France's victory over Japan (94-90), thanks to Matthew Strazel, first, and then Germany's victory over Brazil in the second, allowed the two neighbouring countries to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
“It's obviously pretty good, but I think collectively we're mostly happy to have won this game,” estimates the German shooterAndreas Obst. “We focus on the results of each match, that's what matters. We now move on to the quarter-finals, but we still have one match left in the group, and that's really important for the standings.”
This last group match will determine whether France or Germany will finish in first place in the standings, with the prospect of being in the first pot in view of the crossover for the quarter-finals. And the least we can say is that the world champions are not afraid of Victor Wembanyama and his gang.
Secure first place
“As with every game, we have to recover now. Then we have to do some scouting and prepare for this game,” adds Andreas Obst. “I know it's not easy here in front of their fans, but it's clear that we'll be ready. We've shown that we can play anytime, anywhere, and against any opponent.”
The match will take place this Friday, at 9:00 p.m. The final match of the group stage will be a great challenge for the German triggerman, Andreas Obst. In addition to the desire to finish in first position in the group, he is especially eager to measure himself against the Blues in a Pierre-Mauroy stadium won over to the cause of the French.
“It's an incredible feeling. I'm pretty excited and motivated to play there, against the team and all these fans,” he confides. “Of course, some German fans will also be there for the last game, so it will be an exciting battle.”
