FIBA World Cup 2023, Italy qualifies for the quarter-finals after defeating Puerto Rico

MANILA, September 3, 2023 – Italy is there and qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIBA World Cup. Bouzico Blues They beat Puerto Rico In the decisive game 73-57. Italbasket – led by Pippo Ricci – immediately starts well and extends, blocking the attack in the central part but succeeding in doing so. to escape in the last quarter And an extraordinary victory.

In the next round of the national team You will face the United States or Lithuaniakisa: I’ll be the blues The first in the group If in Challenge 14 Serbia will beat the Dominican Republic.

Feelings of the Federal President cIanni Petrucci: “Italy are finally in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, which hasn’t happened in many years. Smart choices were made and the team was perfect. Now we have to dream. We have a first-class coaching staff.” The national team did not win the quarter-finals Since the 1998 World Cupedition therein ct Gianmarco Buzico.

Italy and Puerto Rico Direct

9:30	The decisive challenge	Italy qualifies for the quarter-finals if it beats Puerto Rico. In case of defeat it will be eliminated. The ranking is linked between Serbia and the Dominican Republic: if Serbia wins, Italy will take first place, otherwise it will take second place.
9:40	Where do you see the game	The Italy-Puerto Rico match is broadcast live on Rai 2, Sky Sport Summer, Now and Dazn.
9:45	former	Italy can smile when you think of its antecedents with Puerto Rico, who were defeated in the semi-finals of the last pre-Olympic tournament, and this summer, on the occasion of the friendly match played in Ravenna on August 13 (final score 98-65). .
9:50	No opponents in the quarter-finals	In the event of qualification, Puzeku’s team will face the United States or Lithuania.
10 am	First Italy-Puerto Rico	Start italy-puerto rico.
10:10	A rolling start for Italy	Italy advanced 15-6 in the fifth minute.
10:19	Italy is leading at the end of the first quarter	The Azzurri advanced 25-15 at the end of the first quarter. Excellent performance for tonout and spaso
10:31 a.m	Puerto Rico is trying to make a comeback	Some shooting difficulties for Italy in the second quarter: 30-25 in the 15th minute.
10:41 a.m	The second quarter also ends. Balance game	Italy is falling behind in attack and Puerto Rico is back in the game. The Azzurri advanced 39-36 in the 20th minute.
10:57 a.m	Teams return to the stadiums	The third quarter takes place out of Italy and Puerto Rico.
11:03	The battle is in the third quarter	A game that is always played on the edge of balance. Italy advanced 41-40 in the 25th minute.
11:15	The third quarter is over: Italy leads	Italy is trying to expand, but Puerto Rico is not giving up. The Azzurri advanced 51-47 in the 30th minute.
11:27	Italy is looking for the decisive extension	The Azzurri tries to escape: 63-53 in the 35th minute.
11:42	Italy defeats Puerto Rico and advances to the quarter-finals	It’s Big Italy in Manila. The Azzurri defeated Puerto Rico (73-57) and qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup.