• Shop
  • Find A Club
  • Club Direct
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
Basketball Ireland
  • NEWS
    • LATEST NEWS
      • ALL NEWS
      • NATIONAL LEAGUE
      • SCHOOLS
      • INTERNATIONAL
      • COMPETITION NEWS
      • DEVELOPMENT
  • NATIONAL LEAGUE
    • LATEST
      • NEWS
      • FIXTURES
      • RESULTS
      • STATS LEADERS
      • STATSZONE
    • LEAGUE TABLES
      • MEN'S SUPER
      • WOMEN’S SUPER
      • MEN’S DIVISION 1
      • WOMEN'S DIVISION 1
    • U20 MEN'S NATIONAL LEAGUE
      • U20 Mens North East
      • U20 Mens South
      • U20 Mens South East
      • U20 Mens West
    • ARCHIVE
      • ALL COMPETITION ARCHIVE
      • MEN'S ROLL OF HONOUR
      • WOMEN'S ROLL OF HONOUR
    • GENERAL
      • UPCOMING EVENTS
      • FIND A CLUB
      • SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
      • NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS
  • NATIONAL CUP
    • HULA HOOPS CUP MEN
      • PAT DUFFY NATIONAL CUP
      • PRESIDENTS CUP
    • HULA HOOPS CUP WOMEN
      • PAUDIE O CONNOR CUP
      • PAUDIE O CONNOR PRELIM
      • WD1 NATIONAL CUP
    • HULA HOOPS U20
      • U20 MEN
      • U20 WOMEN
    • HULA HOOPS U18
      • U18 WOMEN
      • U18 MEN
    • HULA HOOPS NICC CUP
      • NICC CUP
  • OTHER COMPETITIONS
    • AICCs 2020
      • AICCs 2020
    • OTHER
      • COLLEGES
      • JNR NBA
      • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • 3X3
      • 3X3 HOMEPAGE
      • 3X3 PLANET
      • 3X3 FIBA CHANNEL
      • 3X3 RULES VIDEO
      • 3X3 SCHOOLS
    • USEFUL LINKS
      • SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
      • DOWNLOADS
      • CALENDAR
      • OLYMPIC FEDERATION
      • SPORT IRELAND
      • FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT
      • FIBA.COM
      • SPORTS DREAM ACADEMY
  • SCHOOLS
    • SCHOOLS NEWS
      • LATEST NEWS
      • MINI BBALL
      • MINI YOUTUBE
    • SCHOOLS LEAGUE
      • SCHOOLS LEAGUE
      • PPSC Rules
      • PPSC Regional Finals 2019
      • PPSC Schools League Registration
    • SCHOOLS CUP BOYS
      • U19A Boys Cup
      • U16A Boys Cup
      • U16B Boys Cup
      • U19B Boys Cup
      • U19C Boys Cup
      • U16C Boys Cup
      • U14U15A Boys Cup
    • SCHOOLS CUP GIRLS
      • U19A Girls Cup
      • U16A Girls Cup
      • U19B Girls Cup
      • U16B Girls Cup
      • U19C Girls Cup
      • U16C Girls Cup
      • U14U15A Girls Cup
    • 3X3 SCHOOLS
      • 3X3 HOMEPAGE
      • 3X3 PLANET
      • 3X3 FIBA CHANNEL
      • 3X3 RULES VIDEO
      • 3X3 SCHOOLS
    • IMPORTANT INFO
      • PPSC CALENDAR 1920
      • PPSC CONTACTS
      • ROLL OF HONOUR
      • INTER-REGIONALS
      • PPSC LEAGUE REGISTRATION
      • PPSC RULES
  • GET INVOLVED
    • PLAY
      • FIND A CLUB
      • AREA CONTACTS
      • WHEELCHAIR BBALL
      • REGISTRATION
    • COACH
      • FIND A COURSE
      • COACHES LICENSING
      • BI COACHES YOUTUBE
      • FIBA EUROPE COACHING
    • DEVELOP
      • DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
      • NATIONAL CAMP
      • JNR NATIONAL CAMP
      • GREEN SHOOTS
    • OFFICIATE
      • REFEREES
      • TABLE OFFICIALS
      • FIBA EUROPE OFFICIATING
    • CLUBS
      • REGISTRATION
      • CLUB DIRECT
      • NATIONAL CLUBS
      • FIND A CLUB
      • NATIONAL DRAW
      • SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
      • SPORTS CAPITAL GRANT
    • TECHNICAL HUB
      • TECHNICAL HUB
  • INTERNATIONAL
    • ABOUT
      • INTERNATIONAL NEWS
      • ELITE PERFORMANCE
      • SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
      • PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
    • ARCHIVE
      • 2019
      • 2018
      • 2017
      • 2016
      • 2015
    • MEN'S SQUADS
      • SENIOR MEN
      • MEN'S 3X3
      • U20 MEN
      • U18 MEN
      • U18 MEN 3X3
      • U16 MEN
    • WOMEN'S SQUADS
      • SENIOR WOMEN
      • SENIOR WOMEN 3X3
      • U20 WOMEN
      • U18 WOMEN
      • U18 WOMEN 3X3
      • U16 WOMEN
      • MASTERS
    • ACADEMIES
      • ABOUT
      • U14 REGIONAL
      • U15 PROVINCIAL
      • ACADEMY TALENT IDENTIFICATION
      • ACADEMY REGISTRATION
    • ANTI DOPING
      • Education
      • Parents Guide
      • E-Learning
      • Check Meds Eirpharm
      • Check Meds Globadro
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
      • ABOUT US
      • HISTORY
      • WHAT DOES BI DO FOR YOU?
      • CONTACT US
    • OUR PEOPLE
      • DIRECTORS
      • COUNCIL
      • STAFF
      • COMMITTEES
    • WELFARE
      • ANTI-DOPING
      • CHILD PROTECTION
      • CONCUSSION
      • GARDA VETTING
      • INJURY
      • LEGAL
      • ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION
    • OUR PARTNERS
      • OFFICIAL PARTNERS
      • MOLTEN
      • KAPPA
      • SUBWAY
      • HULA HOOPS
      • O'DRISCOLL O'NEIL
      • ADVERTISE WITH US
    • GOVERNANCE
      • GOVERNANCE
      • STRATEGIC PLAN
      • CLUB GUIDELINES - DISPUTES
    • HALL OF FAME
      • HALL OF FAME

