Spain completed the first period of the balanced match 19-18 ahead.
The Spaniards, which use the pot under the pot, went to Belgium, which was forced from behind the three-point line, and went between the circuit with a superiority of 37-31.
Belgium, in the third quarter Meesseman’s weight in the game seized the superiority, but the final period leading to the leading side, 52-49 score was Spain.
Spain, which started well in the last period, increased the difference to 12 points 3 minutes before the end of the match: 65-53. Belgium did not leave the struggle, the remaining section did not recognize the chance to respond to the opponent with a series of 14-0 and 67-65 victory left the match.
Meesseman in Belgium, 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 stealing contributed to the win. Allemand 19 and Linskens scored 17 points. In Spain, Ayuso, Pueyo and Ginzo’nun 11’er, the defeat could not prevent.
Belgium, which won its first championship at the 2023 European Championship, reached its second victory in a row and maintained its title.
Spain, which played for the 4th time in the last 5 tournaments for the last 5 tournaments, lost to Belgium once again as in the final of 2023 and remained in the silver medal.
Italy, which passed France with a score of 69-54, obtained a bronze medal in the tournament.
Hall: Peace and Friendship
Referees: Gatis Salins (Latvia), Paulina Karolina Gajdosz (Poland), Peter Praksch (Hungary)
Spain: Ortiz 3, Pueyo 11, Torrens 3, Carrera 10, Fam 9, Buenavida 4, Etxarri, Ayuso 11, Villaro 3, Ginzo 11
Belgium: Vanloo 4, Allemand 19, Delaere 9, Meesseman 16, Linskens 17, Ramette 2, Claessens, Munga, Mbaka, Joris
1. Period: 19-18
Circuit: 37-31
3. Period: 52-49