The Dominican Republic defeated Panama and dreams of the World Cup

Choice of Dominican Republic kept alive hopes of qualifying for FIBA World Cup 2023after this Thursday’s 93-67 loss to its ilk Panama.

Both teams started the duel, from the first day of the last qualifying window Fiba America, pressured the opponent, although the Dominicans easily managed to take the lead from the start.

Argentinian team Nestor Garcia took advantage of taking advantage of mismanagement Panama ball, to open with a streak of 8 points against three Panamanians.

Tony Bishop Jr. he managed to reduce the deficit to three points, but Rigoberto Mendoza He was in charge of maintaining the advantage, before the home side’s weak closing and the end of the first half with a score of 18-14 in favor of the Dominicans.

The second third was everything Panama. Despite a slow start, which caused the local coach to ask for a timeout, the Panamanians showed that they can be more dangerous than they seem, with good defense and running around the field.

From an 11-point deficit, 5:51 minutes left in the first half, panama cmissed the second quarter with Eric Romero’s two-point basket to take a 39-38 lead.

In the third period, the Dominicans started to lose with a one-point difference, and then, in a tight exchange of baskets and another attacking drop by the Panamanians, they managed to get a six-point advantage and increase it to 58-64.

Everything is defined in the last part in favor Dominicans an 18-0 run in the first five minutes of the quarter secured a 93-67 victory.

With this victory, the Dominican team will play its way into the world next sunday, away game, against Argentina.

The best players for the Dominican Republic were: Jean Montero with 17 points and Ángel Delgado with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

For Panama, they pointed out Ernest Oglivie with 15 points and Tony Bishop Jr. with 10 points and six rebounds.