Spain and Czech Republic take wins to set up duel for 5th place
ZARAGOZA (2016 FIBA U17 Women's World Championship) - Spain and Czech Republic will fight it out for 5th place at the 2016 FIBA U17 Women's Championship in Zaragoza.
ZARAGOZA (2016 FIBA U17 Women's World Championship) - Spain and Czech Republic will fight it out for 5th place at the 2016 FIBA U17 Women's Championship in Zaragoza.
The host nation bounced straight back from their Quarter-Final loss to China as they came from behind against Canada to rack up and exciting 75-72 triumph. Silvia Serrat starred with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while centre Sofia Galeron was back on form with a team-high 17 points.
France jumped out to a big lead early on, but there was another comeback story as the Czech team re-grouped and came storming back to win 62-55.
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Thursday's results
Spain beat Canada 75-72
Czech Republic beat France 62-55
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