Semi-Finals | Latvia v France | Full Basketball Game | FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2025

Semi-Finals | Latvia v France | Full Basketball Game | FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2025

Oh my la. Baby. And good evening basketball fans. Welcome to the FIA U8 Euro Basket here live in Survivia as tonight’s game is going to be between a semi-final matchup in which Lapia going through their dream Cinderella season will take on France. Well, of course, the other game that will take place, the second semi-final, will see Italy face Spain. Now, remember Italy coming off the back of an emphatic 29point victory against a host Serbia, while Spain made very good work of Turkey. Well, in the case of Lavia, it was a very dramatic ending, trailing by six points with almost just over a minute to go, but coming back and winning at the D seconds. That was the closest of all the quarterfinal matchups and they go up against a French team that will be looking to get to again to another FIA U8 Euro basket final. Well, very soon we’re going to introduce the key players from these two teams and then we’ll take a look at the start and lineups and we’ll also stand for the national anthems of both Lapia and France. But, you know, coming into this game, many people would assume that France would be the heavy favorites. But with the Cinderella run that Lapia are having since the quarterfinal victory against Lithuania, you’ve got to think this team is hungry and ready to play. Welcome to Land of Champions. Well, in the case of France, they do have a lot of very key players. Well, ladies and gentlemen, France, of course, in that big victory against Slovenia. That was right off the back of a very tough, grueling game when they had to go up against Bulgaria, but they did turn things around. Now, some of the key players you want to look out for is the likes of number 11, Mesa Fay, not to mention the man who does play for Lemon Bass Grass, who was key in the quarterfinal matchup, and it will be the French team that we get set to introduce first. Number zero, Adam. Well, the other key player to look out for Jonas Bulfa course has been averaging 11.8 points per game. Now, we did mention Mesa Fay who is averaging 10.8 points. But the one player in my mind who is a standout player, the young man who indeed does play for six rasogen did feature in quite a few of the games in the French LMB and of course that is number two, their star point guard, Mount Sense Lem number two. There’s number 23 or 21 excuse me Jel Fel who also plays with sixborg number 87 used to be a part of the Limoj CSP academy Yael Renard assisted by Mr. That’s a very talented French national team of course coached by a very strong and upcoming coach and that is Elis Pun who works for the U21 program at Jadan. But now let’s focus our attentions to Lapia. Well, this Lapian team of course who would have expected them to have got through the round of 16. They had not won a single game in the group stage and going up against the tournament favorites in Lithuania. Well, that is where the Cinderella run has begun. This team of course being led by Valdis Valtas number one third generation Latapian player. His grandfather Valdis senior was one of the greatest in the history of Latian basketball. If you just saw that player coming out there that is Yanos Pitz JP who’s another key player averaging 11 points and 7.4 rebounds. He’s playing high school basketball in San Francisco and who knows where his future will take him. The Beth Ria coaching staff leading this UAT men’s national team. And now gospel fans, we ask you kindly to stand for the national anthems of two beautiful countries, Latvia and France. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time we ask that you all please rise if you are able to for the national anthem of France. And now, ladies and gentlemen, if you are able to please remain standing for the national anthem of Latvia. Hey. Musl. Well, there you have the national anthems of two very beautiful countries. And now it’s time for players and coaches to shake hands and pay each other respect. Well fans indeed we are going to get ready to introduce the three referees for tonight’s game and we’re very proud to say they were three of the very finest here in world basketball. Well, our referees have done a magnificent job in all of our competitions and they will continue to do so tonight here in Belgrade for the first semi-final of the FEA UAT men’s Euro basket. Sergi Zasha coming from Ukraine. Lukash Yankovski coming from Poland. And now we will introduce the starting fives for these two teams. Isak Gadebe will be in the starting point guard Hugo Yim Galong with Cameron Uindo and Mesa Fay along with Lemon superstar or up and cominging superstar Bass Graasov. Well, Coach Elise Kum of course has a very talented team. We did see that in the quarterfinals and with France you know they make the most on the defensive end. Well as mentioned she was a fantastic player with back in her day but of course now making her trade with Jada Don the U21 program. Well such a fantastic occasion for her career and also continuing the excellence of French junior basketball. But now indeed we will get this one underway as we now get set to introduce the key players from Lavia. Lapia as we already mentioned a team that has done a very good job of you know bouncing back through adversity. Aladdinfs will be in the starting lineup along with JP Yaras Puff Tomas Talsus Manus Cipco and Iliaakur. Well, no doubt big brother Rodians will be watching this one while Valdis Valtas, their leader, the man who got the game-winning layup on the buzzer. Well, not exactly on the buzzer, but the bucket layup that did seal the deal, he’ll be coming off the bench tonight cuz what I love about this Latia national team, their head coach is Valdez Razimovskis, who is the assistant coach for Lapia’s best team who currently play in the basketball champions league, VFriga. The assistant coach is Martine Gulbas who is the head coach. Well, again, this time we’d like to welcome all of our fans watching live here on FIA’s official YouTube platform. So to all of our French fans, bonju bonu and to all of our Latapian fans, lab wherever you may be watching and of course Latvia, if you are watching this game at the moment, please can you hit that like button, subscribe to FIA on YouTube, and make sure you follow NextJ Hoops on all social media platforms of X, Instagram, and Facebook. Well, beautiful site of course here in the Belgrade Arena. Both the French fans and the Latian fans have made the journey here to the Balkans, of course, to watch their national teams play. And remember, one of these two teams will book a date in destiny. Well, as mentioned, the last time the French national U8 team won the FEA Euro Basket this age group was in 2016 when Frankie Nilina, while Lafia have never ever won the FIA U8 men’s Euro basket, the first time they made it to a semi-finals was in 1998. and Valdis Valdes well his father was playing in that game while one team is trying to update the history the other one is making history and again welcome everybody once it’s going to be France who do have the first possession Kadebe now coming off a high screen finding me Mesa Fay from 15 well from free line extended excuse me but an offensive rebound. Something Bronson going to try to dominate here tonight. And there’s the back door play. Kasov makes one pass and gets rejected. Well, that’s a case of right there. Yatslaviku. He makes a big time block. Well, they’re going to turn this one over. And now France want to run. And they’ll miss a wideopen dunk, but a foul has been called. It’s going to be frauds going to the free throw line. First of the match free throws window. Well, France of course one of those teams that do do a good job of getting to the charity stripe. did see that in that big victory against Svenka, but Slovenia I should say currently it is Cameron Oindo at the free throw line or Camerono 2008 born player 17 years of age really does have a