Germany – France: Johannes and the Blues are having a blast, live

The French basketball players begin the second phase by challenging a German team that is weaker on paper but formidable on the court.

18:33 – 15' – Two more points thanks to Ayayi (33-21)

Ayayi brilliantly makes two free throws. France now has a 12-point lead.

18:32 – 14' – Timeout called by Germany

Germany can't find solutions up front. Only 2 small points scored in the second quarter

18:30 – 13' – Satou Sabaly loses an easy ball (31-21)

The Germans start to rush under pressure. Satou Sabaly loses an easy ball, the ball goes back to the French.

18:26 – 12' – Sarah Michel widens the gap (29-19)

Sarah Michel, slightly injured in the elbow today, opens her account with a two-point basket.

Another superb three-point shot for Marinne Johannes. The Germans are spectators. 26-19 for the Blues

18:20 – 10' – 23- 19 for France

23-19 for France after the first quarter thanks to a nice basket made by Leila Lacan.

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18:18 – 9' – Johannes still brilliant on long shots (21-19)

Marine Johannes makes a nice 3-point shot. 21-19 for the Blues

18:17 – 8' – Johannes impeccable on free throws (14-13)

Three free throws made for Johannes. 14-13 for France

18:15 – 8' – 100% success for Sabaly (13-15)

Satou Sabaly continues to be efficient on free throws. 2 more points for Germany

18:14 – 7' – Johannes tries a three-pointer (13-13)

After a first missed attempt, Johannes succeeds with a nice three-pointer. Equalization 13-13

18:11 – 6' – Sabaly makes two free throws (10-13)

Two free throws made by Satou Sabaly. 13-10 for Germany

18:10 – 5' – Peterson perfect in precision (8-11)

Peterson is imperious on his shots. 8 points in five minutes. 11-8 for Germany

18:06 – 4' – France takes the lead (6-5)

Les Bleues take the lead thanks to a superb extension shot from Gaby Williams. 6-5 for France

18:05 – 3' – Ayayi breakthrough (4-5)

Ayayi's great attack in the truth zone, the Frenchwoman scores her first 2-point basket

18:04 – 2' – Gaby Williams opens her account (2-3)

Gaby Williams scores her first basket on a counterattack.

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