Ukraine U-16 team lost to Denmark at Euroball: match details.

In the first match of the second stage of the U-16 European Championship in basketball, the women's cadet team of Ukraine lost by 43:55 to Denmark. The first quarter saw the Ukrainian team hold the advantage, but in the last minute, the opponents managed to win the quarter 18:15. In the second quarter, Denmark began to dictate their terms and increased their lead by halftime, which both teams ended with a score of 33:23.

According to inkorr.com: After the break, the situation on the court did not change - Denmark maintained their lead, although the offensive play of both teams raised questions. Both teams scored 30% of their shots, but free throw performance was decisive. Denmark made 16 out of 23 free throws, while the Ukrainians made only 8 out of 10.

The top scorer for the Ukrainian team was Maria-Luiza Dzihora, who scored 11 points. In the next match, the Ukrainians will play for places 12-16 against Sweden, who today lost to Iceland 77:102.

Victory of Ukrainian basketball players in the pre-qualification for the 2027 World Cup

The situation regarding victories in Ukrainian basketball teams looks ambiguous. The women's U-16 team faced defeat, while the men's team successfully passed the pre-qualification for the 2027 World Championship, winning an away match against Slovakia 98:86.

Additionally, the national men's team of Ukraine achieved another victory in the pre-qualification, defeating Switzerland at home 73:64. In this match, the highest points were scored by Sanon and Lypovyi, demonstrating the team's strength and earning important points.

After a disappointing start in the U-16 European Championship, the women's cadet team of Ukraine is trying to improve their position. Meanwhile, the men's team continues to please with their performance in the pre-qualification for the 2027 World Championship. This indicates different stages of development for both teams and highlights the need for stability and improvement in the women's team results.