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France Falls to Spain 65-64, Heads to EuroBasket Bronze Match

A 5-for-30 display from beyond the arc cost them a spot in the final, leaving them to battle for bronze on Sunday.

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Grace Geyoro et les Bleues ont fait chuter le Brésil.
Iliana Rupert et les Bleues visent le sacre à l’Euro.
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Overview

  • France fell 65-64 to Spain in a tense semi-final, missing a potential game-tying free throw in the final seconds.
  • The Bleues managed just five successful three-pointers out of 30 attempts, undermining their offensive rhythm.
  • Captain Valériane Ayayi led the team with 13 points and three crucial steals before halftime.
  • Spain advanced to the final thanks to veteran Alba Torrens and 19-year-old Awa Fam, who combined for 33 points and key plays down the stretch.
  • France will face the loser of the Belgium-Italy semi-final in Sunday’s bronze medal match in Piraeus.