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Home-favourites Spain were dumped out of the FIBA World Cup after last night’s defeat to European champions France.
After dominating their first six games and blowing away France by 24 points in the group phase, Spain looked set for glory.
However a rematch with the French in the quarter finals proved too much of a hurdle as the hosts lost 52-65.
France defended well and rebounded even better to steal the victory away from the Spanish.
A mix of French pressure and poor finishing saw Spain miss all but two of their 22 attempts from beyond the three-point arc.
Boris Diaw scored 15 points and Thomas Heurtel added 13 for a France team which pulled in 50 rebounds to Spain’s 28.
The USA now remain on course to continue their domination of the tournament as (arguably) their biggest threat have been removed.
Well done France….the better team won.
fab just seems to be on this site to TROLL against Spain. BORING!
Jejeje……says Derek. Well done columbo…..
Shouldnt you be following Fred about anyway?
Yeh, why are you not following me Derek?
Sorry spain-u messed up your best shot to beat us.We sent our c team,u were at home,and u guys have great team.But because u were to worried bout usa and not worrying bout france-bye bye! Next olympics pau and couple other guys retire and lebron,kd,and the rest wiill be back! Good luck-USA! USA! 62 wins in row and counting.Try as u may-The world hates us,but can’t beat us.Great how game has grown around world but we r still king.Make it back 2 back olympics and sunday itll be back 2 back fiba champs!