France were beaming after defeating Spain and progressing to the women's basketball championship semifinals.
France celebrates their win against Spain, France won by 67-64 against Spain.
France #23 Marine Johannes scored 18 points with two 3-pointers, five rebounds, four assist and one block shots.
France #15 Gabby Williams scored 11 with two 3-pointers and three free throws, three rebounds and four assist.
Williams, who is competing in her first Olympics, said, "I don't know if I can speak, I'm so thrilled and pleased, this is wonderful." “I'm trying not to plan too far ahead of time. We don't have anything at the moment. We're here, yet we can still go home empty-handed.”
“It's a heartbreaking loss. It stings right now because we know we could play a lot better,” said Spain #7 Alba Torrens, a Spanish star.
“We realise there are a lot of areas where we could improve on both sides of the game. When we were down, this squad showed character by coming back. It stings right now because we know we can do better.”
Spain (ESP) 64 - 67 (FRA) France
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14 [Quarter2] 15
18 [Quarter3] 19
16 [Quarter4] 12
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