The young Helvetians testified to an immense force of character in the face of the Habs, under the eyes of the 3×3 world vice-world champions (Jonathan Dubas, Jonathan Kazadi and the Natan and Thomas Jurkovitz brothers). However, they seemed on the verge of the 33rd rupture, being carried out 64-49 after having cashed 15 points in a row.
The Swiss hopes, which had already erased a disability of 12 points (38-26 at half-time) to return to 49-49 in the 29th, snatched the extension by concluding the fourth quarter on a partial 17-2. And they continued on their momentum, registering the first 6 points in “Overtime” to lead 72-66.
Lancer of this team, Dayan Nessah (22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists on Wednesday) knocked out the French by returning a 3-point shot to 1’48 from the end of the additional period (75-68). The winger of the George Washington University and its partners have perfectly managed this advantage.
Switzerland, which was also able to count on the address of Olivier Sassella (25 points, 5/9 to 3 points), can therefore continue to dream of an unthinkable medal. She will challenge New Zealand in the quarter-finals on Friday. In the event of a new feat, it could rub shoulders with the big favorites, the United States, in the semi-finals.