RECAP: Ireland U20 men lose out to Iceland in Game 2

home / news / RECAP: Ireland U20 men lose out to Iceland in Game 2

RECAP: Ireland U20 men lose out to Iceland in Game 2
You are here : Home / News / RECAP: Ireland U20 men lose out to Iceland in Game 2

RECAP: Ireland U20 men lose out to Iceland in Game 2

July 13, 2019

The Ireland Under 20 men lost out 85-61 to Iceland in their second group game at the FIBA U20 Men’s European Championship Division B this afternoon in Portugal.  

A much improved performance from the Irish in this afternoon’s game saw them challenge Iceland throughout the second half in particular, but an extremely strong first quarter showing in particular from Iceland helped them over the line to victory.  

Iceland opening the scoring in the first and were leading 5-0 before Cillian O’Driscoll got Ireland off the mark with a well taken score. Scores from Eoin McCann and Tadhg Crowley followed, but Iceland added five points in quick succession at the other end to widen the margin once more. A good move from Eoin Nelson was again responded to immediately at the other end, and Iceland added another nine points before Darragh O’Sullivan chipped in with a big three. Iceland added another before the buzzer to see them lead 27-11 at the end of the first.
A more evenly matched second quarter followed, with Crowley again to the fore for Ireland and getting them off the mark early on. Conor Liston was also impressive, dictating play from the top of the key, and the Irish were unlucky to see some of their shots fail to drop as they pushed Iceland hard. An 8-0 run by Iceland was stalled by a score from Crowley, but Iceland went on a 7-0 run directly afterwards – to include some dagger threes - to drive them further into the lead. O’Sullivan responded with a big three of his own, and a super move from O’Driscoll finished the quarter out to see Ireland trail 46-27 at the half.
A much stronger second half from the Irish followed, with impressive displays throughout from Finn Hughes, O’Sullivan, Liston and James Gormley. A fast-paced third quarter saw Iceland continue to run the floor well, but Ireland had found their rhythm and scores from Hughes, Gormley and Liston rained in. Iceland took control of the quarter towards the end, adding a quick six points, but a Gormley put back sent the Irish to the bench with the momentum, trailing 66-41.

A super fourth quarter from the Irish saw them win the quarter (20-19) thanks to brilliant shooting from Hughes, Gormley, Kris Arcilla and O’Driscoll to put the pressure back on Iceland. Eoin McCann put the game right to them with six minutes to play, closing the gap back to 69-52 to round off a superb 8-0 run by the Irish. Iceland responded from beyond the arc at the other end, but again, Ireland added another quick six points. Iceland’s superb range from the three-point line kept the margin on the scoreboard though,and despite super defense and scores from the Irish, the work had already been done by Iceland and they won out 85-61 in the end.
Speaking afterwards, assistant coach John Finn stated: “We didn’t play well in the first half, but in the second half we showed that Irish spirit. The second half was basically almost level. We showed in that half that we’re capable of playing with these teams, but we have to learn much quicker than we have been learning, and hopefully tomorrow we’ll be able to stay with the team for the whole game.”


REACTION: Gareth O’Reilly and John Finn on Ireland U20 men’s loss to Iceland at #FIBAU20Europe today #GreenShoots pic.twitter.com/FGldheoLvN

— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) July 13, 2019


The Ireland U20 men now face Hungary in their third group game tomorrow at 8.30pm Irish time.


IRELAND: Darragh O’Sullivan (12), Eoin Nelson (2), Eoin McCann (4), Tadhg Crowley (8), Conor Liston (7), Kris Arcilla (5), Finn Hughes (8), James Lyons, Cillian O’Driscoll (7), James Gormley (8), Matthew Rooney, Lourd Valenzuela.  


Ireland U20 Men Results

Friday, July 12th 

Group Game 2
Iceland 85-61 Ireland


GAMEZONE: https://www.basketballireland.ie/news-detail/10053308/

WATCH BACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urY12pti18Y

FIBA LIVE STATS: http://www.fiba.basketball/europe/u20b/2019/game/1307/Iceland-Ireland#|tab=boxscore



Share on Social Media

  • Share on Facebook
    Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
    Share on Twitter

About us


Basketball Ireland (B.I.) is the national governing body for the sport on the island of Ireland.

Part of FIBA Europe, the European Governing body, and of FIBA, the World Governing body, B.I. is responsible for the promotion and administration of basketball throughout Ireland and for Irish international participation.

latest news


FIXTURES & RESULTS: December 5-8th

Panel of 23 announced for Ireland U17 men's squad

contact us


+353 1 459 0211

info@basketballireland.ie

Basketball Ireland

National Basketball Arena,

Tymon Park,

Dublin 24,

Ireland

useful links


  • HOME
  • ALL NEWS
  • FIXTURES
  • RESULTS
  • CONTACT
  • HOME
  • ALL NEWS
  • FIXTURES
  • RESULTS
  • CONTACT
Copyright © 2019 basketballireland Powered by SportLoMo
Scroll to top