Basketball, Women’s U18 European Championship, Finland v Germany

Aug 5, 2026

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Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany battles for the ball in the center circle against a Finnish player 5. The basketball is visible on the left side of the image; both players are locked in a physical duel. Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany in a one-on-one battle against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Laura Knaup (No. 4, Finland) drives the ball up the court on a fast break, while a German player with the ball runs close behind her. In the background, the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket Stockholm 2026 banner is clearly visible. Laura Knaup (No. 4, Finland) on a fast break against Germany at FIBA EuroBasket. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Noemi Schonauer 6 (Germany) gives a coach a high five on the sideline during a substitution at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket in Stockholm. A referee watches the substitution, with spectators and officials visible in the background. Noemi Schonauer (No. 6, Germany) high-fives her coach at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Lara Gierlich 12 of Germany drives the ball through the Finnish defense at the 2025 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket in Stockholm. Several players from both teams can be seen in this dynamic scene on the court at Kistamässan. Lara Gierlich 12 of Germany on the attack at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Darina Zraychenko holds onto the ball against two Finnish opponents in an intense battle for possession on the court at Kistamässan in Stockholm. The scoreboard in the background shows a close score: Darina Zraychenko 8, Germany in a battle for possession in Stockholm Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Emma Steinbicker (No. 7, Germany) keeps the ball aloft and looks for a teammate to pass to, while a Finnish defender applies pressure with outstretched arms. The scene takes place at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Emma Steinbicker (No. 7, Germany) on the attack against Finland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Several players from the German national basketball team are doing their warm-up exercises at the Kistamässan in Stockholm. Frederike Askamp is easily recognizable by her last name on her jersey, with a FIBA banner and the court’s basket visible in the background. Frederike Askamp, No. 14 for Germany, warming up at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A player on the German national team is holding the basketball and looking for a teammate to pass to, while three of her teammates are on the move. In the background, the FIBA court is visible, complete with a scoreboard and a basket. A German player with the ball is on the offensive against her opponents. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Emma Steinbicker (7, Germany) battles for the ball against Emili Melnikova (4, Finland) on a fast break; both players are in the air. In the background, another Finnish player watches the action. Emma Steinbicker (7, Germany) goes head-to-head with Emili Melnikova (4, Finland). Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany drives the ball past a Finnish defender in a one-on-one situation toward the basket. Spectators and a German flag can be seen in the background. Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany dribbling against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Darina Zraychenko drives toward the basket and cuts past the Finnish defense. In the background, the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket 2025 banner is visible at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Darina Zraychenko (No. 8, Germany) with the ball on the offensive end. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany drives to the basket and is blocked by a Finnish player. The ball is clearly visible in the frame; both players are in the air. Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany attempts a layup against Finland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Lilli Schultze (No. 16) of Germany jumps with the ball in her hands to set up a shot, while a Finnish player stands in a defensive position. In the background, other players from both teams and the team bench can be seen. Lilli Schultze (No. 16) of Germany on offense at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Lilli Schultze, 16, of Germany uses her body to drive past a Finnish defender. In the background, spectators watch the game at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Lilli Schultze, 16, of Germany dribbles past the Finnish defense. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A German player fights her way through the defense of Maija Honkonen (No. 7, Finland), who has both arms raised. The scene shows an intense one-on-one moment during a basketball game at Kistamässan in Stockholm. A battle under the basket between Germany and Maija Honkonen (No. 7, Finland). Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Mia Wiegand 13 of Germany holds her ground in a battle for position against a Finnish player 4 on the court at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Spectators and the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket 2026 banner are visible in the background. Mia Wiegand 13 of Germany in a one-on-one battle against Finland at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Aluel Machol 15 of Germany and a Finnish player battle for the ball during the jump ball at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Several players from both teams position themselves around the center circle. Aluel Machol 15 of Germany during the jump ball against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Darina Zraychenko, No. 8, Germany, jumps to shoot and holds the basketball above her head with both hands. Lilli Schultze, No. 16, Germany, and an opposing player wearing No. 15 are visible in the photo. Darina Zraychenko, No. 8, Germany, shooting in Stockholm Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A German player is lying on the floor and securing the ball, while a teammate tries to help her up and a Finnish player (No. 4) watches the battle for the ball. The scene shows intense physical play in the center circle of the Kistamässan in Stockholm. A battle for the ball on the floor between Germany and Finland in Stockholm. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A Finnish player (No. 7) jumps with her hand raised, while Noemi Schonauer (No. 6) of Germany blocks her in a defensive stance. In the background, the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket Stockholm 2025 banner is visible. A matchup between Finland and Germany at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Lilli Schultze, No. 16, of Germany cuts to the basket and takes the shot, while two Finnish players extend their arms to block it. In the background, the national flags of Germany and Finland are visible. Lilli Schultze, No. 16, of Germany, shooting against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A German player drives toward the basket with the ball and is pushed by a Finnish player wearing number 10. The scene takes place at the Kistamässan in Stockholm; national flags and FIBA logos are visible in the background. German player driving to the basket against Finland at a FIBA tournament Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A player on the German U-16 national team celebrates with a clenched fist and her mouth open, surrounded by teammates in black FIBA jerseys. In the background, opposing players in white jerseys and spectators at Kistamässan in Stockholm can be seen. The German player No. 16 celebrates during a basketball game in Stockholm. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

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Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany battles for the ball in the center circle against a Finnish player 5. The basketball is visible on the left side of the image; both players are locked in a physical duel. Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany in a one-on-one battle against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Darina Zraychenko holds onto the ball against two Finnish opponents in an intense battle for possession on the court at Kistamässan in Stockholm. The scoreboard in the background shows a close score: Darina Zraychenko 8, Germany in a battle for possession in Stockholm Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany drives the ball past a Finnish defender in a one-on-one situation toward the basket. Spectators and a German flag can be seen in the background. Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany dribbling against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Darina Zraychenko drives toward the basket and cuts past the Finnish defense. In the background, the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket 2025 banner is visible at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Darina Zraychenko (No. 8, Germany) with the ball on the offensive end. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany drives to the basket and is blocked by a Finnish player. The ball is clearly visible in the frame; both players are in the air. Darina Zraychenko 8 of Germany attempts a layup against Finland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Lilli Schultze, 16, of Germany uses her body to drive past a Finnish defender. In the background, spectators watch the game at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Lilli Schultze, 16, of Germany dribbles past the Finnish defense. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Aluel Machol 15 of Germany and a Finnish player battle for the ball during the jump ball at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Several players from both teams position themselves around the center circle. Aluel Machol 15 of Germany during the jump ball against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Darina Zraychenko, No. 8, Germany, jumps to shoot and holds the basketball above her head with both hands. Lilli Schultze, No. 16, Germany, and an opposing player wearing No. 15 are visible in the photo. Darina Zraychenko, No. 8, Germany, shooting in Stockholm Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Lilli Schultze, No. 16, of Germany cuts to the basket and takes the shot, while two Finnish players extend their arms to block it. In the background, the national flags of Germany and Finland are visible. Lilli Schultze, No. 16, of Germany, shooting against Finland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx