WC - Basketball - International - FIBA - World Cup 2010
In the first quarter final defending champion Spain takes on the very young Serbia team.
Spain had a few problems the beginning of the tournament loosing against France and Lithuania.
They booked their place to the last 8 with a 80-72 win against Greece thanks to Juan Carlos Navarro, who had a game high 22 points and also their bench players had a good night and combined for 29 points.
Serbia won their group despite a surprising OT loss against Germany and than they eliminated arch rivals Croatia 73-72 in a dramatic match.
Serbia has a very talented team, but the Spaniards are far more experienced. In the end this should Spain give the advantage even if Serbia could make it a close game.
In last years European Championship Spain has beaten Serbia 85-63 in the final after loosing 57-66 to them in the group stage.
| 08/09/2010 11:30, read 152 times |
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