bright future ahead of him. Second free throw made first points do go to France. So the way you just try to get into this one trying to find that first bucket of the game. You just got to ask the question how much longer is Valdis Valt going to be on the bench. Quit goes in out of control. Can’t get it. But a foul has been called. So two free throws coming up. Personal fault number one incoming. Well, again, if you are watching this game live on FIA’s official YouTube platform, please let us know where in the world you’re watching and which team are you supporting. Are you supporting Latvia or are you supporting France? Casilia Curitz did go down with an injury yesterday only after five minutes of playing. Now he did come back but wasn’t quite 100% of the time when he did return cuz has a very similar shooting technique to his big big brothers. Lapia getting the offensive rebound. Put back is good and there’s the first field goal going to Lapia. Well Kur’s missing the free throw but again second chance points is something these two teams are going to fight for here tonight. Grassov going with a step just a little too strong off the backboard. Rebound has been secured and now Lavia wants to run. Finds Puff has to kick out. This is good defense by the French. They leave him a little bit uncontested time space. Nails it. Oh, they like to call that one in Latapian three-pointer. Well, France need to try to go to their game plan. Lindo’s going to try to kick out to Grassoff, but time is expiring here on the free throw line. Razov now out of control. Still has it. Kicks out. Gadenbee’s got to force up a tough one. As long as Fron’s fight for second chances, this game could go in their favor. Rup trying to pump fake. Almost to Curz comes up with it. And now Lapia wants to run. Well, Lapia again two times in transition failing to take care of the basketball. But again, France turn it back. Well, three consecutive turnovers. Foul has been committed. Number two, team Latia. Marcus is first. Lavia are averaging 12 turnovers per game. When you compare that to France, of course, slightly better at just nine. But so far, a bit of a sluggish start for both teams. But can France get into some offense here? Oh, another one. Four consecutive turnovers. The nerves and anxiety here in the semi-finals and good defense avoiding the foul but getting the block but still France almost three minutes looking for that first field goal. Lem one pulls off in the mid-range. That’s going to go out of b. That’s going to go out of bounds. You kind of feel now both teams maybe just trying to play a little bit too quickly, you know, above themselves. Need to settle into a tempo. As mentioned, France has won the FBI men’s Euro basket on quite a few occasions. Lapia has been to a final. That was back in 2018. Bits off getting an offensive rebound now avoiding the 3second violation. That’s good defense by France. You can see there the dribble handoff and the quick switch on defense by Cameron to Window forcing Lapia. And that is now six consecutive turnovers. Both teams are three each. Well, they know if they want to win this game, they’ve got to do better. They’ve got to take care of the basketball. Lemis, the man who was a top scorer for them in the last game. And Pit Stops goes in, but it’s going to be a foul. So, another trip to the free throw line here for France. That’s much better. Attacking the gaps and getting into the paint. his first lat. I think the foul indeed is going to be called against I think that’s on Bman. Yeah. So does it mean that Max Lemon now at the charity stripe? We had quite a breakout year of course not only with the junior program the Apo but also featuring for Sig Strasborg within the pro island being the highest division of pro basketball in France and playing for quite a historic team as well because that’s the beauty of both these two countries. They do have very strong domestic leagues that, you know, is a great pathway for these young players to be a part of. Well, again, we’d like to welcome everybody watching live on FIA’s international YouTube platform. Please hit that like button, subscribe to Fever on YouTube, and follow NextGen Hoops on Instagram X and Facebook. Valdis Valtus subbing into the game. This is a good ball move by the Lapians. It’s tough defense by France, but even better offense. Well, he’s coming out with more confidence now getting his second field goal of the game. Well, that’s great isolation work by Thomas Talsus. Well, nice back door play as the former Limode Cas player Reard. Now, that is the first field goal for Fatir in the first quarter and it took over four minutes. T is out of control. Finds Valtus. Valtas penetrates. Hangs in the air now. What’s been called a traveling violation. May have just picked up his pivot stab when he went in for. Let’s have a look at the replay here. Yeah, that’s a good call. That’s the right decision if you ask me. Well, I’ve just seen a comment from Splasher on the Feba YouTube platform. Talus MVP. Well, he could be. Well, judging by the last game for these two teams, Leman definitely was the MVP for France. Well, Valt has definitely picked up that accolade. Lem step back goes against Valtas. Deep three. Rebound has been secured. Lafia want to run, but they want to put the ball in the hands of this man, Valdis Valtas. Five here on the shot clock for Labia. Oh, terrible foul to give away because there was 1.2 seconds left on the shot clock right here. May not. No need to reach cuz Valdis. Valdis isn’t going anywhere. Well, Curitz is going to go to the bench for Lavia. Wow. Hudasange is coming into the game for the first time. 444 to go here in the first quarter. Winner of this game will play either Italy or Spain in the final. This is the 40th edition. The 2025 fee UAT men’s Euro basket. Nice penetration. There’s a pump fake. Valta’s wide open. Threw is up. Another offensive rebound. Bit of contact. No foul given. And Talus. Well, who put in the live YouTube chat that he’s going to be the MVP? Tus right now leading Lafia by example. Lem penetrates, goes in. Nice move. The six RO player yet again taking it at Lafia’s defense. Valtas wants to go quickly and it’s a Lafian turnover. Well, France looking to make this a one possession bowl game. Well, there’s a shot in the corner of the Primis shooting hasn’t been good so far. Lapia want to extend a lead. See if France right now you may want to take a few gamles. That’s good defense yet again. It’s the heavy hedge on the ball screen that time coming from Jonas Bulifa. Watch Bula quickly. It’s not a switch. It’s just quickly coming out trying to put Valdis Valtas off his track. Well, double change coming in for both teams. So subbing in for France for the first time. Ellen Danger Lapia. No more fouls to give. So will be free throws coming up here for Oh no. baseline possession. Excuse me. as coach Elis Ponum watching on understanding the test tonight against a very very hungry and eager opponent in the case of Latvia Lean going for three. This one’s up cutting it down to a one-point ball game. And that’s the first triple tonight for France. That six-point Lapian lead now is being just cut down to one. Bounces coming off the dribble hand up. Well, again throwing it away. Another costly turnover. Now France want to run with numbers. They’ll go for a three. This is off giving them the two-point cushion. And now Lapia cooling timeout as Le Blur starting to take control of this one. Well, it was good transition by the Latvians, but better spacing by the French. Well, the timeout’s been called. We’ll be back in just under one minute. And if you are watching this game, please hit that like button and subscribe to Fever on YouTube. Well, welcome back basketball fans. We are live here at the Belgrade Arena in Sudia for the 40th edition of the FIA UAT men’s Euro basket. It’s the first semi-final tonight. The second one will take place later on this evening, but at the moment, France leading Lapia by two points. Again, Bonjour Bon Bonu to Leon Bask Fr. And of course, welcome lightning