+65: France passes almost without incident the Japanese obstacle

On to the quarter-finals! Unsurprisingly, the France U17 men’s team largely won against Japan (108-43) in the round of 16 of the World Cup, this Wednesday for its last match at Alhaurin de la Torre. Les Bleuets will now get down to business, starting Friday in Malaga, with the quarter-final against the winner of Argentina – Slovenia.

Noah Penda seriously injured

Bernard Faure’s players were only hooked for 8 minutes (17-15), the time to get into goal and remember the danger represented by Yuto Kawashima. Behind, thanks to the activity and mobility ofAlexandre Sarr (12 points at 6/8 on shots, 4 rebounds, 1 interception and 1 against for 16 evaluation in 8 minutes before the break, 19 points at 9/11 on shots and 4 rebounds for 24 evaluation in 19 minutes) , a few stolen balls allowed the Habs to fly away at halftime (53-23).

The main shadow on the board remained Noah Penda’s injury exit. In the fight for the rebound, the future Vichyssois fell badly, for injury to the level of the left ankle. Remained on the ground, the 3/4 position remained prostrate on the bench, frozen, the rest of the match. Like Pacôme Dadiet, still preserved (wrist), he was able to attend the rest of the demonstration of his family. The staff strummed on their bench to give everyone the opportunity to express themselves without overexposing themselves. In addition to Sarr, we note the fine performance of Killian Malwaya or the umpteenth confirmation ofIlane Fibleuil (16 points at 7/12, 7 rebounds and 4 steals for 22 evaluation in 21 minutes) and Piétrus of the evening (13 points at 5/9, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals for 15 evaluation in 20 minutes. Enough to arrive with confidence for the end of the tournament, when everything will be decided.

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What to remember from the French match against Japan:

• Noah Penda’s injury really is the bad news of the day…
• Alexandre Sarr becomes unplayable.
• Like him, Killian Malwaya revs up.
• The staff has set up a press zone to end the game, just to work on a potentially useful defense this weekend.

In Alhaurin de la Torre,