
Final Group A Table
| P | W | L | PF | PA | Pts | |
| *Montenegro | 10 | 10 | 0 | 740 | 610 | 20 | 
| *Netherlands | 10 | 7 | 3 | 737 | 649 | 17 | 
| Ireland | 10 | 6 | 4 | 690 | 666 | 16 | 
| Slovenia | 10 | 3 | 7 | 692 | 7-1 | 13 | 
| Iceland | 10 | 2 | 8 | 657 | 747 | 12 | 
| Switzerland | 10 | 2 | 8 | 577 | 720 | 12 | 
Reference: [1]
Poimts System: 2 Pts Win / 1 Pt Loss / * Qualify for Playoff for Division A.
Group A Results
| Date | Venue | Home Team | Away Team | ||
| 27.08.2008 | Kranjska Gorje | Slovenia | 81 | Netherlands | 83 | 
| 27.08.2008 | Bijelo Polje | Montenegro | 68 | Ireland | 56 | 
| 27.08.2008 | Harfnatfjordhur | Iceland | 68 | Switzerland | 53 | 
| 30.08.2008 | Arena, Limerick | Ireland | 67 | Slovenia | 59 | 
| 30.08.2008 | Bijelo Polje | Montenegro | 60 | Switzerland | 50 | 
| 30.08.2008 | Almere | Netherlands | 81 | Iceland | 70 | 
| 03.09.2008 | Bijelo Polje | Montenegro | 82 | Netherlands | 80 | 
| 03.09.2008 | Hafranrfjordhur | Iceland | 69 | Slovenia | 94 | 
| 03.09.2008 | Lugano | Switzerland | 65 | Ireland | 79 | 
| 06.09.2008 | NBA Dublin | Ireland | 68 | Iceland | 59 | 
| 06.09.2008 | Almere | Netherlands | 83 | Switzerland | 46 | 
| 06.09.2008 | Kranjska Gora | Slovenia | 69 | Montenegro | 74 | 
| 10.09.2008 | Bijelo Polje | Montenegro | 92 | Iceland | 72 | 
| 10.09.2008 | Almere | Netherlands | 77 | Ireland | 65 | 
| 10.09.2008 | Lugano | Switzerland | 54 | Slovenia | 79 | 
| 15.08.2009 | NBA Dublin | Ireland | 67 | Montenegro | 70 | 
| 15.08.2009 | Neuchatel | Switzerland | 70 | Iceland | 68 | 
| 15.08.2009 | Almere | Netherlands | 69 | Slovenia | 58 | 
| 19.08.2009 | Neuchatel | Switzerland | 46 | Montenegro | 76 | 
| 19.08.2009 | Hafnarfjordhur | Iceland | 52 | Netherlands | 70 | 
| 19.08.2009 | Kranjska Gora | Slovenia | 66 | Ireland | 82 | 
| 22.08.2009 | NBA Dublin | Ireland | 71 | Switzerland | 63 | 
| 22.08.2009 | Almere | Netherlands | 61 | Montenegro | 70 | 
| 22.08.2009 | Kranjska Gora | Slovenia | 74 | Iceland | 60 | 
| 26.08.2009 | Niksic | Montenegro | 71 | Slovenia | 47 | 
| 26.08.2009 | Neuchatel | Switzerland | 58 | Netherlands | 71 | 
| 26.08.2009 | Hafnarfjordhur | Iceland | 77 | Ireland | 68 | 
| 29.08.2009 | Kopavogi | Iceland | 62 | Montenegro | 77 | 
| 29.08.2009 | NBA Dublin | Ireland | 67 | Netherlands | 62 | 
| 29.08.2009 | Kranjska Gora | Slovenia | 65 | Switzerland | 72 | 
Reference: [2]
Report
Ireland started their campaign with a loss to Montenegro who would go on to win all 10 games in the group. Three wins for the Irish followed, 67-59 against Slovenia, 79-65 away to Switzerland and 68-59 against Iceland. A loss to the Netherlands followed before a narrow three point loss to the all-conquering Montenegro.
Ireland then had two more victories against Slovenia and Switzerland, but lost away to Iceland, a disappointing result which ruled the Irish Women out of a Playoff spot. Ireland won their last game against the Netherlands 67-62, showing that they could have indeed qualified for the Playoffs.
About
Eurobasket Women is the Women’s European Nations Championship, with Division B the second level. Teams play in Qualifying Groups followed by a Playoff to determine who goes forward to the Semi-Final Round. The Final 16 play in the Final Round.
References
Websites
[1] FIBA Europe (2017) FIBA Eurobasket Women 2009 | Division B Standings | Group A [Internet] Available from: http://www.fibaeurope.com/pageID_-vjCv8HqHsAzz3gbhkE3j2.compID_pnlxO1HYJhUh,MTfrmUO03.season_2009.roundID_6340.html [Accessed 6 August 2017]
[2] FIBA Europe (2017) FIBA Eurobasket Women 2009 | Division B | Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.fibaeurope.com/pageID_7FB92Qp-IjY7rsXYN-DG72.compID_pnlxO1HYJhUh,MTfrmUO03.season_2009.roundID_6340.html [Accessed 6 August 2017]
Images
[3] Seek Logo (2017) FIBA Europe Logo [Internet] Available from: https://seeklogo.com/images/F/FIBA_Europe-logo-5598D2A380-seeklogo.com.gif [Accessed 6 August 2017]
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Ann Hanley, Ireland National Team.
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Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the
Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive
Last Updated: 13 November 2019
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