The 3×3 Belgian Lions were surprisingly eliminated in the group stage of the European Championship 3×3 basketball in Paris. After a good start with a win against Ukraine, the Belgians lost to top country Serbia. Ukraine beat the Serbs tonight. The Belgian quartet can pack its bags again.
“If Serbia beats Ukraine, the way to the quarter-finals will be wide open for us,” captain Nick Celis put the loss to Serbia earlier this evening.
in the match between Ukraine and Serbia, the latter showed a different face. Serbia played weakly and was soon forced to chase. Ukraine pushed on, won the match 17-21 and secured a place in the quarter-finals. At the expense of the Belgian Lions.
A heavy downer for the Belgians, who won against Ukraine earlier today. All teams in Group A won and lost one game. Belgium has the worst points balance and will no longer take action under the Eiffel Tower tomorrow.
After the excellent performance in Tokyo, this is a big downer for the 3×3 Belgian Lions. They have not been awarded a medal of honor in Paris either.