luti. Latvia’s basketballer leads UT Mus Latvia. Of course, a Cinderella run here for the Latvians. That big win in the round of 16 against Lithuania. Of course, the one-point victory against Germany. And if you are a neutral fan, you definitely want to see this game go right down to the wire. Lafia trying to deal with the aggressive defense by France. Well, going for a deep three. That one’s up. No good. Could it’s battling for an offensive rebound. There’s another penetration. This time another foul is going to be caught. Oh no, the foul was on the original layup. It will be Anthony Zanv’s going to the free throw line. I thought they were going to call a foul against Ellen Denba for potentially fouling Kud on the rebound. Well, has been one of the top players in the five games he’s played in this FBI team men’s eurob. He’s averaged 11 points per game, but just before this evening, he only took nine free throws, missing three of them. His best game was against that victory against Lithu anyway. Had 14 points and seven rebounds as he makes the second one. The VF RIA coaching staff co knowing that tonight is going to be a battle throughout the entire game. Lemu has come off the bench so far. This guy continues to light it up. Well, he’s been terrific tonight. There’s no doubt about it. Lapia wants to win. You’ve got to handle that man. You’ve got to handle the point guard from Six Strazborg. And the pass was a little bit predictable, but good defense by Graasov. Just that drop down defense switching very quickly. Was the worrying sign for Lapia, they have eight turnovers. France have three. But I guess the positive sign even though with eight turnovers, they’re only down by three points. But that’s got to be something that they do improve as this game goes on. Eight here on the shot clock. and Jevs in bounds. It finds Valtton. Final seconds. And Jeff goes all the way. Finger roll time. What a move by Double A. Well, we might see him in the basketball Champions League playing RIA one day. Maybe, just maybe. France’s patiently trying to break down the defense and now time winding down for them. Grassov goes in. Can’t finish. Foul has been called. So Bas Graassov will go to the free throw line. His first substitution team. The game is number 21. Substitution also for France. The game is number 11. Well, a big meuku and a big pow to all the fans watching live on Fever’s official YouTube platform. We now have almost 600 likes on the target. Can we get to 1,000 before halftime? It’s only 132 to go in the first quarter. Remember, every like you give enables us to watch these youth basketball tournaments in the summer. And a big thank you to FIA of course doing a magnificent job as well as nextg hoops for delivering fever youth basketball live in every summer tournament. Lang’s not going for a onelegged fadeaway. Well, what a move. He’s pulling magics out now cuz he did have a very good game against Germany right now. proving those one-on-one isolation skills. Kadebe while Pittos comes up with a steal. That’s number four for German for excuse me for France. Valtz goes in, avoids the block. No foul. Well, no, the foul has been called. So Valdis Valtz will indeed go to the free throw line. You got to like this take right here. for France. Substitution France. The game is with number 87 out of game. Number three is cuz I did mention this in the pregame. This man has basketball DNA in him cuz many may know who his father was. His father was, you know, a very good player in his heyday with Lapia, but his grandfather Valdis Valt senior was the 1981 Fever Eurabasket most valuable player, ninetime Lapian League champion. That’s quite a legacy because Christmas and Easter dinners must be very interesting. Only talks about basketball in the Valtas household. Third generation basketball player. Lafia regain the lead by one. France potentially could go two for one. Oh, missing the layup. But this time the foul C. This is better from France. Getting back to the charity strike. Team Latia number 10. His first two free throws. Cameron window. Well, Cameron Windo currently back at the free throw line here for France. Again, another missed free throw attempt. He’s also one of the many players within this French national team that does play for Bol France, which is the inse academy, the inf infamous academy of not only French basketball, but all French sports and players such as Tony Paka, Boris Dia also coming from the same academy in Paris. Lavia going quickly and Jeff’s going in. Going like a Labian lab bomba. Well, he is looking like a Lavia Juan Carlos Navaro at the moment. He’s playing with such fierce tenacity whenever he attacks the bucket. Nice. Oh my goodness. Alleui, are you kidding me? Well, Miss Windo went in with a two-handed rim rocker. What a dunk. Tie game now between these two teams. Oh, can’t losing control. That’s going to go out of bounds. And that is the end of the first quarter where nothing separates these two teams. The semifinals of the 40th edition, the 2025 FIA UAT men’s Euro basket. And at the moment, I think if Lafia minimized the amount of turnovers they have in this game, well, they could very well have the lead. But you got to credit the French defense. They’ve made life very tough here for the Labians. Well fans, again, welcome everybody watching live on Fever’s official YouTube platform. Again, if you are watching this game, I’ll keep asking you, please hit that like button. Welcome back, Bassel fans. Again, we’re live here at the Belgrade Arena. There are your stats from the first quarter. And you know Lapia have only taken three three-pointers at the moment, but they are six for eight from with inside the rainbow. The Lapians have attempted six free throws at making all four of them. And Anjiff’s the Lafian Juan Carlos Navaro. Look at these moves. La Bomba. Well, you can see going in transition. Sweet little fangarole. That’s got to be a new word I learned in Lavia. But look at this play by Camrono. Simple cut to the basket. Well, France currently at the moment being led by Maxense Lemman who does have eight points because he has hit one three-point field goal. The second leading score for France is indeed Kamanuindo. Well, they’re enjoying the tempo here at the moment. It does say that Max Max one has nine points. Indeed, he does have eight at the moment. Well, fans, if you are watching this game, where are you watching this game currently in the world? Which team are you supporting? Are you supporting France or are you supporting Latvia? Well, has got off to a very good start here for the Latvians because he did have that monster dunk yesterday against Germany. Second leading scorer is Adrians and Jeffs. Both players combined for 16 each. They currently do have 10 rebounds. They are currently out rebounding France. But again, make that turnover number nine for Lavia. Oh, excuse me. Correction. That’s actually turnover number 10. So, they can minimize those for the rest of the game. Well, who knows? Brown’s picking down the defense. Simple bull screen. Getting points in the paint. Window getting another one now. Moving up to six points. Little backcourt violation. Turnover number 11. And it’s not looking good for Lavia here. Well, welcome to Etan Leroy watching from Vienna, Austria. Welcome as well to all of our other fans watching live. Victor’s Arament watching from Lavio. Well, France leading by two points of all the three four quarterfinal matchups yesterday. France defeating Slovenia with ease. Spain defeating Tuk with ease. Lafia going into two-3 zone. This time pays off now. They want to run. Looking to level things up. There’s a kick out. Could it’s wide open. Takes a three. That’s a little too short. But that’s going to go back to France. Well, they may have thought that could have taken a deflection off the French, but indeed it came off of Monica Zipkco. Fried will get it. Well, again, France, everything is way too easy inside the key and Lithuania’s got to be able to maintain their defensive principles. Excuse me, Latvia. My apologies. Do apologize for making that mistake. Little defensive presence here from the French. Making it very tough inside the paint. That’s good defense by Camelanu just getting a fingertip to it. That’s quite a rejection if you ask me. Well, he’s worked with the best from Lavia, that being Vega. It’s now Pitops. Final seconds are on the shot clock. else has got to kick it out. They got to force up a tough three. Banks not open. France are going to run this one in transition. Two possession lead here for Lebla looking to extend this. This is good Bulm Lean wide open. Three is up. Make it 11 points for the six str play giving France a seven-point cushion. And now Lafia have to call timeout because they’ve got a problem. Max says Leman is cooking it up. Well, big thank you, a big pow Diaz and meuku. 