POSTGAME FLASHQUOTES CUBA vs BIELORRUSIA


Natalia Marchanka (Belarus)

“Although we have lost this game, we expect to obtain one of the four direct qualifying places “

“The main difference in the game was that they played better“


Yakelyn Plutin (Cuba)

“We have made a good game. We were very well prepared physically“

“The advantage against Belarus was the strength in the rebound, product of its height“

“We expect that Spain wins tomorrow to avoid them in quarters“


Oyanaisy Gelis (Cuba)

“The game was not easy in defense, they are very tall and they dominate under the boards.

“We realize that we had to win this game and the only way to do it was with three pointers“

POSTGAME FLASHQUOTES SENEGAL vs JAPAN


Yuko Oga (Japan)

“It was not a good game, because we have started losing many balls.”

“It was difficult to find our way to play faster but after the halftime, we went back stronger and we got a bigger margin.”

“Senegal deserves respect because it’s a great team and they’ve done a good game.”

“We only think about playing three games, and what matters is the next game against Latvia to be on the head of the group D.”

“Our keys to obtain the clasification are to play fast and make a good defense.”

POSTGAME FLASHQUOTES FIJI vs BRAZIL


Claudia Das Neves (Brazil)

"It was a game with an expected difference. We have played strongly from the beginning to the end and we are very happy with our work. It allows all the players to compete and that's a great try before the game against Spain."

"I think that our head coach has been right to give minutes to all players and this allowed to keep on the intensity during the whole game. Moreover, this allows us to be more restful for tomorrow's game."

"Whereas Fiji has got a lower level it's a team like the others. We knew that we couldn't lose the concentration to not be damaged like in the later games."

Paulo Bassul (Brazil coach)

"In this type of game, the worst that could happen to us was losing our concentration. Nevertheless, it didn't happen and the 12 players who have played were very balanced at anytime."

"Right now, we have two hard games, Spain is a great team and moreover they will have the spectators' support."

"The team is ready for any rival and we don't have any preference. Cuba and Belarus have got a pretty diferent style but they have a similar level."

"We will beat Spain because we are a great team and we expect a great game. Nevertheless, we don't have to forget that what matter is the quarterfinals game. We have to keep on working and we will do a lot of player changes to avoid fatigue or injuries."

Letava Whippy (Fiji)

"This was a really good experience to play this type of tournament. This is a dream come true to have been able to play against a team like Brazil, who has got great passers, shooters and defenders."

Michael Whippy (Fiji coach)

"We are very happy of this game although we have lost with a important difference. We already knew that we would be under Spain and Brazil level. At the beginning, our players were overwhelmed by the championship level but this was useful to get experience."

POSTGAME FLASHQUOTES ARGENTINA-ANGOLA


Sandra Pavón (Argentina)

"We couldn't score, we didn't make a good defense, all we have planned was wrong, and we lost the game"

Nassecela Mauricio (Angola)

"The match was hard and touch, we fought until the last secon. We are a little team, we don`t have nothing to lose and much to win"

About next game: "We will have to fight a lot against Czech Republic".

About quarter-final: "We don't care of our opponent. We will do our best to get the victory"