BRNO – SOMTOCHUKWU -BLESSSED OKAFOR registered the three -point basket that gave the lead to its own with 1:17 to play and Spain ruined the effort of Canada, which tried to offering itself the bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup under 19.
Canada underwent a setback of 70-68 on Sunday in the match for the third step of the podium.
Canada drew back from two points to start the fourth quarter and the team had an advance of 67-65 with just over two minutes to play. Ada Toribio equaled the brand 2:02 to play.
After a failed shot from Cearah Parchment, Canada, with 1:31 to play, Okafor marked the city center shooting to reach a personal brand of 23 points.
Avery Howell managed one of his two free throws with 1:07 to do, but Canada was unable to come back from the back.
Canada fell against Australia 87-75 in the semi-finals on Saturday. Spain had lost 70-58 against the United States in the other square in the As.
Syla Swords led Canada, which had also won bronze in 2023, with 20 points. The star of the University of Michigan finished the tournament as the best unifolié at the best of 15.9 points per game.