1,000 likes we’ve reached already on this live stream. And again, if you are watching live, please continue to hit that like button and also subscribe to FIA on YouTube and follow NextGen Hoops on all social media platforms, X, Instagram, and Facebook. And also make sure you follow the Phoebe basket. Oh my la. Well, the timeout was called by Lapia. The problem for them right now is not being able to execute an offense to get a good percentage. Look. Curt’s going to a high pick and roll trying to find pit stops, but Valdis Valt is wide open. That’s another Latvian turnover. France lead by seven points. Course Germany did live lead by as many as nine against Lapia. Lemon’s been on fire. Unable to get it as Curz now secures a rebound. What can Lapia build in this offense again? Just taking a little bit too long here to get into a set. Talis goes behind the back. Bit of contact. The foul has been called. That’s much better. Looking more aggressive as now he does reward himself with a trip to the free throw line. You got to get the impression here for the Lapians. If they just go a little bit quicker when trying to get into their sets, they may be able to catch the French defense off guard. Well, Tomas Tales has had a very, very good tournament to say the least. Ky had 18 points in the defeat against Slovenia in the group stage. 19 in that victory against Lithuania. He’s unable to make the first free throw. That’s only his fifth miss free throw or sixth, excuse me, cuz he missed one earlier tonight of the U8 Euro basket. And you know, I might also add, he’s a free agent currently. So any GMs, coaches watching, Tomas Talsus is available. 10 points tonight. Six-point lead currently here to France. No doubt. Spain and Italy watching this game closely. Well, a bit of bully. Boswell goes in. Can’t finish. Goes out of bounds, but France will get it back. That’s a nice little aggressive move though by 217 gogga standing at 205 cm. Go another player part of the pola basket the incept academy. Baseline possession here to Leblau. Lem one kicks out. They get a wide open three. Three is up. Another offensive board here for the French. Lafia has got to do a better job, but they don’t want to leave Luan wide open. That’s going to go out of bounds, but Oh no, Lafia will get it back. Well, a big shout out to Yiannis Kining watching from Keala in Lavia. Well, well, I think the referees I wonder if they’re going to go to the monitor cuz it did look like Yatasa Pits may have swiped that one from behind, but they’re going to go and review this. So, we’ll find out very soon what the decision is going to be. While they are making this decision, we’ll just have a look at some of the statistics. 11 turnovers so far here for for Lapia. Well, Lapia has done a very good job on the rebounding. 14 rebounds in total. They have outrebounded the French, but France currently have more offensive rebounds than defensive. They have seven offensive boards. Let’s have a look at the replay. There’s a shot by Max Lemir. Now watch Yars Pittops. It’s very tough to see from that angle unless we can get a closer view. Well, welcome to Ara Martinovich watching from the UK. W great country and welcome to the greatest musician of all time. Mosad watching from Abu Dhabi in the UAE. So fans watching all over the world. Again, if you’re watching this game, please hit the like button, subscribe to FIA on YouTube, and make sure you follow NextGen Hoops on Instagram X and Facebook. Well, this is going to be a very, very tough decision now for our referees because well, they’ve made a decision. So, we’ll find out. Will this stay with France or will it go to Lavio? Well, it’s going to go back. So, change has been made. for Ya trying to go back door. No turnover there. Tons just does enough just to recover in time. Another inbound play. 10 here on the shot clock for France. Lu Jan beats his defender. Throws in. Throws it down. Well, the big man Jler. Another six string. Back to an eight-point lead to Leblau. Lafia’s got to have a bit of composure here in their offense. finding Pits. Pits goes in. Little Fangarol can’t get it. Missed attempt here for the Lavians. And now France looking to make this a double digit lead for the first time here in the first half. Trefler wide open. No helpside defense. Makes it again. And now it is a 10-point lead. Well, Sig Strasborg, are you watching? because you’ve got two superstars tonight here on the court. Foul has been committed. That’s only going to be the second team foul tonight here against France. Well, both teams have shot the exact same free throw percentage here this evening. Team Latia in the game is with number 10. Got to get inbound. They don’t want to get a 5second violation. And again, it’s just another Kasi turnover. And this is becoming the story for Lavia here in the first half. That is now turnover number 13. Still plenty of time in this game, but they cannot afford to keep turning the ball over like this. That dribble handoff offense trying to find the curl. Yima down the middle. Hangs, but he misses the layup. Well, he’s got Oh no, a foul’s been called. Well, that should have been an A1 by Hugo Yima, but unable to take advantage. He’s first for Latia in second period. Substitution team Latia. Well, he knows he should have made that one. He does get two free throws though. Again, a chance to extend a lead. As mentioned, both teams have been five for eight from the free throw line tonight. Well, Yima has had a relatively successful U8 FB Euro basket. He was just averaging almost 10 points and five rebounds per game. His highest scoring. We almost had a double double against Austria with 13 and eight. Now extending France’s lead to 12. Thson is getting a hand off with Pittops. Spinning around going in. Pits getting the offensive rebound. So now Valdis Valtas he’ll step back go for a deep three. That’s just way off the mark. But second chance points fooling in the hands for Lafia. That’s one way to try to get back in the game as well. And another throw down. Make it number three for Leblau. Well, that’s the thing with France. If you make mistakes, they’ll make you pay. If you get things right, they’ll also make you pay. But manish now looking for an ISO and that’s going to be a 24 second violation. Suffocated defense coming from Leblauitution’s coming. Here’s another look at the replay here. While he ran in transition said oh go running down the lane. France. The game is number 21. Now we’re under halfway to go here in the second quarter. Max Lewan. Bit of a bump and another foul’s been called. So it’s going to be a trip to the free throw line. Foul is on. Well, Lewan is such a tricky point guard to defend. I mean, he’s just so so intelligent. because he has been I might say he’s not just a part of the Sig Strasborg Academy. I mean he has been monumental this season. He’s had some big games in the prob and he’s featured quite a lot for them this season and that is one of the best domestic basketball leagues to play in because his opening game he played against Alan Shalom when he had six points in 11 minutes but his best game is when he played against Dunkirk the final regular season game he played 17 minutes scoring 10 points but the most he played was a big victory against Tony Pacquiao’s Azibball well