The National Basketball Team’s hope for advancing in the Olympic Games hinges on Canada’s victory over Australia, which has given Greece a glimmer of hope. After Greece’s loss to Spain in their second group match left them in a challenging position, the Canadian win provided a crucial opportunity for Greece to qualify for the next phase of the tournament.
Match Summary
Greece needed a win by Canada over Australia to avoid an early exit from the competition. Despite a tense first half where Australia led 45-49, Canada surged in the second half and ultimately secured a 93-83 victory. The quarter scores were 26-28, 45-49, 72-70, and 93-83.
What Does Greece Need to Qualify?
To advance, Greece must win their upcoming match against Australia, but even with a victory, their qualification is not guaranteed. Greece could still be eliminated based on points difference or by not being one of the two best third-placed teams across the groups.
Qualification Scenarios
The final matches are Greece vs. Australia and Canada vs. Spain. Here are the possible scenarios:
- Greece Win, Spain Win:
- Spain takes 1st place and Greece finishes 3rd. Greece will need to hope they are one of the two best third-placed teams.
- Standings: Spain 2-1, Canada 2-1, Greece 1-2, Australia 1-2.
- Greece Win, Canada Win:
- This scenario leads to a three-way tie between Greece, Spain, and Australia, all with records of 1 win and two losses. The tiebreaker will be the points difference, considering only games between the tied teams.
- Tie-Breaker Scenarios:
- A. Greece Wins by Up to 2 Points: Greece finishes 4th with a points difference of -5. Spain is 3rd (also -5 but wins head-to-head against Greece), and Australia is 2nd with a points difference of +10.
- B. Greece Wins by 3 to 9 Points: Greece secures 3rd place in the tie with Australia (2nd) and Spain (4th), and will await confirmation as one of the two best third-placed teams.
- C. Greece Wins by 10 or More Points: Greece finishes 2nd in the three-way tie with Australia and Spain.
Upcoming Matches
- Australia vs. Greece: August 2, 14:30
- Canada vs. Spain: August 2, 18:15
Previous Results:
- Game 1:
- Australia 92-80 Spain
- Greece 79-86 Canada
- Matchday 2 (July 30):
- Spain 84-77 Greece
- Canada vs. Australia (14:30)
Group Standings:
- Canada 2-0
- Spain 1-1
- Australia 1-1
- Greece 0-2