In the Women’s European Championship final, Belgium stages an incredible comeback – much to the dismay of the Spanish basketball players. The local press is appalled.
Unbelieving joy on one side – dismay and tears on the other: Belgium defended the title at the Women’s Basketball European Championship in an unbelievable drama against Spain.
After a spectacular comeback in the last quarter, the Belgians prevailed with 67:65 (31:37). In the final period, the Iberians’ lead had been twelve points twice. But with a 16:2 run and the decisive points in the last seconds of the game, the ladies from the Benelux state celebrated the triumph that was no longer thought possible.
The Belgians’ comeback in the European Championship final stunned Spain
“One is a bit lost for words,” commented expert Ireti Amoji on MagentaTV: “One can’t think of anything else.”
“Maximum Cruelty for Spain”
“We had almost written them off – they are achieving the almost impossible,” said commentator Alexander Frisch.
Spain was leading 65:53. But in the last minutes, the players’ nerves failed them. Devastating turnovers and weak shots were ice-coldly exploited by Belgium.
The local press reacted in dismay to the drama. “Maximum cruelty for Spain,” wrote as. The Marca chose similar words: “No European Championship title after the cruelest end.”
The Belgian Nieuwsblad raved about an “unbelievable” and “phenomenal comeback”.