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It was certainly one of the most exciting basketball games of the year: the German women’s national team defeated the Czech Republic 71:69 after extra time with a lot of struggle and faith, sensationally managed to participate in the Olympic qualifiers and today meets Serbia in the match for fifth place in this European tournament – Live and free from 2.05pm on MagentaSport, which also broadcasts the final between Spain and Belgium from 7.50pm. Germany’s success, the biggest since they won the bronze medal 26 years ago, is credited to new coach Lisa Toumaidis. From zero to the top 6 in Europe in just one month. “It feels great and really unexpected. It’s unbelievable,” says Thomaidis, who sees the team’s intense cohesion and willingness to learn as the basis for German development: “I really admire the team, they are very open to everything. For training and new ideas. It’s a group.” Wonderful women.”
The next step is to “build on what we’ve done here. It’s a dream. I hope you get recognition and interest in the basketball community, as well as in the sports community in Germany.” Full interview link: https://cloud.thinxpool.de/s/ExxWoDDsZtkCoWw
Here is the synopsis and clips of the crime thriller against the Czech Republic in yesterday’s women’s basketball tournament. And the match for fifth place continues today, Germany against Serbia, from 2.05 pm, with Michael Corner and Romy Barr. The third place match starts at 4.50pm. Spain vs Belgium final from 7.50pm. All games are live and free at MagentaSport.
Here’s the story again: Was. to. a. Drama – It’s 61:63 against Germany. There are only seconds left to play. Germany missed several chances to equalise. Then the Czech Republic celebrates. game over. But the judges watched the final scene again. There is actual possession of Germany with 0.4 (!) seconds on the clock. Then Germany also scores the equalizer, the goal is important. Leonie Vibich throws Germany in overtime! “It was the biggest shot of my career,” Fibich reveals. In overtime, the Czech Republic is on the gas and has a temporary lead of six points. But Germany is catching up again – 1.6 seconds. There are two free throws for Germany with a score of 69:69. Once again, Vibich and the last litter of the Czechs didn’t sit well. Germany won 71:69, and is in the fifth-place match and qualified for the Olympic Qualification Tournament. “I get goosebumps,” says Emilie Bisoir happily. “The Olympics is the goal of every athlete.” The last minute of the match, which then went on for a long time, with missed chances, video evidence, par and emotions in the clip: https://www.clipro.tv/player?publishJobID=bmxLMGhGcTNkWlh4VkY0ak9xNzF5N3lqb1lRRFJuL1RVODFxU0lGS0s1MD0=
Offense Part 2: Chasing in overtime and free throws in the clip: https://www.clipro.tv/player?publishJobID=VDdRUkkyM0NwdXJhQTFTMTh4bXZWcHg4eXJCV015ZXl4ajNPdmRuZDFWdz0=
Crime Part 3: The Last of the Lost Czechs and the Subsequent Emotions in the Clip: https://www.clipro.tv/player?publishJobID=TzlPM1E0Wis1QlhHamVDVEtDVlR1UUtkc25HWU9lUERWRzNpNVlIRzBzWT0=
“The biggest hit of my career”
Leonie Vebic of Germany equalized and converted the free throw just before the end of extra time: “I’m so proud of my team. We never thought we’d play for fifth place and qualify for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. I have nothing but feelings right now. I have no words. I’m crazy happy.” On her tying throw before extra time: “It was planned. I was surprised I was so free. It was the biggest throw I ever made in my career.”
Emily Biswar, Germany: “It was absolutely wild. You only see something like that in movies or historical moments. The fact that we managed to do it is unique. I also think we really deserved it as a team. The cohesion and team chemistry we have secured ourselves 0.4 seconds ago. We were We know we have nothing to lose. That Leo did – amazing.” On the fact that Germany is part of the Olympic qualifiers: “I get goosebumps. The Olympics is the goal of every athlete.”
Link to both interviews: https://cloud.thinxpool.de/s/Pfw7kBNBq2tR7PX
Women’s basketball tournament live and free at MagentaSport:
Sunday, 06/25/2023
From 2:05 pm: Match for fifth place Germany – Serbia
From 4:50 pm: Match for third place: Hungary – France
From 7.50 pm: Final EM Spain – Belgium
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