Spain beat France 88-76 in the EuroBasket final to claim the gold medal. Sergio Scariolo’s team climbed to the top step of the podium in 4th place.in time in its history.
The Spaniards controlled the course of the final throughout the match and did not lose their nerve when Cole’s team counterattacked. The Ernangomet brothers were great heroes.
Characteristically, the hosts came to the final, pressing the gas pedal. The Spaniards reached a double-digit lead (18-7) with a two-pointer from Willy Hernangometa, while the French reduced it with two accurate strikes from Fournier. With Ertel’s three-pointer, Cole’s team went 20-14 and Rudy Fernandez went 23-14 in the first period.
“Furious Rojas” was also tumultuous early in the second quarter, where they led 29-14 with two consecutive threes from Juancho Hernangomet. The French seemed to be absent from the field as Scariolo’s players made it 35-16 and 38-20 thanks to Brituela’s 3-pointer.
The difference went up to 21 points (47-26) with Willy Hernangometa’s 3-pointer. At this point, the French built the streak and Fournier’s dunk cut it down to 47-37 at the end of the half.
Five consecutive points from Yabusele reduced the Kole team to 47-42 at the start of the third quarter. Willy Hernangomet ended the French streak, but the Ertel and Real Madrid player did so 49–46 at 24 years old. minute, thin. Sergio Scariolo’s team hit the gas again 58-46 with Jaime Ferdandes.
Poirier cut the score to 61-54 with a minute left in the third period. Three-pointers from Okobo and Rudy Fernandez made it 66-57 in the third quarter.
With Garuba’s two-pointer, the Spaniards led 68-57 early in the fourth period. Four consecutive Fournier points reduced Cole’s team to 68–61, but Juancho Hernangomet answered. Due to Brown’s layup, Spain took an 80–68 lead with three minutes left. With Diat’s 3-pointer, Scariolo’s team made it 85-70 with about a minute and a half left, essentially ending the final.
Quarters: 23-14, 47-37, 66-57, 88-76
Spain (Scariolo): Brituela 3 (1), Brown 14 (4/8 2s, 0/5 3s, 6/6 shots, 11 assists), Diaz 8 (2), Rudy Fernandez 7 (2), Jaime Fernandez 13 (3/4 3s) , Garuba 2 (2 rebounds, 4 assists), Willy Hernangomet 14 (5/14 two-pointers, 4/6 shots, 8 rebounds), Juancho Hernangomet 27 (2/2 two-pointers, 7/9 three-pointers, 2/2 shots, 5 rebounds ), Lopez – Arostegui (0/6 throw), Parra, Pradiha, Sait
France (Cole): Albisi 1, Fall, Fournier 23 (3/6 2-pointers, 4/8 3-pointers, 5/5 shots), Gobert 6 (6 rebounds), Ertel 16 (5/5 2-pointers, 2/6 3- indicators, 7 assists, 3 assists), Luau-Cabaro, Okombo 9 (3/6 3-pointers), Poirier 4, Tarpey 4 (9 rebounds, 2 assists), Yabusele 13 (6/8 2-pointers, 0/3 3-pointers, 1/1 shot, 6 assists, 4 fouls
Source: Kathimerini
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