Faced with the title holders, Germany started without complex. On three points (6/11), the Germans took advantage of the opposing defensive generosity to take up to 4 points ahead in the first quarter. Belgium, for its part, was able to count on the eternal Emma Meessemantwo-point surgical, to keep it in the game (21-21).
Fortunately for Belgium, Germany, in surregime, has been less dedicated from afar in the second quarter. She thus saw her percentage fall at 20%… Any benefit for the CATS which, without raising their level of play, returned to the locker room with 6 points ahead (41-36).
In the third quarter, the protégés de Mike Thibault have shown a completely different face. More serious in defense, with a Meesseman still present on both sides of the prosecution, the Belgians dug the gap (63-53) before taking off in the last quarter (83-59). MVP of the last euro, Emma Messemman finished the game with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. An absolutely crazy line of stats. The Belgian interior has been perfectly supported by Julie German (15 points), Kyara Linskens (15 points) et Julie Vanloo (12 points).
Friday, the Belgian Cats, holders of the title, will face Italy, victorious of Turkey, for a place in the final.
