2014 FIBA for Women: USA remains the champ

It is still for the USA after they won and grabbed the gold against the Spain with a 77-64 score in the final of the 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women at Fenerbahce Arena in Istanbul last Sunday.

Geno Auriemma and his team wiped their sweat to a fourth title success in five outings at the event, with the result never looking to be in serious doubt once the USA got off to a good flying start.

They were able to display their outstanding strength and talent from the start, with the great Maya Moore dominating the early interactions.

That made the Spain head coach Lucas Mondelo waved for  a quick timeout, but he could not stop the flow and with the USA getting the looks of dominating the floor, he found his team down by 11 points into the second quarter.

However, Spain produced a late rally and played with great pride to show sportsmanship in another glorious USA women's basketball chapter.

Afterwards, the USA head coach Geno Auriemma reflected on the team's triumphant experience.

"It is very difficult to win this Championship. There are some great teams and they are getting better all the time," he said.

"Although just because we are expected to win, it doesn't make it any easier."

"My guys make a great sacrifice to play for their country and I couldn't be more proud."

The team captain, who became the player with the most medals in the history of the FIBA World Championship for Women (three gold and one bronze), talked about the achievement.

"It is kind of surreal, but when I get older and reflect, it might hit me even more," she said.

"I have been lucky to play for some amazing coaches and alongside some great team-mates."

"I have been to four World Championships and certainly didn't do anything all by myself."

As for Spain head coach Lucas Mondelo, he nodded in saying that nervousness played a part in his team getting off to a quite slow start.

"We started a little nervous with it being our first Final," he said.

"We made mistakes on defense and the USA has a team with great quality that punishes every error."

(2014 FIBA for Women Official Website) 

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