By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
In what was a crucial game for both teams, FYROM managed to get the 71-78 win over the Netherlands. Both teams are now tied at 1-1 record after the first two games and they both hope to qualify to Lille.
After a first quarter lead (20-19) for the Netherlands, FYROM got the game under control. A 24-11 run, good defense and 7/15 threes in the first half were the reasons for a 12 points advantage after the first 20 minutes (43-31). The Netherlands didn’t give up, the made it a five points game (46-43) but that was the best they could do.
Vlado Ilievski with 14 points and 7 assists was the best among equals for the winners. For the losing side, Nicolas De Jong scored 19 points.
Netherlands v MKD – Group C – Game Highlights – EuroBasket 2015 by FIBA