The German basketball players suffered a significant defeat in the second game of the Olympic qualification against top favorites Australia.
Lost against Australia team by national coach Lisa Thomaidis on Saturday (February 10th, 2024) in Belém, Brazil with 52:85 (24:54) and had absolutely no chance. Without the two ailing WNBA professionals Satou and Nyara Sabally, Germany was already hopelessly behind at the break. The best German thrower was once again Leonie Fiebich with twelve points.
Good chances for the Olympics
After the surprise coup against two-time European champions Serbia at the start on Thursday, the German basketball players still have a good chance of qualifying for the Olympic Games for the first time. If host Brazil wins against Serbia on Sunday night in Germany, the selection of the German Basketball Federation will already have secured their ticket to Paris.
Otherwise, the decision will be made on the last matchday this Sunday, when Germany meets Brazil at 0.00 CET. First, the Australians, who have already qualified for the Olympics after beating Germany, will play against Serbia (9 p.m.).