Nielsen's squad wins ticket to Olympic London 9 september 2011
Today FIBA Oceania 2011 championship game 2 between Australia and New Zealand happened. BC Khimki freshman and Australian squad captain Matt Nielsen helped his team score a confident victory 81-64 and won a ticket to London-2012.
September 9. Brisbane, Australia.
New Zealand — Australia – 64-81 (15-24, 19-12, 20-17, 10-28)
In the last quarter Australians limited New Zealand to just 10 points for the final term — the bulk of which came after Australia's sensational 21-0 run which secured passage to London in the most emphatic style. Matt Nielsen (in the photo) spent at the court 22 minutes, scored 9 points, made 6 rebounds and 2 steals.
Game 3 is to be held on Sunday, September 11, in Sidney.
On Tuesday, September 13, Nielsen will join BC Khimki in Spain.
New Zealand — Australia – 64-81 (15-24, 19-12, 20-17, 10-28)
In the last quarter Australians limited New Zealand to just 10 points for the final term — the bulk of which came after Australia's sensational 21-0 run which secured passage to London in the most emphatic style. Matt Nielsen (in the photo) spent at the court 22 minutes, scored 9 points, made 6 rebounds and 2 steals.
Game 3 is to be held on Sunday, September 11, in Sidney.
On Tuesday, September 13, Nielsen will join BC Khimki in Spain.
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