World Cup Quarterfinals
Germany and Hungary Advance to the Women's World Cup Quarterfinals
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Hungary controlled the game for 39:39, shooting 28 of 56 overall and 11 of 25 from 3-point range while committing a tournament-low 17 turnovers.
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Hungary forward Dorka Juhász said the team would bring “our heart, our fight, and give all we have” against the United States. Juhász, who plays for the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, was averaging 15.3 points and 11 rebounds in the tournament, ranking third in rebounding.
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Japan’s Saki Hayashi suffered a serious-looking right-arm injury after an awkward fall late in the second quarter. A blue tarp was used to provide privacy as she received treatment and was escorted from the court, drawing applause from the crowd.
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Japan briefly tied Hungary at 34-34 on Ramu Tokashiki’s free throws, but Agnes Studer answered with a 3-pointer to give Hungary a 37-34 halftime lead. Japan coach Corey Gaines summarized the difference by saying: “They hit their open shots, we missed our open shots.”
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Germany’s Marie Gülich scored 19 points and grabbed five rebounds, while Frieda Bühner added 17 points in the win over South Korea; South Korea never led, and Lee Hae-ran paced the team with 21 points.
Hungary and Germany both advanced to the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals, marking historic moments for each team. Hungary defeated Japan 84-63, securing their first quarterfinal appearance in 40 years, while host Germany dominated South Korea 94-56 to set up a matchup with European champion Belgium ESPN. Hungary will face four-time defending champion United States on Thursday after an impressive performance led by Réka Lelik's 23 points and eight rebounds Sports Illustrated.
Hungary Ends 40-Year Quarterfinal Drought
Hungary controlled nearly the entire game against Japan, shooting 28 of 56 overall and 11 of 25 from 3-point range FIBA. The team committed just 17 turnovers, a tournament low. Réka Lelik led the charge with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Hungary's defense limited Japan to 32% shooting and forced them to go 7-for-33 from beyond the arc FIBA.
Forward Dorka Juhász, who plays for the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, said the team would bring "our heart, our fight, and give all we have" against the United States Reuters. Juhász has been a force in the tournament, averaging 15.3 points and 11 rebounds, ranking third in rebounding Reuters.
Germany's Home Crowd Lifts Dominant Performance
Germany bounced back from an opening loss to Spain with a crushing 94-56 victory over South Korea. Marie Gülich led the way with 19 points and five rebounds, while Frieda Bühner added 17 points AP News. South Korea never led in the game, and Lee Hae-ran's 21 points weren't enough to make it close AP News.
The enthusiastic home crowds in Germany have energized the team throughout the tournament. Germany's strong second-half performance against South Korea showed the team has found rhythm as a quarterfinal matchup with Belgium awaits Associated Press.
Japan's Costly Missed Opportunities
Japan briefly tied Hungary at 34-34 on Ramu Tokashiki's free throws, but Hungary answered quickly. Agnes Studer hit a crucial 3-pointer to give Hungary a 37-34 halftime lead ESPN. Japan coach Corey Gaines identified the turning point simply: "They hit their open shots, we missed our open shots ESPN."
The game was also marked by a serious injury to Japan's Saki Hayashi, who suffered a right-arm injury after an awkward fall late in the second quarter FIBA. A blue tarp was used to provide privacy as she received treatment before being escorted from the court to applause FIBA.
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