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VIDNOJE (FIBA U21 World Championship for Women) – Hungary edged Spain 79-76 in overtime to prevent them from reaching the quarter-finals and open the door for Brazil instead.
Spain, Japan and Brazil each finished with 1-4 records, but Brazil advanced with a superior goal difference.
The fact that Brazil advance will rub salt in the wound for Spain because it was the latter who prevailed in their season-opening encounter.
The Spanish looked doomed at the start of the fourth quarter but they fought back from an 11-point deficit to the tie the contest at 70-70.
In the extra five minutes, the Hungarians did just enough to win.
Spain put up their fair share of attempts from behind the arc, converting nine of 24 (37.5%).
Hungary were six of 14 (42.9%) from long range.
The Hungarians, meanwhile, were more determined to get shots closer to the basket and pick up fouls.
They were 25 of 34 (73.5%) at the stripe, compared to Spain’s 11 of 15 (73.3%).
Hungary finished their Group B campaign with a 3-2 record behind undefeated Team USA and second-top Australia.
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