Mike Fratello: "Israel will try to sting the Ukraine." Eurobasket. 1st group stage

Ukraine coach Mike Fratello said the victory over Belgium (58:57) in the opening match of the Eurobasket in Slovenia."We are very fortunate that the game turned so after we scored only 12 points in the first half.
 We should play better during our ownership.

Opponent played very well.

We changed the tempo in the second half of the match.

It helped us.

Belgium really played well in the first half.

We suffered with a composition subsided immediately for 3-4 positions. But those guys who came off the bench gave the team the required energy needed boost.

For example, Pooh does not get to play in the first half - it's great Mishula replaced. Igor Zaitsev could help Kornienko. Kravtsov replaced a stretch.

Zabirchenko gave us energy. Generally, Zaba - like that old dog that has a lot of confidence ...

In the end we were lucky. Pooh scored a great goal. This game is over, you need to look forward. Our next opponent will be angry bee that just try to bite us, "- said Fratello.