that was on the 12th of January in which he played 22 minutes of six points and two assists and rebounds and they won that game by two. So that goes to show how elite of a player Leman is. That’s going to be a basket interference. That’s much better offensive by Lafia. And if you notice there, Lafia much quicker to get into the half court sets. Well, there’s the baseline play. Again, it’s just way too easy here for the French. Well, another foul has been committed. It’s becoming a disaster now here for Lavia. Well, no, that’s no foul. That’s actually, I believe, just a turnover. Oh, 405 to go here in the second quarter. Maj’s coming back in. They just need a bit of stability here in the moments. Lem find Yima. Quick seal off. Mismatch goes in. He can’t just dominate inside the paints. Oh, great seal off. Eight points line for Jah. Well, can Lapia get a three to go? Three is up. No good. Rebounds been secured by France. Well, it’s a good look from the perimeter, but now France will patiently just try to build on the lead. Lapia look like they’re staying in a two-3 zone. Nice passing. There’s the baseline. One more. Oh, missing again. Oh, should have made it 16 an 18-point bowl game as Tal is going coast to coast drawing the foul. Now he’ll go to the charity stripe. But again, when Lafia pushed quicker with stability under control, they just seem like a better team. Well, we just have a slight delay in game here at the moment. And again, we’d like to give a big thank you as now we’ve reached over 1,200 likes on this live stream. So again, if you are watching live here on Fever’s official YouTube platform, please hit that like button, subscribe to Fever on YouTube, and make sure you follow NextGen Hoops on X Instagram and Facebook. I’m not quite sure what’s happened here. I think the officials may be looking at the clock or something, but I think it has been resolved as of yet. Tal is currently at the free throw line here for Lapia. Well, Tales does have 10 points. He’s four out of five from the field so far. Has made that early three-pointer. Second trip to the free throw line. Well, the turnover count so far here in the first half has got to 14. Tales makes them both cutting it down to 14 points. Now, if Lafia can cut it down to 10 or less, that will give them something to play for here in the second half. We got to give them a little bit of belief. as now we reach just almost the 3minute mark here in the first half. Brassov goes in much better by Latafia preventing France getting the offensive rebounds. Now Tales had the three-pointer, but great defense by Windendo. Valtas heavily defended by Reat. Penetrates, avoids the block, and a foul has been given. Well, he’s gone right into that bench on the baseline. So, well, hopefully he’s okay. His second forward for team France substitution team France out of game 21 travel the game 16 to free throws Valdis Vers Well, Valdis Valt’s making the first free throw. Of course, all his points have indeed come from the charity stripe cuz he was like a Latian Manu Chenobi with that left-handed drive to the bucket last night against Germany that booked their ticket into this game. 12-point lead currently here to France. Just over two and a half to go in the second quarter. Semifinal number one. Both Spain and Italy will play later on this evening. Rasov tries a fake goes in no foul called a great hesitation by the lemon up and cominging rising superstar or Valt going and there is the comparisons or what do you want to call him the Lavian Goran dragage or the Lavian Genobi Valty I like to call Time winding down while going for a deep hail Mary three-pointer massu. Well, this young man used to play Vas Pimoj and Jevs now with a spin. Nice kick out. Good Bullman while Valtz was left wide open. Penetrates again. Palm fake steps through. Oh, baby. Now he’s getting into game mode. Well, who does he remind you of? Father or grandfather? Cuz he got game. Timeout’s going to be called. It may be a 13-point lead, but Lapia right now clicking into gear. We’ll be back in just a few moments. For every fan in the stands, for every player on the court, every dunk, every block, for every moment, there’s a legacy to be left behind. It all starts here. Make your mark. Welcome back. We’re live here at the Belgrade Arena. Under 90 seconds to go in the second quarter of the first semi-final of the 2025 FEA UAT men’s Euro basket. France leading by 13 points. Well, Lafia looking more confident. Curt’s coming up with a rebound. Well, can they cut it down to single digits with over a minute to go here in the second quarter? It’s going to be turnover number. Yeah, I believe that’s number 15 coming up here for Lavia. That has been their downfall here in the first half. It’s got to be something that this team talk about when they go into the halftime break. Well, coach Valdez Razumovskis has done a magnificent job along with Martine Gulbas. Both coaches of the Friga, they’ve got to find some composure. Lemu, another three-pointer, now extending it back to a 16-point lead for the French. and he’s got 16 tonight. Well, the way he’s playing right now, he might be a part of the training camp for the men’s Euro basket team. They’ll be heading to Kato Vitz. Valtas turnover number 16 or 17 here in the moment now for Lavia. Lem penetrates single-handedly. 18 points here in the first half and it’s an 18-point lead and penetrates again cutting it down but Leblur can’t have the final play. Well, Lavia do have fouls to give. It’s not a bad foul to give away there by Adrian. Personal fault number 15. Well, a timeout is going to be called indeed by France. Well, head coach Elis Pum working with Jadia’s U21 program. The assistant coach Romel Liy the former assistant coach of Sees Pale Mo. So great experienced coaching staff. They’ll try to draw one final playup. And again fans, we thank you for tuning in. We now just have nearly 18,000 live viewers. If you’re watching this game, please hit that like button, subscribe to Fever on YouTube, and follow NextGen Hoops. Well, fans, if you are watching live, please let us know where in the world you’re watching so we can give you a shout out. And also, are you supporting Lapia or are you supporting France? I know we have many fans in both countries. Well, a big safety to cash bar watching from Ria 4.6 France get it inbound. Fadeaway three is oh my goodness. Big time three by a big time player. And that will do the end of the first half. Jonas Bulifa. Well, that is the end of the first half. Basel fans 19-point lead in the first semi-final of the FIA UAT men’s Euro basket. We’re going to leave you with stats and some highlights, but again, we’ll be back for the second half in just under 15 minutes. We’re live here in Belgrade Subia. Well, there your stats right now. France cooking from the perimeter, six out of 16 while 13 field goals from inside the rainbows. Both teams with the exact same free throw shooting percentage. Well, there are your statistics. It has been the Max Sense Lean Show. You know, credit to Lavia. They are outrebounding France, but they’re just not converting on the offensive end. And you know, further trouble, 16 turnovers, one too many. Lem leading all scorers of 18 while it is Tomas Talis with 12 points, followed up by Adon of nine. Valdis Valtas coming off the bench with eight. There your leading scorers. We’ll be back for the second half momentarily. For every fan in the stands. For every player on the court. Every dunk. Every block. For every moment. There’s a legacy to be left behind. It all starts here. Make your mark. Number n. Hey, two teams. on your way. Number n. Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey. Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. For every fan in the stands, for every player on the court, every dunk, every block, for every moment, there’s a legacy to be left behind. It all starts here. Make your mark. Well, welcome back, Bassel fans. We are live here at the Belgrade Arena for the 2025 FEA UAT men’s Euro basket. But currently it is indeed a big victory to France or big lead I should say, excuse me, to France over Lavia. Well, Lavia right now the problem for them has been the turnover. 