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Brazil beat Canada in sensational fashion at FIBA Basketball World Cup

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Author: Serg Atrakhov, Monojit Mandal

Canada – Brazil – 65:69 (13-16, 24-11, 15-18, 13-24)

The match began with high hopes for Canada, who were considered one of the favorites for the tournament. However, during the 40 minutes of play, the country struggled to find its rhythm on the pitch. Brazil, on the other hand, quickly took control, leading 16-13 at the end of the first quarter. Canada recovered in the second quarter, and Brazil went into halftime trailing by 10 points – 27:37. The game was underway, and there was time to recover.


At the end of the third quarter, Canada increased their lead to 12 points, but in the final seconds, Brazil managed to take a five-point lead. Lucas Diaz hit the all-important three-point shot, and his team trailed by just 7 points before the final period – 45:52.


In the fourth quarter, Brazil showed its best game (so far) in this World Cup. Playing reliable defense and hitting the opponent’s rim with precision, the team managed to make a +8 lead. And halfway through the period, she took the lead – 53:52!

After that, the emotional “reckoning” began. The teams now lead alternately by 1-2 points. With 44 seconds left, Canadian Lou Dort hit a three-pointer, but the shot was made after the buzzer. 26 seconds before the final siren, Iago Santos threw the decisive ball, making the difference +4!

In the remaining time, the intensity of the fight on the floor became prohibitive, but Brazil managed to stay calm and win 69-65! Unexpected, but well deserved.


Bruno Caboclo scored a double-double with 18 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. Santos scored 10 points and Matheus 8 + 10 assists

Despite the loss, Shai Gilges-Alexander led Team Canada in scoring with 23 points and five assists on 8 of 18 shooting. Lou Dort was the only Canadian to score in double figures (17 points).

Spain – Latvia – 69:74 (16-17, 16-12, 26-18, 11-27)


In another group match, Latvia, who have reached the World Cup for the first time, continue their sensational progress in the tournament. After eliminating France in the first group stage, Luca Banchi’s team beat Spain, the reigning world and European champions. Before the final quarter, the Latvians were trailing by 11 points – 47:58, but managed to pull out the final victory – 74:69.


On September 3, in the final match of the group stage, Brazil will play Latvia and Canada will play Spain. At the moment, all the teams in the quartet have 7 points. This makes the situation very simple – a win takes you through to the quarter-finals, regardless of the result in another match, and a loss eliminates you from the tournament.

Match results September 1st

Group L

  • Canada v Brazil – 65:69
  • Spain-Latvia – 69:74

Canada 7 points (+7), Spain 7 (+63), Brazil 7 (+39), Latvia 7 (+20)

September 3rd: BRAZIL – Latvia, Spain – Canada

 

Group I

  • Serbia – Italy – 76:78(30 points from Fontecchio gave the Italians an unexpected victory over the favorites)
  • Dominican Republic – Puerto Rico – 97:102 (Cities 39 points – Waters 37 points)

Serbia 7 points (+89), Dominican Republic 7 (+14), Italy 7 (+18), Puerto Rico 7 (+11)

September 3: Italy – Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic – Serbia

 

Group J

  • USA-Montenegro – 85-73
  • Lithuania-Greece – 91:67

USA 8 points (+115), Lithuania 8 (+101), Montenegro 6 (+3), Greece 6 (-23)

September 3: USA – Lithuania, Greece – Montenegro

 

Group K

  • Germany – Georgia – 100:73
  • Slovenia – Australia – 91:80

Germany 8 points (+74), Slovenia 8 (+62), Australia 6 (+32), Georgia 6 (-12)

September 3: Germany – Slovenia, Australia – Georgia

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