Third time lucky for Portugal as they hit historical high

ZARAGOZA (2016 FIBA U17 Women's World Championship) - Portugal wrote a major headline on Day 4 in Zaragoza after they finally clinched a maiden win at the FIBA U17 Women's World Championship.

There were triumphant scenes after they overcome Mali 56-48, behind 17 points from Ana Ramos to finish second in Group D behind Spain, who dismissed Brazil. 

Italy picked up a first loss as they were beaten 59-55 by the USA, but they made the holders sweat as their opponents took pole position in Group C off the back of 20 points from Christyn Williams. With Italy finishing second, it was Czech Republic who took third after they beat Korea 92-54.

Earlier in the day, Canadian sensation Laeticia Amihere recorded another magnificent double-double, with her 20 points and 16 rebounds facilitating a 70-55 success against Japan and first place in Group A.

Australia are also yet to suffer a loss as they moved to 3-0 to reign supreme in Group B after holding off France 55-48, with Jasmine Simmons impressing with 13 points and nine rebounds. China took second place in the group after strolling past the still winless Mexico.

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Saturday's results
Canada beat Japan 70-55
Australia beat France 55-48
China beat Mexico 82-43
Spain beat Brazil 70-58
Portugal beat Mali 56-48
USA beat Italy 59-55
Czech Republic beat Korea 92-54

Monday's Round of 16
Canada v Mexico
Japan v France
Latvia v China
USA v Brazil
Italy v Mali
Czech Republic v Portugal
Korea v Spain
*Due to the reduced field, Australia advance to the Quarter-Finals where they will face the winners of the Round of 16 clash between Czech Republic and Portugal.

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