16 turnovers too many and only one three-point field goal made. They are being led with double figures coming from Tomas Tales. While for the France, it’s been a phenomenal show so far from Sig Strazborg’s Maxense Lem. It’s currently three out of seven from the three-point line. France, although they aren’t winning the rebound count, they actually do have more offensive rebounds than defensive, but so far that is as it stands. I think what they need is position by position to click into place. Saspelis Vadis the point guard dud is they’ve got to stop turning the ball over. That’s the key thing. Well, they are getting good plays so far from the USB koshis that being the number two role as we’ve already seen so far from some of the lead scores but you know speces and viebrutes that is what they need. Second chance points from those two positions. Well again welcome everybody. Josh Beck calling this one live on Fever’s official YouTube platform the semifinal. the first one in which the winner will play either Spain or Italy tomorrow in the final. The 40th edition of the FIFA U8 men’s Euro basket. Well, France indeed they’ve meddled nine times in this competition. They’ve won the championship four times. Coming second place three and also won the bronze two times as well. Go back to 2006. Won Nicola Batum’s current NBA player and played with the French Olympic basketball team last summer. He was the MVP of that tournament. Well, Lapia will get things underway. They don’t want to make a turnover number 17. They do indeed. Here comes Leblur as Maxons Lewan will now go up to 20 points. That is not the way they wanted to begin the second half. Well, the mountain now is just becoming bigger and bigger for Lavia to climb. Still staying in a two-3 zone defense, but France do have six three-point field goals. And now at the moment, they’re picking the zone apart. Oh, simple post entry and now indeed making it a 23-point lead. Nurs pits offs trying to set those high screens. Nice take by Tales. Can’t get it. Big offensive rebound by JP. Well, can they get the three to go? Tal is battling going in. Second chance points. And there you have it. And now he moves up to 14 points. Or remember he is a free agent. Well, now Lafia going into a man-to-man matchup. Yima time space for three fires. McCur secures a rebound. Lafia want a run. Pits ups again out of control and it’s just been the story of the game for them unfortunately. Well, that’s where Lafia has got to build momentum. Puff’s just losing control. And you can see Hugo Yima didn’t really need to do too much. It’s now turnover number 18. Valapia only four so far in the game for France. Oh, wide open at the high post. Jantler unable to finish. Pit off secures the board. and Jeff’s currently second leading scoreer for Lavia, but Talis is right now leading the way. Curts finds Pittops goes up can’t finish. Well, no fouls been cool. So, two free throws coming off a Yoslav Pits number one first for France in third period. Well, he was monumental. He led the way for Latvia in the first half against Germany because Valdis Valtz sealed the deal for them in the second half. He makes the first free throw. Now, he is averaging near a double double here in the UAT men’s Euro basket. As mentioned, playing high school basketball in San Francisco. Second one good. Those are his first points tonight. Well, now Lafia going back into that two-3 zone defense. Len steps through, gets rejected, and now can Lavia push. Double crossover. Now the contested three is up. They probably should have gone a lot quicker or maybe have taken it earlier, but good defense by France. Well, nice penetration again by Bassin Graasov, extending it back to plus 20. That’s his second field goal tonight. He does have two free throws, remember. Pits again, just trying to force the ball inside the paint to Curtis. Now, remember, Kuritz did pick up that injury against Germany, so I’m not quite sure he is 100%. But he’s battling with all he has at the moment. Baseline ball hit now. Vance Vald coming into the game. Pit off faking the hand off. There’s a kick out. Valdes Valdes tales tries a bump. Well, Pas doesn’t take many threes and a foul is going to be given here against Jonas Bulifa with the illegal box out against Ilia. That’s going to be the second T power against France here in the third quarter. 631 to go. Just about getting the ball inbound. Tounces. Another bump. Goes in. Well, tough move going off the bank. 16 tonight. Well, maybe his head coaches may want to think about bringing him into the basketball champions league next year with VFriga. You’ve got going for another deep three. It’s up. No good. Lafia again pushing trying to fight with everything. It’s been a Cinderella run for them so far here in the men’s zero basket of U8. Valdes no das. Are you kidding me? Alzaki. Well, where have you been all game big man? Still a 17-point cushion. Jonas Bula being defended where they leave Max Lean wide open. You don’t want to do that. Big offensive rebound here for France. There’s now Gbe nice back door play goes in. That’s going to be a basket interference by Curitz. substitutions and the game is number 10. Well, is going to go to the bench. So, Ralph’s Udush is going to come into the game. 518 to go here in the third quarter. Well, there’s the penetration down the middle. This is much better though because you know one thing France don’t want to get into trouble is committing too many unnecessary fouls and sending Lapia to the free throw line. Number 16 was Ross Rudans who’s just come off the bench. Ralph Rudans. Well, he does have four points tonight. Ralph Rutans now at the free throw line getting the first one to drop. But it’s almost like every player on this Lapian team had their best game against Lithuania in the round of 16. He had 10 points that night with four rebounds. Second free throw good. Cutting it down to 17. And now Lapia going back into a man-to-man matchup. France looking to bring it down with Gagman Lem in the back court. It’s good defense, but a foul has been called. W. It’s quite a delayed decision, but So free throws coming up here for France. Nice move though by six player Jahel Ter. His first first for Latia third period. Two free throws for who stands at 205 cm again. France just missing the free throw. Clea just getting the second one. Standing it back to an 18-point lead to France. Again, another costly turnover. An unforced turnover for Lavia. Kasov trying to find GD bay. Wow. They’re going to call an illegal screen here against Jaha number 21. Let’s have a look at the replay now. Watch there. That’s tough. That is a tough one. That’s a good take by Valdis Valtas. A good hands-on defense. And now France have numbers. A threeon two. They’ll go for a three. Another offensive board. Something they’ve even dominated their own defensive rebounds tonight. Not only Lafia on that stand. Uda penetrates, finds Graasa. Pump fakes. That’s only going to be the second team foul against Lavia here in the third quarter. Number 21 for Latia. Substitution Latia. entering with number number zero and with number 15 Adrian an well baseline possession coming up the front and you got to love and appreciate the spirit of these Latvian coaches and players knowing it’s an 18-point ball game but nobody can argue they’ve definitely given everything and only having that quarterfinal match up two days ago foul has been given so more free throws coming up for number. Well, again, we want to say a big thank you to everybody watching live on Fever’s official YouTube platform. And if you love international youth basketball, make sure you follow NextGen Hoops, course, who’ve done a magnificent job since, you know, post 2020, building that international platform for youth basketball. Again, you can follow NextGen Hoops to get all the best news, highlights, and content that mattered to you most on X, Instagram, and Facebook. France right now battling. Just want this a little bit more. Another offensive board. Final seconds for Gadeba finding Graasov. Step back. Three is up. This time, Lapia preventing France from getting an offensive rebound. We’ll go into a stack bowl screen sequence. Oh, final seconds coming up and Jeff’s got to go quickly here. No time left. Onelegged fadeaway. It’s up this time. The foul is going to be called against Ilia Kurutz. offensive numbers for Latia. Substitutions on both side game is number 21. Well, 303 to go here in the third quarter. 