TURKEY – FRANCE. The Blues miraculously qualify for the quarter-finals of this Euro 2022 basketball after an extension hung this Saturday, September 10 against Turkey.
14:20 – The summary of the match
The Blues qualify for the quarter-finals of this Euro 2022 basketball after having dismissed Turkey (87-86) in a miraculous way. Vincent Collet’s men started the first quarter well, relying on a Rudy Gobert and an in-form Guerschon Yabusele. Both players finished the first act with nine points each. Opposite, Ergin Ataman’s players were sorely lacking in skill during the first quarter with a 1/7 three-pointer. But in the second period, and despite a 16-point lead, the Turks did not let go and printed a different rhythm accompanied by a better address. At the end of the first period, the “Twelve Giants” came back to eight points and made a series of three consecutive three-point baskets before returning to the locker room. And then the disaster happened for the Blues. The French scored just six points and lost 22-6 in that third quarter and entered the final ten minutes six points behind. And in the last quarter, the Turks did not slow down and continued to be skilful at three points and in particular Bugrahan Tuncer who finished the meeting with 20 points and an insolent success at three points. And it was at the end of this fourth quarter that the scenario became completely crazy. There are a few seconds left to play and France is trailing by two points and commits a technical foul, leaving the way clear to the quarter-finals for the Turks. But Korkmaz misses his two free throws and possession changes hands. Evan Fournier try two points and miss but the heroic Rudy Gobert (20 points and 17 rebons) is on the fallout and slams a monstrous dunk sending his people into overtime. The crazy scenario continues in overtime as the Blues lead by two points at the very end but lose the ball. Last possession for the Turks but Terry Tarpey makes a magnificent interception ensuring victory for the French. The latter will have to recover from their emotions before facing Serbia or Italy who face each other this Sunday at 6 p.m.
2:10 p.m. – “I thought it was over,” says Gobert
Rudy Gobert thought that this Turkey – France was going to escape his team and that the end of this Euro 2022 basketball was near: “We had to finish strong and I was lucky. We are emotionally tired. The match is at midday and for both teams it was necessary to get this game, I thought it was over and they missed the two free throws and they gave us the opportunity to come back”.
14:05 – The Blues will face Serbia or Italy
France is now waiting for its next opponent for the quarter-finals of this Euro 2022. The Blues will face Serbia or Italy.
13:59 – Tarpey’s interception saves the Blues! France wins
IT’S FINISH !! The Blues qualify after an absolutely incredible Turkey – France!
13:58 – Another rebound for Gobert
After a three-point basket missed by M’Baye, Rudy Gobert is still on the rebound. The Turks foul and Gobert advances on the free throw line (87-86).
13:58 – One point difference
39 seconds from the end, Turkey is one point behind the Blues in this extension of this Turkey – France.
13:56 – Heurtel’s loss of ball
Thomas Heurtel loses a ball. Possession is for the Turks as they are three points behind the Blues in this Turkey – France.
13:54 – It’s an unsportsmanlike foul
It is indeed an unsportsmanlike foul in this Turkey – France. Rudy Gobert managed one of his two free throws and gave the Blues a five-point lead who had possession.
13:53 – Possibly an unsportsmanlike foul against the Turks
The referees analyze the video in this Turkey – France after a foul on Rudy Gobert.
13:52 – Evan Fournier scores from three points
Evan Fournier comes out of his box in this Turkey – France and puts a three-point basket. The Blues resume three lengths ahead (86-83).
13:51 – Korkmaz’s three-point shot
What a shot from Korkmaz that keeps the Turks alive in this extra time. They equalize with the Blues (83-83).
13:51 – Who can stop Gobert?
Rudy Gobert takes a new rebound and scores two new points in this Turkey – France.
13:50 – The walk to Korkmaz
Korkmaz is sanctioned with a walk in this Turkey – France. Possession changes hands.
13:49 – What a rebound from Gobert
The first points of this extension of this Turkey – France are scored by the hero of the Blues Rudy Gobert.
13:47 – Extension!
The Blues can breathe in this Turkey – France. The last Turkish possession comes to nothing and Vincent Collet’s players snatch an extension.
13:46 – Time out for Ataman
Ataman calls for a time out in this Turkey v France as the Turks have 2.5 seconds to win and qualify.
13:45 – The rebound in dunk for Gobert!!!!
UNBELIEVABLE ! The Blues equalize 2.5 seconds from the end of this Turkey – France thanks to Rudy Gobert who dunks just after the rebound!
13:42 – Osman misses both baskets
It is perhaps the last French hope in this Turkey – France. Osman misses his two free throws but the Tips still have one possession.
13:41 – Luwawu-Cabarrot commits an unsportsmanlike foul
After a French basket, Luwawu-Cabarrot commits an unsportsmanlike foul. But the referees come together to watch the video.
13:40 – Korkmaz puts the two free throws, the Blues are two possessions away
The matter is complicated in this Turkey – France. Korkmaz gives his team a two-possession lead.
13:38 – Fournier walks on the line, loss of ball for the Blues
Evan Fournier walks the line. The Blues lose the ball. The French are going to foul and the Turks are on the free throw line.
13:37 – Time out for Collet
This could be the last possession of the Blues in this Turkey – France and Vincent Collet asks for a time out to give his last instructions. The Turks lead 75-73.