As France quickly made the gap against Poland, their semi-final was simple and controlled (95-54), thus allowing Vincent Collet to turn. Among those who took advantage of these minutes, Moustapha Fall particularly shone with 6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
For the pivot, as for his teammates, this final, therefore this guaranteed medal, is only a stage. The important thing is the gold, which will have to be won against Spain.
“It was a crucial match for us, really very important and we made it easy”confided the Olympiakos player for EuroHoops. “We respected our opponent and defended very well from the start. Now, we are at least sure of having the silver medal, but that is not our objective: from the start, we have wanted gold. “
Like in Tokyo last year, Fall will have a medal around his neck. “I’m blessed to have played two competitions with the national team and twice I’ve been in the final. It’s huge for me and for France. I hope we get the gold this time. “
However, he had injured his thigh a few weeks before the start of the competition and his participation was uncertain. Fall has made the effort to be there and this charm rewards this journey.
“I am happy with the sacrifices I have made to come back”he concludes. “I worked like crazy to be here. I wanted to play Eurobasket because I knew that we could achieve something big there, that we could continue to win after last year. “
