Ireland outclassed by Luxembourg in EuroBasket Women's qualification opener

The furious final frame from Ireland made the final scoreline look palatable but James Weldon and his team will know much more is needed on Saturday.

NOTHING BUT NET: Ireland's Bridget Herlihy and Luxembourg's Liz Irthum. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott.

EuroBasket Women Qualifying: Ireland 53 Luxembourg 69

A fourth quarter surge put a gloss on the final scoreline but Ireland were utterly outclassed by an impressive Luxembourg team. The women from the Grand Duchy took command early and never looked troubled as they took victory in this opening game of EuroBasket Women qualification.