In the 9-16 placement match between Montenegro and Azerbaijan, the game reached a critical juncture with the score at 61:58 in favor of Montenegro, just moments before the conclusion of regulation time. The tension peaked when Montenegro’s defender, Vuka Ivelja, attempted two free throws. Following the missed shots, possession of the ball shifted decisively to the Azerbaijani squad.
The momentum swung rapidly when the ball found its way to Azar Ibrahimov. Despite having recorded only three points for the contest, Ibrahimov initiated a long, precise throw across the length of the court. The resulting play proved pivotal, as the ball successfully entered the basket, forcing the contest into a period of overtime.
Despite the challenging conclusion to the fourth quarter, Montenegro managed to secure the victory in the ensuing prolongation period. The final score for the match was recorded as 77:71. The quarter scores reflected the intense back-and-forth nature of the contest: (16:13, 15:15, 9:22, 21:11, 16:10).
The successful throw and subsequent play ensured the prolonged action, ultimately confirming Montenegro’s win in this competitive match.
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