Mar 17 • 05:34 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

Latvian basketball players will compete against Estonia in the European Championship qualification

The Latvian women's basketball team will face Estonia in a European Championship qualifying match in Tallinn.

The Latvian women's basketball team is scheduled to play against Estonia on Tuesday in Tallinn as part of the qualification for the 2027 European Championship. The match will be broadcast live on LTV7 and is set to begin at 19:00. Recently, Latvia secured victories at home against Slovenia (79-53) and away against the Netherlands (73-64), demonstrating strong form leading into this match.

In contrast, Estonia has struggled in their recent games, losing to the Netherlands (87-77) and Slovenia (84-54). For this upcoming game, Latvia will make some roster changes; Ieva Pulvere and Anna Liepiņa will be replaced by Katrīna Ozola and debutante Madara Šmite. Latvia previously played Estonia in November, winning convincingly with scores of 89-47 and 89-62 but fell to Slovenia 66-77, showcasing the competitive nature of the group.

After five games in Group B, Latvia has achieved four wins, while Slovenia and the Netherlands each have three wins. Unfortunately for Estonia, they have encountered defeat in all five of their attempts so far. With their strong performance, the Latvian team has already secured a place in the second stage of qualification. This match presents an important opportunity for Latvia to solidify their standing further in the competition.

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