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DAY 2: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland take the wins
13. 8. 2026
Another day at the U14 Slovenia Ball proved just how hungry all these countries are for victory. Foto: KZS/Blaž Lenček

Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated the game with impressive plays on both ends of the court. They started strongly, scoring 26 points in the first quarter while allowing just 11. The game continued in their favor, as they maintained control throughout the following quarters. Romania fought back in the final quarter, winning it 28:11, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their second victory with a 73:53 win. The most efficient player was Davud Sarić with 12 points, 11 rebounds and one assist for an efficiency rating of 11.

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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Romania
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Hungary opened the game strongly, taking an early 29:13 lead in the first quarter. They continued to play well on both ends of the court, controlling the pace of the game and keeping Bulgaria under pressure. Hungary maintained their advantage throughout the second quarter and went into halftime with a 16-point lead (70:54). They continued in the same rhythm after the break, using their strong offense and defence to keep control of the game. Bulgaria fought back in the final stages, but it was not enough to turn the game around. Hungary secured their second win with an 84:71 victory. The most efficient player was Bertin Konecsnyi with 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for an efficiency rating of 34.

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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Hungary
Bulgaria

The game started very evenly, with both teams showing their quality and ending the first quarter tied at 23:23. Slovakia quickly took control in the second quarter, building a 10-point lead and heading into halftime ahead 51:41. The third quarter was much more balanced, with both teams scoring 15 points, leaving Slovakia with the same 10-point advantage heading into the final quarter. The last quarter brought little change to the score, as the difference shifted by just one point. In the end, the strong second quarter proved crucial, as Slovakia secured an 85:74 victory, their first this year. The most efficient player was Matej Richter with 24 points, five rebounds and one assist for an efficiency rating of 22.

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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Slovakia
Croatia

Slovenia started the game strongly, taking a 22:17 lead after the first quarter. Poland quickly closed the gap at the beginning of the second quarter, getting within two points, but Slovenia responded with two consecutive three-pointers to extend their advantage. Poland answered in the same fashion, hitting from beyond the arc and eventually taking the lead before halftime. They then went on an 11:0 run without a Slovenian basket, heading into the break with a 48:41 lead. Poland continued to build their advantage in the third quarter, extending the lead to more than 10 points. However, Slovenia stayed in the fight, with a three-point buzzer-beater cutting the deficit to nine points at the end of the quarter (61:70). Poland proved too strong in the final quarter and maintained control until the end, securing their second win of the tournament with an 87:71 victory. The most efficient player was Bruno Jusiel with 24 points, seven rebounds and one assist for an efficiency rating of 23.

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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Poland
Slovenia
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