Israel's Women's U20 Basketball Team Beats Belgium to Reach European Championship Final
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israel's women's under-20 basketball team defeated Belgium 70-59 on Saturday to reach the European Championship final for the first time, led by Maayan Cohen's 26 points and strong team defense.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's U20 women's basketball team beat Belgium to reach the European Championship final.
- Maayan Cohen scored 26 points with eight three-pointers for Israel.
- Israel led 41-20 at halftime after a dominant second quarter.
- Belgium tried to rally in the second half but Israel maintained control.
- Key players Ayala Oren and Maya Zilbershlag contributed crucial points.
- The victory marks a historic milestone for Israeli women's youth basketball.
In a historic achievement, Israel's women's under-20 basketball team defeated Belgium on Saturday to secure a place in the European Championship final. Coached by Tal Natan, the Israeli squad dominated the game from start to finish, with Maayan Cohen delivering an outstanding performance by scoring 26 points, including eight three-pointers out of the team's total 17.
Israel opened the match strongly, hitting four consecutive three-pointers to take an early 12-2 lead. Despite Belgium's efforts to close the gap, Israel maintained control, especially in the second quarter where they outscored Belgium 41-20, largely thanks to Cohen's shooting spree. At halftime, Israel led 41-20.
Belgium attempted a comeback in the second half, narrowing the margin, but Israel's team executed well under pressure. Key contributions from Ayala Oren and Maya Zilbershlag helped Israel sustain their lead. The final score reflected Israel's dominance and secured their historic advancement to the championship final.
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