Mallorca pair take World Cup bronze after Spain beat Germany
Mallorca players Alba Torrens and Helena Pueyo are in Spain’s squad as the side takes FIBA Women’s World Cup bronze in Berlin on Sunday, beating hosts Germany 81-58. Spain bounce back from their semi-final defeat to the United States the previous day at the Uber Arena. Iyana Martín leads the scoring with 22 points as Spain pull clear early and finish strongly.
The result puts Spain on the podium after its third meeting with Germany in the past month, following a warm-up match and their group-stage clash at the tournament.
Spain build an early lead
Martín opens the game with a three-pointer and Spain race into a 22-9 lead. Mariona Ortiz answers with another three, but Alexandra Wilke hits back for Germany as the first quarter ends 25-15.
Germany level at 33-33 through Nyara Sabally, Leonie Fiebich and Alexis Peterson. Martín and Raquel Carrera respond, however, and Spain go into half-time 40-36 ahead.
Final-quarter burst secures bronze
Spain stretch the gap to 55-39 after the break, with Carrera continuing to score. Germany cut the deficit, but Spain still lead 61-51 going into the last quarter.
Two early three-pointers from Maite Cazorla and María Conde shut the door on the hosts. Spain win the final period 20-7 to secure bronze, with Carrera adding 15 points.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com