The Sapphires ensured that there would be no revenge from Italy for the 2016 gold medal game, dominating the final term of an otherwise hotly contested encounter to secure a 64-46 victory and earn a place in the FIBA Under 17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals where they will play fellow tournament heavyweights France.
Sapphires strong finish secures victory over…
The Sapphires ensured that there would be no revenge from Italy for the 2016 gold medal game, dominating the final term of an otherwise hotly contested encounter to secure a 64-46 victory and earn a place in the FIBA Under 17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals where they will play fellow tournament heavyweights France.