Dual national Brandon Vasquez marked the start of his international career by opening the scoring in the 29th minute with a header from Julian Gressel’s cross into the penalty box.

Chelsea backup goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, who also made his international debut, made several crucial saves to protect the United States’ lead until Serbia’s Luka Ilic fired home a free kick to level the game going into the half-time break.

Serbia took charge in the second half as Veljko Simic beat a vulnerable American defense to hand Serbia the lead. While Cade Cowell hit the post twice within minutes, he was unable to find the back of the net as Serbia held on for the win.

Hudson expressed satisfaction with his team’s effort despite the final scoreline. “I have to say overall, I was really pleased with the performance,” he commented. “I loved the fact that players were really driving to get forward and run behind the line and attack the back line. So I’m disappointed, obviously, with the result, but the way they went about the game was pleasing to me.”

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In the second half, Serbia’s main player Nikola Jokic was given his 2^nd technical foul and after an argument with the referee, he was removed from the game. Shortly after his removal, Spain reached their highest 21 points difference (63-42), but soon Serbia bounced back after a 14-4 run before the end of the 3^rd quarter. 

With the 4^th quarter underway, the Serbians tried to overcome the double-digit deficit, but the former European champions are an experienced team and they managed to hold off their opponents, maintaining a 6 to 10 points lead until the end. Thee game ended with a final score of 91-69. 

Ricky Rubio led the Red Furies with 19 points, followed by Victor Claver who scored 14. Bogdan Bogdanovic was the highest scorer for Serbia with 26 points. 

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Dual national Brandon Vasquez marked the start of his international career by opening the scoring in the 29th minute with a header from Julian Gressel’s cross into the penalty box.

Chelsea backup goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, who also made his international debut, made several crucial saves to protect the United States’ lead until Serbia’s Luka Ilic fired home a free kick to level the game going into the half-time break.

Serbia took charge in the second half as Veljko Simic beat a vulnerable American defense to hand Serbia the lead. While Cade Cowell hit the post twice within minutes, he was unable to find the back of the net as Serbia held on for the win.

Hudson expressed satisfaction with his team’s effort despite the final scoreline. “I have to say overall, I was really pleased with the performance,” he commented. “I loved the fact that players were really driving to get forward and run behind the line and attack the back line. So I’m disappointed, obviously, with the result, but the way they went about the game was pleasing to me.”

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In the second half, Serbia’s main player Nikola Jokic was given his 2^nd technical foul and after an argument with the referee, he was removed from the game. Shortly after his removal, Spain reached their highest 21 points difference (63-42), but soon Serbia bounced back after a 14-4 run before the end of the 3^rd quarter. 

With the 4^th quarter underway, the Serbians tried to overcome the double-digit deficit, but the former European champions are an experienced team and they managed to hold off their opponents, maintaining a 6 to 10 points lead until the end. Thee game ended with a final score of 91-69. 

Ricky Rubio led the Red Furies with 19 points, followed by Victor Claver who scored 14. Bogdan Bogdanovic was the highest scorer for Serbia with 26 points. 

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