Canada can say mission accomplished at the Male Men’s Basketball World Cup under 19 FIBA in Lausanne. Even if they were not the favorites to win, Canada fought a good battle in the United States in the quarter-finals, before finally bowing by the brand from 108 to 102.
The Americans dominated a good part of the meeting, even accumulating an advance of 13 points during the first half. However, Canada has never given up. On the return from the locker room in second half, the Canadians quickly filled a delay of 7 points to even take the lead 63-61.
The Canadian attack was carried out among others by Jordan Charles, (19 points and 5 assists), Tristan Beckford (16 points and 3 assists) as well as Adriel Nyorha (15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists).
The Quebecer Olivier Rioux was used 12 minutes and 28 seconds in the meeting and collected only three points and two rebounds.
The American replica mainly came from AJ Dybantsa, with 22 points and 3 helps, including 12 successful free throws, as well as Mikel Brown Jr. with 20 points and 8 mentions of aid.
The United States will find New Zealand in the semi-finals, which caused the surprise by eliminating the host team, Switzerland, thanks to a victory of 84-70.
In the other semi-final, Germany will face Slovenia.
