Preview: Ukraine v GB
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Ukraine v GB
FIBA Women’s EuroBasket
Sunday 30th June, 11:00 tip
Arena Riga
Intro
GB conclude the group stages of the 2019 FIBA Women’s EuroBasket this afternoon as they face Ukraine at Arena Riga.
It’s a tight group after two games, with three teams still able to claim the automatic quarter final place, whilst three teams can still also be eliminated.
The opposition: UKRAINE
Ukraine are currently 0-2 in Group A with a 95-77 loss to Spain followed by a 82-74 defeat to hosts Latvia. It’s a must-win game for them, with a place in the playoff still at stake.
GB will need to be on top of their game to handle Ukraine’s Alina Iagupova. An experienced player with a CV boasting clubs all over Europe, Iagupova averaged 32.2 points during the qualifiers as ukraine saw off Bulgaria and the Netherlands.
Regularly featuring at EuroBasket, the Ukrainians will be determined to keep their progression hopes alive.
How to watch
Tonight’s game is being streamed online via livebasketball.tv
Supporters can also stay up to date during this afternoon’s game via GB’s social channels.