Czechs lose to Spain in last 16 group stage at women’s basketball world championships

The Czech Republic have been beaten by Spain in the last 16 group stage of the women’s basketball world championships. As in previous matches in the tournament the Czechs flagged towards the end of Tuesday evening’s game in Brno, eventually losing 57:77. That result guarantees the Spaniards a place in the quarter-finals, though the hosts will have to beat Brazil on Wednesday to be sure of progressing.