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Switzerland stopped in Sheffield


  · Wednesday, September 12th 2007 - 18.14 PM CET by Schahram

Great Britain moved a step closer to the FIBA Europe's Division A with a 74-41 victory over Switzerland in the first leg of their promotion playoff game.

Thabo Sefolosha couldn't stop the GB Hurricane. His Bulls teammate, Luol Deng, lead Great Britain with 31pts, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.

Switzerland were condamned to lose this game with a very low shooting pourcentage (26% - 15 of 58) from the field. Thabo Sefolosha fouled out with 1:02 to play, he scored 21pts and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Great Britain will play in the second leg of their promotion playoff game on Saturday at 2.15 GMT in Geneva.