19-point lead currently here to Leblas. Vza is trying to get up in the face of Gadebe here fullourt. Gade faking the handoff. There’s the baseline play and a onehanded jam. Well, nobody saw that one coming. Nice play by Tom Audrey. It was actually Tom Audrey that started with the Academy of Seo 21-point lead. This is better from Lavia. Good ball movement. Vouters wide open. And there you have it. A better offense. Penetration, kick out, ball reversal. And that cuts it back down yet again to an 18-point deficit. 11 points for Valdis Valtas. But again, it’s just way too easy here for France. Tom Audrey simple penetration taking on both JP and his defender bounces bumps and he’ll go back to the free throw line. Looks like the foul is going to be called against Tomi. That’s good contact right there with the right shoulder. personal fault in France numbers. The game is with number two out of game number three. Well, Valdis Valtz has been one of their key influential players. Definitely the leader of this team in terms of his back court play averaging 15 points per game. This is an 83% free throw shooter so far here in the FIA UAT men’s zero basket. Second one good. Now we’re under two minutes. Can France keep piling on the pressure? Can Lafia make some sort of a run to give them less of a mountain to climb in the fourth quarter? AU tries to penetrate. Tough three off balance. Much better by Lavia. Preventing the offensive rebound. Can they get three good possessions? And Jeff’s getting rejected. Pashima. Now we’re under 19 90 seconds to go. But still Lavia have it. Oh, nice move avoiding the block again. Tough play by Otter. Better manish. Well, now it’s down to 16. Lapia could potentially get two more offenses. Second field goal tonight for Bug Manish. Neither team with any fouls to give. There’s the mismatch. Good recovery by Pitas, but an offensive rebound here for Leblau. Well, there’s a turnover. Valtas comes up with it. Valtas goes coast to coast. And now indeed it’s a 14-point deficit. And that could be a two for one Valapia. Can France get a final bucket? Visas has 15. The average he’s had so far here in the U8 Euro basket. France breaking down the two-3 zone. Lem’s been quiet here in the third, but not for long. Can you don’t leave this young man wide open? You’re looking at the future of the singborn back court. You don’t ever go under the screen against Max Leo and so 19.2 17-point deficit. Latafia can have one final possession. Adrien Zajfs bringing the ball up for Lafia. They want to get the final shot. Remember, France don’t have any fouls to give. And Jeeves goes in. Tough play. France have three seconds. Lem one from the logo. Puts it up. Oh, Muku. Are you kidding me? Max says Le one. Six Strasborg, baby. Six Strasburg. Incredible. Why he took that one from the FIA U8 Euro basket logo and the bank was open. Simply incredible. Well, that is the end of the third quarter. We will be back in just under two minutes. Well, there your stats from the game. The eight three-point field goals along with the amount of turnovers that Laffy have had in this game has been the key difference. Lafia though much better there in the third quarter. But unfortunately for them, 20 turnovers too many. Well, two three-point field goals have been made by Lavia. One by Valdis Valtas, the other one by Tomas Tales. Now Tales is their leading scoreer with 16 points. But Max says Lemu Juan making that Hail Mary three-pointer from the Phoebe 18 Euro Basket logo. Well, it’s now or never here for Lavia. It’s been a Cinderella run since the round of 16 and now they can’t get the first bucket here. The fourth and final quarter and Jeffs finding Valtas want to get a good offense. Pov’s getting the switch. Nice penetration. There’s the bump, but a foul has been called. So, free throws coming up for Ansal number two. Max one, his first throws has had a relatively good game tonight. Well, now has 13 points. He’s three out of four from the free throw line. They got to take it possession by possession here in the fourth quarter if they’re going to try to come back in this one. Second one. Good. France have done a good job of breaking down the two-3 zone. Well, now it is a man-to-man matchup. Final seconds. Le Juan pulls up free throw line. Pits gets a tip and Laf comes up with it. But France is very wary of what’s at stake for them at the moment. Another penetration now making it a 14-point game. A timeout is going to be called by France because that 22-point lead has now been cut down to 14. Another good take by Adrian Anfs. Well, is a comeback on the cards right now for Lavia Cinderella run here at the 2025 Fever UAT men zero basket. Fans again, we welcome everybody watching live on Fever’s official YouTube platform. Please hit that like button, subscribe to Fever on YouTube, and follow NextGen Hoops on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Well, the timeout was caught by Elis Pon just trying to settle this French team down here in the fourth quarter. Remember, they’ve led by as many as 22. Foul has been called, so it’s going to be a trip to the free throw. And that’s a simple way to break down the two-3 zone. You like what France did by putting Jahel Trefler on the baseline with just a simple high post entry from Mesa Fay last has been okay tonight like his point guard teammate Maxon Leman they both currently play for sixborg did actually make some debuts in the pro LMB the highest division of French pro basketball last season. Second one, no good. Pits off, secures a rebound. 15-point lead. I like the message from Lapian Fanat in the YouTube chat. Please, no more turnovers. Well, unfortunately, we may have jinxed it. Nice transition again. Good night. Fred transitioned down the middle as Tfla running like a trailer and having a wide open dunk. Now it’s back to a six 17-point lead. Just over two minutes played here in the fourth and final quarter. And Jeff’s kicks out. Tales may have got it to Ves. A little too slow. Three is up. Three is good by Anvs. Oh, three players could have had a wide open look. And Jeff’s now 18 points this evening. Back to a 14-point deficit. Does Lafia want to play zone or do they want to play man-to-man? Well, Mesa Fay will fire a three. It’s way off the mark, but Tffler comes up with a 50/50. Well, here’s the man you want to put the ball in the hands of, but he gives up now. Gets it back. Lem been on fire tonight against simply bravo. Well, cuisine, the chef, he’s cooking tonight. 31 points for the six drazborg superstar in the making. And I think we’re going to see more of him next season. Ta is going for a long two-pointer. Can’t get it. Both teams have only one foul each so far here in the fourth quarter. And you got to ask the question, had Lafia begun the game like they played in the third quarter, this could be a very different ball game at the moment. Lem looking for the size up, trying to step through. Kicks out. Gade he’s got to shoot this one. Time winding down. Another three. And that’s going to be an out- of- bounds violation. Well, a timeout is going to be called by Lavia trailing by 17 with 624 to go here in the fourth quarter. The first semifinal. The winner of this game will indeed meet either Spain or Italy in the final tomorrow night. The second semi-final will take place later this evening. Well, we’ll return from this timeout in just under one minute. Oh my. Well, the timeout was called by Lavia’s Valdes Razimovskis cuz can they pull off another miracle? Remember if if Lafia are to lose, they will still play for a medal. That would be tomorrow. But anything is possible still with 615 to go. Nice penetration down the middle. Trying to take a body with him, but gets rejected. Oh, what a block by Trefler. Well, that’s solid rim protection. France now looking to close this game out. Final seconds of Lemu one. He’s got 31. Another step back. Another three. And that is where France, well, they’ve been very dominant tonight. Of course, they’re now at the point. They have 31 rebounds. 