The Polish team, coached by American Mike Taylor, won 79-76 in overtime on Monday, securing a berth in the World Cup’s round of 16 and also automatically advancing to a qualifying tournament for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Poland's head coach Mike Taylor gestures toward a referee during the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup first-round Group A match between Poland and China in Beijing. Photo: EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY
The Poles on Saturday defeated Venezuela 80-69 in their opening match of the tournament in the Chinese capital, chalking up their first World Cup win in 52 years.
On Wednesday, Poland take on the Ivory Coast in their final group-stage game at the 2019 Basketball World Cup in Beijing.
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Source: PAP