Ireland lose to Bosnia in Euro qualifiers
Ireland's European Championship campaign concluded in Sarajevo on Saturday night in a disappointing 94-77 defeat to Bosnia.
Only Ireland could have prevented Bosnia making it to Sweden in September for the finals, but a superb first half performance from Mujevezinovic left Ireland trailing 31-14 at the end of the first period.
Ireland struggled throughout the second quarter while Bosnia earned a 26-point cushion, leading 57-31 at half time.
Ireland upped their defence in the second half and put on a superb performance to win both third and fourth quarters.
Despite another excellent 22-point performance from Cal Bowdler and superb play by Jay Larranaga, Glenn Sekunda and Marty Conlon, the Bosnian outfit held onto their first half lead long enough to secure the important victory.
Ireland were unfortunately, never in a position to threaten the experienced Bosnian side, who will party long into the night to celebrate their qualification for the European Championship finals 2003.
Ireland 77, Bosnia 94
Ireland's Top Scorers: Cal Bowdler 22, Glenn Sekunda 12, Jay Larranaga 12
