Russia keep EuroBasket playoff hopes alive
Published: 12 September, 2009, 10:23
Defending champions Russia have continued their campaign at EuroBasket 2009 with a narrow victory over Croatia.
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Published: 12 September, 2009, 10:23
Defending champions Russia have continued their campaign at EuroBasket 2009 with a narrow victory over Croatia.