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South Korea's women's basketball has died. South Korea's women's basketball A team, led by head coach Park Soo-ho, won 78-76 in the first Group A match of the 2025 FIBA Women's Asian Cup against New Zealand at Shenzhen Sports Center in Shenzhen, China on the 14th. He led 13-4 on the outside four to clinch the first game. Born in 1994, Choi Yi-sam (23 points) and Kang Yi-seul (19 points) of the "Veteran Duo" combined to win the game. Park Ji-hyun (20 points-seven rebounds) also did his part by scoring double-digit points. However, Kang Yi-seul left the game due to injury, and the red light for the rest of the game was turned on.
It was a battle of revenge. South Korea lost to New Zealand in its first Asian Cup match two years ago. At that time, he lost to New Zealand by two points and continued his difficult move. In the end, Korea did not make it to the semifinals. South Korea also clashed with New Zealand in the first round this time.
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The atmosphere was not good in the beginning. Perhaps due to the pressure of the first game, he missed an easy shot several times. At the moment of crisis, Park Ji-hyun flew up. He was responsible for eight points alone, going back and forth between inside and outside. South Korea took the lead 24-19. At the beginning of the second quarter, Choi Yi-sam led the attack by scoring seven points in just one minute. New Zealand did not back down easily. He chased under the basket with his overwhelming physical strength. South Korea continued its lead with Kang Yi-seul scoring three-point shots in succession. South Korea led 46-38 in the first half.
In the second half, New Zealand's attacks intensified. He trailed 45-48 with his physical strength. Korea has not faltered. Kang Yi-seul and Choi Yi-sam alternately scored three-point shots to escape the crisis. A variable has occurred. Kang Yi-seul left due to injury with about two minutes left before the end of the third quarter. He clenched his knees and fell to the court. Medical staff were urgently deployed, and it was determined that they could no longer play. Kang Yi-seul stepped back to the bench in a wheelchair. In a chaotic situation, South Korea continued its 64-53 lead.
In the final quarter, New Zealand's pursuit was fierce. South Korea requested the operation time to clear up its lines. Choi Yi-sam took the lead in the attack by going back and forth between the inside and outside. Park Ji-hyun hit a three-point shot and cheered with about two minutes left before the end of the game. The game wasn't over until the end. New Zealand followed fiercely. In the end, he allowed a 76-76 tie with 6.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter. At the last moment, Korea's concentration shone. Park Ji-soo completed a shot under the basket to confirm the victory with 0.5 seconds left before the end of the game. New Zealand asked for an operation time and tried to turn it around, but nothing changed. South Korea wrapped up the two-point victory.
The next opponent is China. China ranks fourth in the FIBA rankings. It has an advantage over Korea (14th). China, which also has a home advantage, won 110 to 59 in the first game against Indonesia on the 13th. Especially noteworthy is Chang Tzu-yu, who was born in 2007. He is known to be between 2m21 and 2m2. He led China to the runner-up at the FIBA Under-18 Asian Cup last year with an overwhelming height. Jang Tzu-yu had 13 points and 4 rebounds after playing just 11 minutes and 36 seconds against Indonesia. Earlier, I heard that Park Ji-soo (Cheongju KB Stars) "Jang Tzu-yu is over 2m20 tall." I heard he is taller than Viktor Wembanyama (2m21). Since I'm still a young player, I want to do my best and play a good game"It's a little difficult because China is home, but I still want to work hard and win it."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
