Day 5 recap: Important win for Greece sets up showdown with unbeaten Slovenia
MUNICH (Germany) - All the focus was on Heraklion on Day 5 of the FIBA U20 European Challengers with Greece and Slovenia remaining in contention of taking the title ahead of the final day.
Headlines:
- Greece keep hopes alive in Heraklion by overcoming Israel
- Slovenia close on perfect week as they make it four from four
- Belgium double win tally to continue momentum
Day 5 Standout Performers:
Heraklion: Haris Bratanovic (BEL) - 23 PTS / 11 REB / 63% FG
Heraklion: Thijs de Ridder (BEL) - 18 PTS / 12 REB / 3 STL / 80% FG
Heraklion: Georgios Tanoulis (GRE) - 20 PTS / 7 REB / 5 AST
Heraklion: Gregor Glas (SLO) - 20 PTS / 3 REB / 2 STL
Heraklion Challenger:
Group C
12/15 games played
| GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
| 1 |  Slovenia |
4 | 4 | 0 | 100 | 307 | 236 | 71 | 76.8 | 59 | 8 |
| 2 |  Greece |
4 | 3 | 1 | 75.0 | 318 | 267 | 51 | 79.5 | 66.8 | 7 |
| 3 |  Israel |
4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0 | 282 | 272 | 10 | 70.5 | 68 | 6 |
| 4 |  Belgium |
4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0 | 264 | 267 | -3 | 66 | 66.8 | 6 |
| 5 |  Russia |
4 | 1 | 3 | 25.0 | 278 | 292 | -14 | 69.5 | 73 | 5 |
| 6 |  Ukraine |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 211 | 326 | -115 | 52.8 | 81.5 | 4 |
Gameday 4 results: Greece moved to 3-1 in securing a vital 82-70 success against Israel with the hosts finishing strong down the stretch, while Slovenia were dominant from the outset as they brushed aside Russia, 83-57, for their fourth win. Belgium had earlier picked up their second victory as they defeated Ukraine, 78-54, with Haris Bratanovic and Thijs de Ridder combining for 41 points.
Slovenia and Greece meet on the final day on Saturday with the winner securing top spot in the Heraklion Challenger.
FIBA
