Jad EL Hajj, the coach of the Lebanon national basketball team, addressed the media in the aftermath of their loss to Latvia in the opening match of the FIBA World Cup.
Lebanon faced a challenging start to the World Cup, suffering a heavy defeat against Latvia with a final score of 109:70 in a match that lacked any suspense.
“I would like to congratulate Latvia, they are a fantastic team. The statistics speak for their excellent three-point shooting, especially following our turnovers. We finished the game with as many as 14 turnovers. They had complete control of the match, and I congratulate them once again,” stated Jad EL Hajj, Lebanon’s coach.
Latvia & Bertans shoot lights out in impressive World Cup debut victory. π₯#FIBAWC x #WinForLatvia
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 π (@FIBAWC) August 25, 2023
In the upcoming round of Group H, Lebanon is set to face Canada. Despite the initial setback, the team remains determined to regroup and prepare for their next challenge on the World Cup stage.
In their historic first appearance at the FIBA World Cup, Latvia clinched a comfortable win against Lebanon β 109:70.
The match showcased Latviaβs impressive offensive performance, led by coach Luca Banchi, marking a memorable debut on the global basketball stage.
Latvia made a remarkable entry into World Cup history with a convincing victory against Lebanon. The teamβs outstanding offensive display, guided by coach Luca Banchi, rendered the game free of any suspense.
The Bertans brothers played a pivotal role in the first half, securing Latviaβs lead. The team made a total of 11 three-pointers and entered halftime with an insurmountable advantage of 55:30.