The initial stage of the World Men’s Basketball Championship qualification saw several teams struggle, with some notable disappointments across the board. The performance of several favorites was marked by setbacks, including the lithuanian team, France, and Spain, among others. The qualification round featured several unexpected outcomes across various matches.
However, the most significant performance dip was recorded by the Greek team. During the first week of July, Greece played two matches against Romanian and Portuguese opponents, both teams considered to be of a lower caliber. In these two contests, the Greek team scored a total of 122 points and registered two losses.
The initial setback occurred in an away game where Greece lost to Romania with a score of 66 to 73. Subsequently, in a home fixture, they were defeated by Portugal with a score of 56 to 71. Following the second match, the headline of the second half of the day’s newspaper, “Fos,” was reported as “A nightmare.” This headline was noted for being particularly understated given the results.
These performances contributed to a perception that the initial phase of the tournament was, in some regards, ugly for the Greek squad.
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