Serbia seal thrilling overtime win against Brazil
VIDNOE (2015 FIBA U19 Women's World Championship) - Serbia came back from a 17-point deficit against Brazil to claim a 80-75 overtimes success at the 2015 FIBA U19 Women's World Championship and finish
VIDNOE (2015 FIBA U19 Women's World Championship) - Serbia came back from a 17-point deficit against Brazil to claim a 80-75 overtimes success at the 2015 FIBA U19 Women's World Championship and finish second in Group D.
Turning point: Trailing 29-12, Serbia looked like they were on course to be blown out. However they rallied and a 17-2 run changed the entire feel of the game heading to the locker rooms at the break.
Stats Don't Lie: Brazil only made one three-pointer in 45 minutes of play and that was a real issue for them in such a tight contest.
Game Heroes: Snezana Bogicevic was sensational and finished with a brilliant 17 points and 15 rebounds, while captain Julijana Vojinovic added a game-high 19 points, including a flurry of scores from the perimeter.
The Bottom Line: Serbia overcame a big early deficit, their head coach Zoran Tir being ejected, and losing the influential Vojinovic in crunch time after she fouled out. It means they will now play Canada in the Round of 16 in an intriguing match-up. Brazil meanwhile lost their early stranglehold on the game and did have opportunities to take victory. This loss sets up a similarly interesting game with France and they must add something else to their ability to run the floor - namely finding some range.
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