Large winner of Belgium on Sunday (84-50) for its last group match, the French U16 women’s team posed a similar score against Croatia on Tuesday August 19 in the round of 16, validating its ticket for the quarter-final of the Eurobasket without trembling.
After a balanced start (17-13, 10 ‘), Julien Egloff’s players took their flight before the break while tightening their ranks in defense to obtain baskets in transition. Under the impetus of a Camille Sevaux again dominant inside (15 points and 13 rebounds in 16 minutes), the French posed a 25-9 in the second quarter, leaving the Croats helpless.
The rest was only a formality, but the Habs did not release their defensive embrace. They made up for confidence again before finding a tough opponent in the quarter -finals: Spain, which easily disposed of the Czech Republic in eighth after impressing in the pool.
The Roja had recorded three victories in as many games, with an average gap of 37 points. The challenge promises to be difficult for the French, who advance in quarters this Wednesday at noon.
