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FIBA Europe Under 16 Division B
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Romania bounced back from their opening day defeat at the FIBA Europe U16 European Championship for Women Division B to beat Israel (71-55) to qualify for the next phase.
In Group A, Portugal defeated Luxembourg (66-34) with 16 points coming from Laura Ferreira. Luxembourg started the game well and led (18-13) by the end of the first quarter. After the positive start it went downhill all the way for Luxembourg as they managed just to score 16 points in the remaining 30 minutes.
Latvia were given a good workout by Ukraine. But with 20 points coming from Kitija Laksa and reasonable free-throwing shooting at the end was enough for the victory (52-47).
In Group B, Slovenia beat Estonia in the only game (71-42). Eva Lisec led her team with 15 points. All three teams from this group have already qualified for the qualifying round. England meet Slovenia to decide the group winner.
Lithuania secured top spot in Group C by beating Bulgaria (68-55). It was not a brilliant performance but with 21 points coming from Dalia Belickaite, Lithuania always had the advantage.
Romania were back to their best with Iulia Raileanu scoring 19 points and collecting 13 rebounds as they despatched Israel (71-55). For Israel the competition is over as they play in the classification for 13th place.
Germany dominated Group D rivals Ireland (80-43) while Denmark rolled over Switzerland (64-48) with 24 points coming from Sofie Preetzmann. Ireland cannot qualify any more and join Israel in the list of teams eliminated on day 2.
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U16 Division A
Final Round
21 August 2011: Spain beat Belgium in final for another trophy
20 August 2011: Belgium and Spain are the finalists - France: not going to U17 World Championship
19 August 2011: Belgium, Italy, Spain and Turkey in semi-final
Qualifying Round
17 August 2011: France clinch quarter-final spot
16 August 2011: Italy & Belgium qualify while France lose again
15 August 2011: Italy shock France
Preliminary Round
15 August 2011: Finland eliminated by hosts Italy
12 August 2011: France win while three teams are eliminated from title race
11 August 2011: France lose to Turkey by 1 point
U16 Division B
Final Round
21 August 2011: Germany takes trophy home
20 August 2011: England and Germany going to Division A
19 August 2011: Bulgaria, England, Germany and Latvia qualify for semi-final
Qualifying Round
17 August 2011: Quarter-final bracket set
16 August 2011: All quarter-finalists still not known
15 August 2011: Germany, Lithuania and Portugal going strong
Preliminary Round
15 August 2011: Luxembourg's struggles continue
12 August 2011: Ireland and Israel eliminated
11 August 2011: Switzerland start well