ESpain excited in its debut in the Eurobasket (70-85). The team led by Miguel Méndez bent Britain In a match that broke in the second quarter after a 12-30 partial commanded by a young people's revolution that despite debuting in the tournament did not wrinkle.
The British, who came to lose 34 pointsreacted in the second half minimizing the distance, but they could not avoid defeat. Spain will face Germany this Friday (8:00 p.m.) with the aim of achieving a triumph that allows you to seal your pass to rooms.
Miguel Méndez greets Elisa Aguilar, president of the Feb.
The Spanish coach spoke at the press conference After the match and praised the team's work. “It's a young team and I'm very happy with the first game. We played very good basketball for 25-28 minutes And we control the rest of the game, ”he said. The Galician recognized Some defensive problems (Spain lost the fight for rebound 38-25) And it warned of the danger of group D: “Each game is a war And I think Great Britain has had the virtue of not letting out the game, of continuing to work until the end. Despite going 35 below, he has kept the important players thinking about lowering the difference. “
Thinking about possible draws
Méndez considers that there are several selectors with the same mentality when facing the group. “I think that Anna Montañana thought the same as me, that there may be victories and defeats in this group, and there may be triples draws. They wanted to return to the game and I think it is remarkable of them. We knew how to maintain a good difference, If you ask me before the game if I sign an end with the victory for 15 I think we would have signed all. There are good things, things to correct, and tomorrow is another day “he said.
If you ask me before the game if I sign an end with the victory for 15 I think we would have signed all
As for this Friday's game against Germanya priori the hardest opponent of the group and plays at home, said that “we have prepared this meeting before coming here, obviously. Every day is a different war. You have to quickly forget about it. Dine well, with a smile. You know this team well, there is a lot of joy, ”he settled.
