POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Filipa Calisto
Uganda - Mozambique 31-86
Mozambique cruised pasts Uganda in the quarterfinal battle. Mozambique recorded a 45:19 halftime advantage. They sank 41 points in the second half to march to the win. Filipa Calisto (00) had 18 points, while Raida Luisa (00) and Ester Gomes (00) netted 10 points each for the winning side. Alice Isoto (00) replied with 8 points for Uganda.
Egypt - Angola 38-54
Angola drubbed Egypt to stay in the title race in Maputo. Alexia Dizeko (178-G/F-01) produced 16 points for the winners. Angola piled up a 30:16 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 18-point mark in the third term and never looked back en route to the win. Antonia Miguel (00) had 11 points for the winners. Reim Abdelalim (177-F/G-01) replied with 7 points for Egypt.
DR Congo - Rwanda 44-49
Rwanda held off DR Congo in the quarterfinal clash. Rwanda posted a 24:21 halftime lead. They managed to withhold a comeback rally from DR Congo in the second half and marched to the victory. Beila Murekatete had 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Ineza Sifa (02) added 12 points for the winning side. Naomie Bonga (00) answered with 18 points for DR Congo.
Cape Verde - Mali 21-78
Mali outgunned Cape Verde to secure the semifinal berth. They dominated from start to finish. Mali recorded a 25:9 halftime lead. They held Cape Verde to just 12 points in the second half to ease to the win. Gnere Dembele (186-C-00) scored 25 points, while Assetou Sissoko (183-SG-00) added 24 points for the winners. Joseana Vaz (00) replied with 15 points for Cape Verde.
