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Ireland's first venture in the European Championship semi-final rounds edged towards a satisying close on Wednesday night when Gerry Fitzpatrick's side claimed a dramatic 104-99 double overtime win against Cyprus in Cork.
It was a relief for the hosts who had left comfortable until the final period when a late collapse eradicated their seemingly uncatchable advantage.
Up 50-36 at half-time, Ireland faltered badly as the Cypriots went on a 28-13 run in the fourth quarter to level at 79-79 at the end of normal time.
Tied 9-9 in the first OT session, Ireland finally closed victory in the second with Cal Bowdler leading all scorers with 30 points,
Glend Sekunda adding 22.In the same group, Germany defeated Macedonia 86-78 while Croatia edged Bosnia 69-61.
Ireland travel to Bosnia for their final group tie on Saturday.
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