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Belgian Cats lose last group match, tomorrow afternoon 1/8th final against Brazil | World Cup 3×3 Basketball

The Belgian Cats were immediately assigned to chasing. Poland got off to a good start in what was a sloppy start to the game.

But gradually the Cats found their rhythm again. Especially under the impulse of Becky Massey. She was able to give Belgium the lead for the first time, remained icy calm on the free-throw line and kept the Cats in the game for a long time.

Offensively it was difficult for the Cats, both Vanloo and Joris lacked sharpness. Defensively, as usual at this World Cup of the Cats, it was much better, so the score did not go far.

For a moment the Cats reached out to victory, but in the end Poland proved too strong. Sosnowska, the top player of the Poles, turned out to be a size too big. Under her influence, Poland went into the final phase with the lead.

In the end, the Cats were still equal, but the shot was blown because Resimont stayed in the bucket for too long. There was no time left to mount another attack.

Due to the first defeat of a Belgian team at this 3×3 World Cup, the Belgian women finish second in group C. As a result, they have to play an extra game tomorrow in the eighth finals against Brazil, the third in group B.

Ine Joris reacted disappointed afterwards for the Sporza camera. †It’s a very big disappointment. Especially because we could use an extra moment of rest.”

“Everyone was a bit on their own beforehand. Stress crept into the team again, while we didn’t really have anything to lose. We knew we had to sit on the bench again tomorrow.”

“It was very intense, we gave everything and of course it is a shame that we fell so close.”

“We will have to shake it off quickly, because tomorrow there will hopefully be two more games. Now let it sink in for a while and then come back tomorrow for the home crowd with full focus.”

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