In a tense semifinal match of the European Under-16 Basketball Championship in Division "C," the Armenian team lost to the Albanian team with a score of 81-82.
The most effective player in the Armenian team was Raphael Masumyan. He scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, made 2 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. His impressive play helped the team stay in the game until the last seconds of the match.
The end of the game was particularly tense. The Armenian team had a chance to secure a tie and then a victory. Edgar Agabekyan failed to make a free throw that could have tied the score. Nevertheless, the Armenian players managed to grab the rebound and attempted several more shots. The last shot was again taken by Edgar Agabekyan, but unfortunately, the ball did not hit the target as the buzzer sounded.
Despite the defeat, the Armenian team showed fighting spirit and a high level of play. Ahead of them is the match for 3rd place against the Azerbaijan team, which will take place on July 14. This match will be an important test for the team and an opportunity to finish the tournament on a high note.
In the other semifinal, Azerbaijan lost to Kosovo with a score of 41-76.