Vincent Collet, the head coach of the French national basketball team, took the stage at a press conference following their match against Canada at the FIBA World Cup.
The tournament dynamics and draw brought together some of the competition’s top contenders right in the first round.
However, victory belonged to Canada in a resounding 95:65 scoreline.
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“It was a miserable game for us. The first half was somewhat acceptable, but the second half didn’t deliver. We started the second half very poorly. We were down, lost our focus, and completely vanished from the court in the last 15 minutes,” remarked Vincent Collet during his opening statement.
The matchup against Canada presented a significant challenge, and France’s performance didn’t meet expectations. The team faced difficulties maintaining their composure and competitiveness, which allowed Canada to secure a convincing lead.
With their opening match behind them, France now gears up to face the Latvia national team in their next fixture. Scheduled for Sunday, August 27th, the match is set to begin at 3:30 PM local time. As Coach Collet and his team reflect on their performance and strategize for the upcoming match, the FIBA World Cup narrative continues to unfold with surprises and intense battles on the court.