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Great Scenes In Tallaght As Irish U18s Secure European Championship Quarter-Final Spot

PJ Browne
By PJ Browne
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Five wins from their five group phase games have seen Ireland qualify for the quarter-finals of FIBA U18 Women's European Championships Division B.

On Wednesday, Ireland defeated Ukraine by 20 points at the National Basketball Arena to continue their unbeaten status. Wins against Great Britain, Slovakia, MKD and Moldova had already been secured as Ireland topped Group D of the tournament.

Jubilant scenes in Tallaght followed yesterday evening's victory.

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Ireland will play Israel in the quarter-finals on Friday at the National Basketball Arena. Tip-off is at 6:15pm.

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Irish player Louise Scannell says afterwards that it was an amazing to be in a quarter-final with this group of players.

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