BRNO (Czechia) - Another phenomenal scoring display from Gal Raviv propelled Israel to their maiden FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup success as they beat Korea 63-61 in a dramatic contest in Brno.
The guard landed on Czech soil expected to do great things and she hasn't disappointed. Rated as one of the top prospects in the competition, she fired an amazing 35 points on day one against Hungary, but Israel were only just squeezed out in a thriller. This time, Raviv and her team were not going to be denied as she poured in another 30 points - as well as adding 8 rebounds and 3 steals.
With Ayala Oren and Maayan Cohen adding 13 and 11 points respectively, it was a night to remember for Israel.
I only do my best to help the team win - that's all.
"It feels great as it's history and I am so happy," smiled Raviv afterwards.
"It was another tough one [at the end of the game] but we trusted ourselves having been in that situation before. We knew we could stay together and get the win."
Having posted back-to-back 30 point displays, the spotlight is firmly on the soon-to-be University of Miami baller, but Raviv was quick to underline how she is focused on only improving and helping her side move forwards.
She insisted: "I only do my best to help the team win - that's all.
"I just have to keep working and I feel I am getting better every single day and I love it - it's what I really love doing, so I will keep doing it." Israel now have the ultimate test of their progress lying in wait as they prepare to face USA in their final group game.
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