The men's youth team of Ukraine U-18 crushed Ireland with a score of 76:51 at the European Championship in Division B. After an equal first quarter, in the second our boys managed to increase their lead, but before halftime their advantage diminished. In the third quarter, Ukraine continued to dominate, making several accurate three-pointers and increasing the lead to 15 points.
'The best player of the match was Petr Bilov, who achieved a double-double, scoring 17 points and making 10 rebounds.'
In the final quarter, the team continued to showcase their strength and secured a victory with a 25-point margin. The next opponents for the Ukrainian basketball players will be the winner of the Finland - Norway match, where Ukraine will compete for 17-18 places.
U-18 European Championship. Men, Division B
Pitești, Romania. Fight for places 17-22
Ireland - Ukraine 51:76 (12:12, 12:21, 10:22, 17:21)
Ukraine's lineup: Hohulenko 7, Lesykiv 7, Bilov 17 + 10 rebounds, Shepel 0, Sinnik 6 + 6 rebounds - in the starting lineup; Trofimov 11, Zhytenov 6, Zmievsky 5, Tretyak 5, Zigelshiffer 4, Manets 2.
The coaching staff has already made their choice with the expanded roster for the upcoming matches. Players in different positions are preparing for important encounters in the upcoming tournaments.
The result: The Ukraine U-18 team achieved a convincing victory over Ireland at the European Championship, demonstrating high discipline and cohesion in their play. The main hero of the match was Petr Bilov, who stood out with an impressive double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Ukrainian basketball players are preparing for the next matches in the tournament, showcasing a high level of preparation and readiness for challenging tasks.