86-94: Poland beats Ukraine to face Slovenia in quarterfinals

The Polish team Slovenia by Luka Doncic in the quarter-finals of europeanThis Sunday (86-94) after eliminating Ukraine in a decided even match last quarter.

reigning champion euro basketball next wednesday Berlin (8:30 p.m.) Pass to semi-finals against smaller teams featuring nationalized point guards AJ Slaughter 24 point creator, and small forward Mateusz Ponitkathe second half is decisive from the perimeter.

The match started evenly, with the Polish team massacre, the author of 11 points in the first quarter. Despite this, Ukraine did not let their rivals slip away and a quick attack ended the first quarter three points behind her (21-24).

The Ukrainian team dominated the attacking rhythm in the second half thanks to successes from the perimeter. Vyacheslav Bobrov and clarity of ideas Issouf Sanon by address.team led by Ainar Bagatskys Now enjoys 7 points of income (44-37, min 18). massacre Reappeared to reduce resting distance (45-42).

After the restart, Poland, led by Michal Sokolowski and Mateusz Ponitka, dominated the game again, while Ukraine was belligerent. Artem Pustovy In this area they kept the game very active until the final quarter (67-69).

In the final 10 minutes a basket exchange reigned from the perimeter and in that scenario Ponitka world Sokolowski gave air to Poland 4 minutes left (78-87).

A 6-0 run built on a counterattack by the Ukrainians leveled the duel with a minute and a half remaining (84-87). Everything was open at the last minute (86-88) and the match was decided in favor of the Central European team from the free throw line.

it’s been 25 years Poland Qualified for the European Basketball Quarterfinals.