Despite playing with its second team, Macedonia defeated Lithuania 78-74. The match was very much even from early on, one could tell the hosts were trying to avenge their loss at the European championship.

The referees were certainly not helpful for Macedonia, however thanks to good defense by the red and yellow the Lithuanians weren't able to pull away. In fact, it was Macedonia that pulled away, taking a seven point lead 29-27 in the second quarter. Relaxing a bit midway through the quarter, the hosts went on a 15-0 run, only for Samardziski to put an end to it with a three pointer.

Teams went in tied at 34 apiece at half time.

Second half same story, both teams were trying to pull away without much luck, until three minutes near the end when Macedonia first took 71-69 and shortly after 74-71 lead. 

The Luthianians tried to get back in it with fouls, however it wasn't meant to be. Macedonia scored its free throws for a final 78-74.

Vojdan Stojanovski scored 23 points (12 in the fourth quarter), while Predrag Samardziski added 21 pts for the red and yellow.