Poland Basketball Team Loses Close Overtime Game to Germany
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Poland played a basketball game against Germany. Germany are the world champions. The game was very close.
The game needed overtime. This means extra time after the normal game. Poland lost in the end.
Poland played very well. They almost won against the world champions. It was a small loss.
Before this game, Poland played Israel. Poland won that game. They won by 20 points. This was a big win.
Players talked after the Poland vs Germany game. They talked about the close result.
Poland showed strong basketball in both games. Fans were happy with the team's play.
Vocabulary3 words
- basketball
- a sport; players throw a ball into a basket
- world champions
- the best team in the world
- overtime
- extra time played after a game is tied
Quiz
Answer key
1. Germany 2. Poland lost in overtime 3. 20
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Poland played a _____ game against Germany. Germany are the world _____.
The game needed _____. Poland lost in the end.
Poland played very well. They almost _____ against the world champions.
Before this game, Poland played _____. Poland won that game by _____ points.