THE Belgian Cats won their third and last group match in pool C, this time against pays host, the Czechian : 72-60. As group leaders, they will go on Monday in Greece where they will compete in the quarter -finals on Wednesday at Piraeus against Germany.
The Starez Arena of Brno, in Czeching was packed for this last match of Belgian Cats In Pool C. The 2,700 spectators attended a breathtaking first quarter. Thanks to Emma Meesseman and Kyara Linskens, the Cats took a slight advantage after an observation phase (6-6), leading 14-11. Linskens, however, quickly found himself in difficulty with the faults, which allowed the Czeching Led in particular by Emma Cechova and Tereza Vjoralova, to stay in the blow. The first quarter ended with a parity score: 17-17.
In the second quarter, Nastja Claessens brought a little scoring, Julie German scored a award-winning shot, and after a sharp penetration of Julie Vanloo, the Cats continued to dominate slightly: 25-23. But there Czechian remained catchy, taking advantage of the ineffectiveness document At three points, and took a small advantage at 29-33. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka then scored two three-point shots, allowing Cats to regain control at the end of the first half: 37-32. The team of coach Mike Thibault returned to the locker room with an advance of 41-37.
THE Belgian Cats came back from the locker room with great intensity and quickly dug the gap thanks to an attractive game. Julie German has scored, Julie Vanloo achieved a award-winning shot, and with points by Emma Meesseman and Kyara Linskens, the score rose to 46-38 for the Belgium. Relying on a solid defense and several counterattacks, the Cats even brought their lead to 55-38. The Czech Republic managed to reduce the gap to 58-46 at the end of the third quarter.
The last quarter was more difficult, but the Belgian Cats remained dominant. There Czechian only scored one point in the first four minutes, and after a new three-point shot from Julie Vanloo, Belgium led 63-47. Antonia Delaere added two points (67-49), and the Cats started the last five minutes of the match with an 18 -point lead.
Some Belgian ball losses have allowed a start Czech (67-54 then 68-57), forcing the cats to catch their breath. Coach Mike Thibault took a time. Emma Meesseman then scored 70-57. In a boosted atmosphere, the Belgian Cats have sealed a clear victory.
Julie German has come close to the triple-double with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Emma Meesseman scored 20 points, taken 8 rebounds and delivered 6 assists. Kyara Linskens added 15 points and 6 rebounds.
Belgium-Czech Republic 72-60
Quarts-temps : 17-17, 24-20, 17-9, 14-14
Belgium : Ramette 0, Claessens 4, Delaere 2, Meesseman 20, Linskens 15, Mununga 0, Massey 0, Vervaet 0, Lisowa 13, Vanloo 7, Allemand 11, Joris 0
Another result of the hen C : Portugal-Montenegro 63-49
Final classification of hen C :
- Belgium 3-6;
- Czeching 3-5;
- Portugal 3-4 ;
- Montenegro 3-3
