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Spain Beats Ukraine in Riga to Reach 3-0 in 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifying

Coach Chus Mateo calls the result important, not decisive, pointing to Oviedo as the next step.

Overview

  • Spain won 86-66 in Riga, moving alone atop Group A at 3-0.
  • A 33-14 third quarter broke the game open after an uneven first half.
  • Mateo highlighted 55% three-point accuracy and offensive rebounds as key factors.
  • Ferran Bassas and Álvaro Cárdenas scored 16 each, with Pierre Oriola energizing the surge on his national-team return.
  • The coach acknowledged injuries to Osobor, Salvó, Alberto Díaz and Dani Díez and said the team must add another win in Oviedo.