The Korean women's basketball team defeated China, whose player Zhang Ziyu stands 223cm, 85-80 in the semifinals held on the 25th, and on the 26th, they beat Japan 75-70 to claim their first Asian Games gold medal in 12 years. Korea dominated what was expected to be a fierce final, seizing control from the early stages with precise outside support shots from the shooters. They created space with fast passing work against the opponent's precise perimeter defense that blocked their passing lanes, and their outside shots repeatedly sliced the rim, completely breaking down the opponent's defensive formation. After finishing the third quarter with a score of 63-51, Korea allowed a large number of outside shots with 6 minutes and 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter, allowing Japan to catch up to 66-62, a 4-point difference. With 16.6 seconds left, Korea was trailing to 72-70, a 2-point deficit, but ultimately held onto the lead and claimed the gold medal. It was truly an extraordinary 'men's and women's feast' and the host nation's It was the worst humiliation ever given to Japan. Both the men's and women's national teams achieved both gold medals at the Asian Games for the first time in 12 years, but at Aichi International Arena, Japan's home ground, only the sighs of Japanese fans and the passionate cheers of the Korean team intertwined. In this tournament, Korea's powerful transitions and work rate, along with the resulting stamina and spacing, were the decisive blows from outside shooting, and by mid-game, led by Kang Isul, Lee So-hee, and Lee Hae-ran , they had led by up to 20 points. They maintained a lead both inside and out!!!!!!
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