Space He touched the deed. Came to the final with the challenge of trying to end the cycle of Belgian gold, And for many minutes it was, until the gods of basketball decided otherwise (65-67). A gold medal escaped at the last moment, but the 12 Spanish players They leave Greece With a silver hanging from the neck. And what money.
The president of the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB), Elisa Aguilarhe spoke after the match and wanted to congratulate the team members: “You have to encourage the girls, because they have made it spectacular. ”Even in the press tribune some tear escaped before an ending that was too cruel to the effort that was put on the table.
Despite this, the head of Spanish basketball wanted to talk about success. “The end has been as cruel we could imagine. We have made a great game, we deserved that gold, but it has not occurred in the last actions. I think we have to see it with perspective, we were here in a generational relay. The elders, one of them, our captain, has been in the best quintet. All have added and the young women are already prepared. We came without any expectation and we have taken a money”He analyzed.
After a few hours, the players can assess that this is the twelfth occasion that Spain gets a European medal in the seventh final in its history. A progress that undoubtedly confirms the health of this sport. “Tomorrow will know us very well. The balance and conclusion is that there is a future and that we are winners and competitive. Spain will get up and next gold, ”said the president
