Our U16 girls started the European Championship (Division B) on Thursday. Aaginst the Czech Republic, Luxembourg lost 37:84.
The Czech Republic took control of the game early and led 24:6 after the first quarter. In the end, Luxembourg did not have a chance to get back into the game and lost by 47 points.
Tereza Liska led the FLBB team with 15 points, the next game of the competition will be played on Friday at 18:00 against the Netherlands.
game stats –> game stats Luxembourg – Czech Republic
Coaching staff: „In the first game we faced the relegated team from Division A and had to face a physical and more aggressive opponent. We tried to resist, but the difference in physicality was too great. As announced by FIBA and as in the other tournaments (U18 women and U16 men), the referees let a lot get away with and we are not used to this aggressiveness, especially the full-field pressing. We were inferior in rebounding and the many ball losses meant that Czechia clearly won the game. We will try to improve in every game and adapt to the toughness. The girls gave everything and fought for every ball. »
Results and upcoming games (group D)
Luxembourg – Czech Republic 37:84
Friday, 18:00 (LUX time) Luxembourg – Netherlands
Saturday, 20:30 (LUX time) Luxembourg – Bulgaria
Monday, 20:30 (LUX time) Luxembourg – Austria
