The Dominican Republic secured a win in the World Cup with a 75-67 victory over Angola on Friday. The game was a hard-fought battle between two teams that were determined to come out on top.
The Dominican Republic was led by guard Victor Liz, who scored a team-high 18 points. He was supported by forward Eloy Vargas, who had 17 points and seven rebounds. The team also had strong contributions from guard Francisco Garcia, who had 11 points, and forward Eulis Baez, who had 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Dominican Republic used a balanced attack to secure the win. They shot 48 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range. They also had a strong defensive effort, holding Angola to just 40 percent shooting from the field.
Angola was led by forward Carlos Morais, who had a game-high 20 points. He was supported by guard Olimpio Cipriano, who had 14 points and six rebounds. Angola was able to stay in the game thanks to their strong defense, which held the Dominican Republic to just 37 percent shooting from three-point range.
The Dominican Republic’s victory was a big one, as it secured them a spot in the second round of the World Cup. They will now face off against Lithuania on Sunday in their final group stage game. With a win, they will secure a spot in the knockout stage of the tournament.
The Dominican Republic’s win over Angola was an impressive one, and it shows that they are a team to be reckoned with in the World Cup. If they can continue to play with the same intensity and balance that they showed against Angola, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.
