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Russia 66 (14, 34, 40)
Chitikov 16, Zamanski/Nikolaenko 10

GB Students 72 (18, 36, 56)
Joseph/Lethunya 20, Baah/Bernard 10

This was the game GBR wanted to win; preparation had gone well and the players were ready to play.

Neil Fingleton dominated the early offensive play and GBR led 18-14 after the first quarter. Captain Junior Williams had done a great job on defending Russia's outstanding Chouchakov and helping GBR to a 32-24 second quarter lead.

GBR were playing extremely well until four minutes to go in the period, but Russia rallied to close to within 2 points at 36-34 (to GB) at half time.

The question was "could GBR sustain this intensity in the second half?". Fouls to key players on both sides might be the key.

The answers to these questions came soon. GBR continued to be terrific in defense and led 56-40 after the third quarter. Could they maintain this into the fourth? Was a 16 point lead sufficient?

The answer was a resounding "YES". Coaches Nemeth and Garbelotto should be congratulated.

Lethunya and Joseph 18 points, Baah 10 points, Bernard 10 points

A great victory and high spirits for the final 16 - heads will turn at this result.
Source: BUSA - www.gbr-worldunigames.org.uk

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