KAUNAS, Lithuania, Sept 15, 2011 (AFP) - France and Russia lived up to their status as favourites to advance to the semi-finals of the 2011 European Championships on Thursday and take a step closer to the London Olympics.
Spain's Pau Gasol vies with France's Kevin Seraphin (L) during the EuroBasket 2011, second round, Group E, qualifying match between France and Spain in Vilnius on September 11, 2011.
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