Greece suffered their second defeat at the basketball World Championship in Turkey but still advanced to the last-16, avoiding a clash with title-holders Spain. Greece were beaten 73-69 by Russia who now face the Spaniards. Here Kostas Tsartsaris (C) and Antonis Fotsis (R) challenge for a rebound with Ivory Coast’s Charles Abouo on September 1, with Greece running out 97-60 winners in Ankara. Earlier in the week the Greeks were outplayed by Turkey 76-65
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