, the low precision of the two points (13/46) and the defeat against the baskets (47-52, and the opponents 12 times

In group C Poland – Croatia 87:84

Aigars Nerips, head coach of Latvia U20:

"We were impressed by the 39 atmosphere of the championship – in the great hall, in the presence of more spectators, we struggled, did not give up and remained intrigued for a long time.The accuracy and coldness of the game stopped for to use the good created by the basket of the opponents The situations of stress lacked precision in the nuances which disturbed the good intentions

The difference of results could be weaker at the end, but in the last quarter we remembered that tomorrow at noon would be an important match. The reserves have been pretty good and I'm sure everyone will contribute to the tournament.

Croatia's favorites against Poland were much better than the first day with Hungary. Must be prepared for his quick throws and be in the precise details. "

U20 Women: Group C

Group A: Russia – Germany 72:67, Serbia – Slovenia 72:65, Serbia – Germany 71:64, Russia – Slovenia 71:84 After 2 rounds: Serbia 2-0, Slovenia 1-1, Russia 1-1, Germany 0-2

Group B: Sweden – France 36:74, Italy – Slovakia 58: 34, Slovakia – Sweden 70:65, Italy – France 76:69 After 2 sets: Italy 2-0, France 1-1, Slovakia 1-1, Sweden 0-2.

Group D: Portugal – Spain 43:57, Belgium – Netherlands 59:83, Portugal – Netherlands 65:57, Spain – Belgium 77:32 After 2 rounds: Spain 2-0, Portugal 1-1, Netherlands 1-1 , Belgium 0-2 [19659002] In the eighth final, A1-B4, A2-B3, B2-A3, B1-A4, C1-D4, C2-D3, D2-C3, D1-C4. Quarter-finals for 1-8. and 9 and 16, semi-finals and finals. The winner of the last three places will lose his place in division A.

Latvian women's under-20 team