1st game : Bulgaria (1-0) 75 - 62 Ireland (0-1)
The word of the MVP : Varban Kratunkov (29pts at 50% 9reb 1ast)
"I'm really proud to be the MVP of the first game. As you know, I am the most experienced player in the frontcourt, so I had to take most of the shots as a leader would do.
But I must say that it was a teamwork. Our manager told us to focus defensively on the outside and our backcourt did an outstanding job. The Irish did not score any of their 24 attempts behind the arc... That was even more important than my 29 pts !
We will need to rest a lot, next game might not end that well... But now it's time to celebrate ! Go Bulgaria"