Semi-Finals set after another dramatic day in Sopron

SOPRON (FIBA U20 Women's European Championship 2018) - The line up for the Semi-Finals of the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship 2018 has been confirmed after another exciting page was turned in Sopron.

The Quarter-Finals chapter was compelling as reigning champions Spain dodged a bullet against fellow powerhouse France, to take an absorbing 50-51 victory.

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It was Iris Mbulito who made the game-winning play with just seconds remaining, as Spain kept up their staggering run of having made the last four every edition since 2006. 

The shooting of Aina Ayuso in the first-half when she made 4 -of-4 from downtown was similarly important. Spain will play against Netherlands who outpaced Sweden 66-74. 

There was disappointment for host nation Hungary as they allowed a 29-point turnaround against Serbia, crashing 73-61.

Serbia had a poor first-half but came alive after the break with some terrific team play. They also had captain Ivana Katanic claim the first triple-double of the tournament with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Italy took the last remaining ticket by sweeping aside Portugal 70-42 and will now face Serbia to fight it out for a pass to the title game on Sunday.

Semi-Finals

Netherlands v Spain
Serbia v Italy

Meanwhile, there was also huge drama in the battle to stay in Division A. Germany sealed their place with ease, Belgium snatched a ticket back to the top flight despite having lost all four games previously, while Poland came back from more than 20 points behind to beat Slovenia.

The most intense and absorbing contest was between Latvia and Russia, when in a dramatic conclusion, Nikola Ozola made the play that kept the Latvians in Division A with a 74-75 victory.

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