Players from the Kaunas Žalgiris basketball team have joined the Lithuanian national team's training camp ahead of their World Cup qualifying match against Iceland.
In a thrilling EuroLeague match on Wednesday evening, Kaunas Žalgiris triumphed over Olympiakos with a score of 99-95 after two overtime periods. Following this intense game, the Žalgiris players made their way to Birštonas to participate in the Lithuanian national team's training camp. Although they arrived in Birštonas, their stay was brief as the national team prepared to embark on their journey to Reykjavik for an important World Cup qualifying event.
The Lithuanian national team's head coach, Rimas Kurtinaitis, is set to lead his players into a significant qualifying match against Iceland on Friday. The stakes are high for the Lithuanian squad, as they aim to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. The match against Iceland is crucial in determining their path forward in the qualification process.
As the national team gears up for this critical clash, fans and players alike are buzzing with excitement. The team is determined to perform well, considering the pressure of representing their country on an international stage. Furthermore, there will be a return match scheduled for the following Monday, adding another layer of anticipation to this qualification series and the upcoming games.
