Belgium, which defeated Italy 66-64 at the 2025 FIBA Women’s European Basketball Championship, went to the finals.
Italy finished the first period of the semi-final match with a percentage of the three-point line.
Belgium, which effectively attacks in the second period, was the superior side with a score of 40-33 between the circuit.
Belgium, in the third quarter of the difference to double households by moving the final period 57-43 ahead.
In the last period, the Italians, who started like a storm in the 17-0 series, managed to take the lead for less than 4 minutes before the end: 60-57. In the remaining time, Meesseman and Delaere’in baskets again, Belgium, the match, 66-64 victory left the match.
Following this result, the last champion Belgium became the final rival of Spain. Italy will face France in the third match.
The final match will be played on Sunday, June 29 at 20.30. The third place will start at 17.30 the same day.
Salon: Peace and friendship
Referees: Georgios Poursanidis (Greece), Peter Praksch (Hungary), Çisil Güngör (Türkiye)
Italy: Pasa, Verona 6, Zandalasini 11, Keys 4, Cubaj 13, Santucci 6, Andre 4, Pan 6, Madera, Trimboli, Fassina 11, Spreafico 3
Belgium: Vanloo 15, Allemand 11, Delaere 8, Meesseman 15, Linskens 8, Claessens 5, Mununga 2, MBaka 2
1. Period: 20-17
Circuit: 33-40
3. Period: 43-57
