Belgium’s Disappointing Loss to the Netherlands: Lessons from the Match

Fortunately, the Lions showed another face by coming back on the field after the break, signing a good comeback to return to the lead at the start of the 4th quarter (59-57). But they finally lost at the last second on a basket from Kloof.

What to remember from the match?

The same evils as the day before against Croatia

To believe that the Lions had already forgotten the lessons learned from the rout against Croatia the day before. In the first half, the Belgians again showed too little aggressiveness in their game. Dominated physically, they were caught in a new whirlwind by being unable to respond to the muscular challenge imposed by their opponent. This lack of physical impact, characterized in particular by a weak rebound and numerous ball losses in attack (10 in the first half) once again cost the scorer very dearly.

Moreover, the offensive efficiency was again lacking as well. The Lions only scored 28 points before the break.

The revolt sounded by Milan Samardzic and Thijs De Ridder

When they returned from the locker room, the Belgian Lions finally showed a reaction of pride, mainly through a much more aggressive defense. And these are two young people who have shown the way forward. Milan Samardzic went into pitbull mode with 4 interceptions to his credit in the game. What also free him on the offensive level since the 24-year-old leader of Spirou Charleroi finished with 17 points on the clock. His national team record.

The other youngster to show a good physical impact was Thijs De Ridder. Already author of a double-double against Croatia, the 20-year-old Antwerper has once again shown that he is ready to go to the coal by accumulating 12 points and 7 rebounds. Established in position 4 in place of Tim Lambrecht, he still scored big points for the future.

Milan Samardzic sounded the revolt in the second half. ©Fiba

Loïc Schwartz in the oven and at the mill

He had already signed a big match in preparation against the Czech Republic, he gave the cover against the Netherlands. Loïc Schwartz finished top Belgian scorer with 19 points (58% success) while doing a hell of a job defensively. In the absence of Retin Obasohan, he proves he is the best option for the national team in position 2.

Technique

Belgium : 16/30 (2 pts); 5/24 (3 pts); 29/33 (lfs); 32rbs; 4 axle; 19 ft. LECOMTE 5, SCHWARTZ 19, VANWIJN 4, BAKO 5, DE RIDDER 12, Lasisi 2, Ledegen 4, Palinckx 8, Mennes 0, Lambrecht 0, Smout -.

Pays-Bas : 28/52 (2 pts); 3/10 (3 pts); 13/23 (lfs); 37 lbs; 15 Ass; 26 ft. FRANKE 8, VAN EYCK 2, VD VUURST 4, N’GUESSAN 0, EDWARDS 16, Ververs 6, Enaruma 4, Nzekwesi 14, Mast 8, Kloof 16.

Quarts : 16-20, 12-25, 27-12, 21-21.

2023-08-14 19:22:19
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