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Korkmaz comes big as Turkey eliminate Belgium
Some timely interventions from Furkan Korkmaz proved crucial as Turkey beat Belgium in Istanbul in what proved an elimination game in Group D. The three amigos did their thing when Ufuk Sarica needed them most. Emmet Ryan on a night where Belgium gave Turkey a big fright before the youngsters came good for the hosts […]
Russia labour to victory over feisty Belgium
It wasn’t one for the aesthetes but Russia eventually overcame a dogged Belgian side that kept on their tails for the full 40 minutes. After the disciplined brilliance of their win over Serbia, this was a far more sluggish display by the Group D leaders but getting to 3-0 at EuroBasket 2017 in one piece […]
A Saturday in Istanbul
As we reach the end of the second day of play in Group D of EuroBasket, Emmet Ryan brings you on a journey of how the tournament is being received in the massive city and the interaction with other parts of life and the rest of the competition. The key thing to bear in mind […]
Rue Britannia as rebounds cost GB against Belgium
The stands were empty but the buckets were pouring in as Belgium and Great Britain delivered an offensive feast on Friday. Emmet Ryan reports from the opener in Istanbul in a game where Britain’s failure to compete with the Lions on the boards cost them a chance at a win to open EuroBasket 2017 Quiet […]
EuroBasket 2017: Group D preview
It’s almost time for Eurobasket so BallinEurope is breaking down each of the groups over the next few days. Rather than going team by team which, to be honest, would take way too long, we’re going group by group to preview the battles ahead in the opening stages. By process of following the alphabet, we’re […]
VIDEO: Georgios Printezis: “We can’t think about the semi-final yet
Greece’s Georgios Printezis was happy with how his side performed for the full 40 minutes in their victory over Belgium at EuroBasket 2015. With France a possible opponent in the semi-final, Printezis said his side can’t think about that until they take care of business in the quarters. BallinEurope is in the running for two […]
VIDEO: Matt Lojeski says Belgium’s shooting cost them against Greece
Belgium’s Matt Lojeski opened up to BiE about how his side’s second half shooting and struggle to cope with Greece’s adjustments cost his side the chance at an upset as they exited EuroBasket 2015. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Kosta Koufos “We’re confident but not over confident”
Kosta Koufos stresssed Greece were staying humble following a convincing win over Belgium to reach the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2015. Koufos also opened up about how he was woken up ay 6am in Zagreb for a drug test. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote […]
Third quarter surge sees Greece past Belgium and into quarters
A switch to a smaller line-up proved crucial as Greece overcame Belgium to reach the quarter finals, writes Emmet Ryan Belgium and Greece enterted the cavernous Stade Pierre Mauroy for the second of Saturday’s last 16 games. The new format adds a touch of extra drama to proceedings, with the losers this weekend effectively out […]
EuroBasket Power Rankings: And then there were eight
Where once there was 12 now stand 8. The quarter finals are set so it’s time to update our Power Rankings. There are some radical changes but I still expect plenty of you will be upset. Take aim in the comments. 1. Croatia (4-1). It was really tough to decide between first and second here. […]
EuroBasket: Early drama decides Group E
Latvia’s defeat at the hands of Belgium meant the rest of Sunday’s action was all about seeding for the EuroBasket 2013 quarter finals. By the time Lithuania and Ukraine took to the court in Llubjana, both sides knew they were safely through to the quarter finals. Unsurprisingly much of this game had a feel of […]
Belgium Spoils Latvia's party, Ukraine advance
It was set to be a dramatic day in the final round of action of Group E but Belgium played the spoiler with a heroic display against Latvia. Somebody in the Ukraine camp should buy a round for the Belgian team. The Lions were only playing for pride on Sunday against Latvia but treated it […]