On July 19, Beijing time, the semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup took place as scheduled, featuring a highly anticipated match where the Australian women's team competed against South Korea for a spot in the finals. After an intense battle, Australia showcased their superior skills, defeating South Korea 86-73, securing their place in the finals with a four-game winning streak, and they will now await the Chinese women's team!
The Australian women's team is a top-tier team in the world, ranked second globally, just behind the USA. They are also favorites to win this Asian Cup. Although not all their main players participated, they dominated the group stage, winning all three matches by a large margin, finishing with a total point difference of 155, and directly advancing to the semifinals. South Korea's women's team is also a strong contender in Asia, possessing considerable strength. Overall, there is a significant gap in strength between the two teams; Australia has both shooting ability and height, while South Korea relies on three-point shooting. This match garnered attention because the winner will be the opponent of China's women's team in the finals!
As the game began, the Australian women's team quickly launched an offensive, establishing control with a combination of inside and outside plays, leading the first quarter 22-13, ahead by 9 points. In the second quarter, South Korea's shooting percentage significantly improved, and the team scored from multiple players, engaging in a shootout with Australia, narrowing the gap to 4 points by halftime. In the second half, Australia intensified their defense, using their physical advantage to suppress South Korea, and the effect was immediate, as they extended their lead to double digits by the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, South Korea's stamina waned, and Australia continued to attack, consistently increasing their lead, ultimately achieving a resounding victory over South Korea and securing their place in the finals!
From this match, it is evident that the Australian women's team comprehensively dominated South Korea, and their victory was well-deserved. With Australia's advancement to the finals, their likely opponent will be China's women's team. However, before that, China must first defeat Japan, with the match set to start at 7:30 PM. Let's wait and see!
Written by Sports Novel