32, excuse me. They have 12 offensive boards. Well, no, I take that back. That was Lavia. France still, as we speak, have more offensive rebounds than Lapia than defensive rebounds. Excuse me. So, they have 16 offensive rebounds and only 10 defensive. I don’t think I’ve ever known an international game, junior, professional, any level, where a team has had more offensive boards than defensive. If anyone knows of a game, let me know please. Final seconds for Gadebe. Going for a step back. Tough one. Bank not open this time. Lapia coming up with it. Well, if they’re going to make a comeback, they got to find ways to score here. Talis bobs in good defense. Well, that’s solid defense. Very well stood there by Tom Advi. Didn’t need to do too much. 5 seconds here on the shot clock for Lavia. Well, they go for a quick three. It’s up. It’s a good look, but unable to finish. And that is where it’s been tough tonight for Lavia. Just haven’t been able to consistently knock down the perimeter shots. Only three out of 13 tonight for the Lavians. While France, on the other hand, well, it’s been a good day for them. Nine out of 29. Andre pulls off in the mid-range now extending it to a 19-point lead as now we’re under halfway to go. I don’t know what’s happened here, but I think a foul has been given us something. But yeah, I think France is going to get this back. The game is with number. You can see the two-point field goals haven’t really been too dissimilar. Only three more in favor of France. There’s the baseline play by Hugo Iima. Another kick out finds him. Bit of contact. No foul call, but he finishes. And now making it yet again a 21-point lead to Leblau. He’s had a good game tonight. The story here for France’s offense has been Max Lemiris. Sixer on the shot clock. Lafia has got to make a choice quick off the dribble under pressure and it just won’t go. But France’s defense, well, as mentioned, they’ve been a big talking point in terms of how many turnovers the 22 turnovers committed by Lapia. And they showed this defensive excellence against Slovenia two days ago. Cle with a seal off goes in. Well, I thought a foul had been cool, but no, they continue playing now. A 23-point lead with 330 to go here in the fourth quarter. Well, there’s the bump. The foul is going to be called on the ground, but it’s a good take by Adrian Zachs. his first for substitutions Latia. The game is with number 49. Well, magnificent job for coach Elis Pum taking this team of course respectfully say that with 321 leading by 23 to a final unless a miracle could happen here for Lavia. is coming off the curl screen. Lapia go for another three in the corner. Another good look. But again, you got to feel for these Latian players as mentioned the entire group stage not winning a single game going up against Lithuania in the round of 16 who in my mind were the heavy favorites to win this tournament and defeating them. And then the exciting gaming is Germany as Grassoff now extending France’s lead to 25. And Lapia is going to call timeout with 253 to go here in the fourth quarter. Well, you can start to feel it. Allelu. Well, we’ll return in just one minute. For every fan in the stands, for every player on the court, every dunk, every block, for every moment, there’s a legacy to be left behind. It all starts here. Make your mark. Well, a timeout was called by Lapia. For them, it’s about playing for pride. France has been excellent tonight, currently leading by 25 points. It’s the last bucket made by Bassian Grassoff again. Hedging on the screens. Another three in the corner. Three is up. No good. Foul is going to be called there because Yarla Pits did a monumental job of securing the offensive rebound. Oh, good take by Valtas, but in the end turns it over. France happy to patiently take their time on every offense. Well, it’s been quite a while, nine years, I would say. Nine in total since France last won the FIBUAT men’s zero basket at epic final in which they defeated Lithuania. Number one in team Latia is third of Latia. Substitution France 87 by Rainar out of game three. Well, now we hit the two-minute mark. Zayn just getting caught in a double team. Passes out of this one. Grass up three in the corner is up. No good. France almost coming up with yet again another big offensive board, but in the end inadvertedly turning it over. That’s just been the difference in this game. France have just come out very determined. 17 offensive boards out of their 30 total. Lap’s got to get inbound. Smart play by Ottober of man is just throwing it off the defense because that would have been a 5-second violation had he taken any longer. Now Bmanish penetrates kicks this one out in the corner. Quiet game tonight for Yaroslap picks up but going pick and roll here. That’s good ballman yet again. They had a three but a traveling violation is going to be called. So yet again the unfortunate case of just too many unwanted turnovers tonight for Lavia. And that indeed is turnover number 24. So final substitutions coming in for France. Well is going to lead the game. He’s had some good moments tonight. Eight points, three rebounds, two assists. Second leading score. Well, it’s been the leading scoring show tonight from Sig Strasborg. 11 points from Jah Trefler. But who could talk about 31 points or who could forget I should say from Max Lem incredible showcase 50% from the three-point line. Six out of 12. Another three for France. Dean didn’t make another one. That is three-pointer number 11. Mesa Fay only with his first field goal tonight. 28-point lead. Better manish. Kicks out. Another rejection. Pas Jonas Bulifa. Lafia don’t have any vows to give, but the inevitable will be see them go into the bronze medal game as nice move by Bassian Grass now making it a 30point lead to Leblur. It’s going to be quite a hard offensive foul. Now remember, like I said, the victory last night or two nights ago, excuse me, for Lavia, I don’t think there’s too much in it. It’s an illegal screen. I think there’s a Bit of a sensationalized reaction there, but that’s of course expected. As I was saying though, to all the Lapian fans watching, still another medal to play for. Urslam Pits off goes in for the block. Remember Lapia did make the final of the FIBU8 men’s Euro basket 2018. Foul has been given. So two free throws coming up for Lavia. Personal number 87 as you will recal currently at the free throw line now it’s all the consolation with 24.7 France will await to find out who will they play will it be Italy or will it be Spain remember that semiinal will be taking place later after this on the Italians have been on fire. Spain’s victory against Turkey yesterday very convincing as well as Rud Rud unable to make it. There you can see allel that is what those fans are saying. Still a little bit of time difference between game and shot clock but France showing the respect to their opponents. A 29-point victory tonight for Leblau and they will go to the final. It’s been nine years since France have won the FEMA UAT men zero basket. Frankie Nilina was indeed the man who won the most valuable player award. And who will they play tomorrow? Remember the next semi-final will be coming up later on in just under an hour as Spain will take on Italy. Well to the Lapium Bassel fans, it’s not over. You still have the bronze medal to play tomorrow. Josh B calling this one. Thank you for joining us and we’ll see you for the next semi-final in just under an hour live here in Bgrade. Sudia Baby, baby. Hallelujah. Fire. Come on. Green party. Baby Chanel.

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