Russia are heading to the qualifying round of the EuroBasket Women in Italy unbeaten after throttling Greece 86-47 in the last game of Group C action.

Having already clinched first place in the pool, and with the Greeks unable to progress following back-to-back defeats to start the competition, the Russians made quick work of their opponents in Chieti.

In Greece, the draw of this EuroBasket Women 2007 was considered very unlucky.  Russia, EuroBasket Women silver medallists in 2005, and France, champions in 2001, target a place at the podium. Greece’s third rival in Group C will be host Italy.