On Sunday, our men’s national team hosted Norway at the Coque in Kirchberg, it was the second game of the 2027 World Cup pre-qualifiers. In front of a sold out crowd (1800 spectators), Luxembourg was in the game for 3 quarters but the guests dominated the final quarter to come up with a victory on the road.
The guest took an early 24:9 lead after the first quarter but Luxembourg reacted well with a 15:2 run to start the second quarter. Norway showed its qualities oince again before the break and took a 43:32 lead into the locker rooms. After the break, Luxembourg had an amazing. Pushed by 1800 supporters (video), Clancy Rugg and his teammates went on a run and led 52:51 after 3 quarters. However, Luxembourg went cold in the fourth quarter and finally lost this game 58:72.
game stats –> game stats Luxembourg – Norway
At half-time, Nadia Mossong and Bob Melcher were honored for their many years in the national team. Georges Mischo, minister of sports, and FLBB-president Samy Picard handed out pictures to our former national team players. We want to thank both players for their commitment to play for Luxembourg for so many years.
A look at the sold out crowd in Kirchberg. We want to say thank you to every person that supported our national team tonight!
On Thursday, Luxembourg started the competition with a sensational 76:72 comeback victory in Romania
