In a thrilling Group B encounter at the EuroCup tournament, Romania emerged victorious with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Germany, securing their place in the last 16 as group winners.
The match kicked off with both teams displaying attacking intent, but it was Romania who drew first blood as I. Barculet found the back of the net in the 20th minute, sending the Romanian fans into raptures.
Romania continued to press forward, and their efforts were rewarded once again when R. Andronic doubled their lead with a goal in the 33rd minute, further bolstering their advantage.
However, Germany refused to go down without a fight, and their persistence paid off when H. Hebbeker pulled one back for his side with a goal in the 39th minute, but it proved to be too late for the comeback they were hoping for.
Despite Germany’s late surge, Romania held firm, ensuring they held on to their lead until the final whistle, securing a crucial victory and topping Group B in the process.
The win sees Romania progress to the last 16 as group winners, where they are set to face the third-place team from Group E in the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Germany advances to the next round as third-place finishers and will face the winner of Group E in their upcoming match.
As Romania celebrates their triumph, they will now shift their focus to the challenges that lie ahead in the knockout stages, while Germany will be eager to regroup and make a strong statement in the next phase of the competition.