In the second round of the Women's Basketball Olympic Qualification Tournament, Group D will start with Spain, ranked No. 4 in the world, taking on Canada, No. 5 in the world. Two teams of equal strength had a fierce showdown.
At the start of the game, Spain took a four-point lead thanks to a steal from Carreras and a layup from Alcorrado. Canada couldn't hit the ball in the first few minutes until Amihull scored on a layup that broke the clean sheet. Immediately afterwards, the Canadian team scored consecutive points to overtake the score. At the end of the first half, Spain led 36-25.
In the third quarter, Canada showed a good hand, hitting consecutive shots, and the three-point shooting percentage increased significantly, and they tied the score and took the lead for a while. However, Spain fought back in the final stages of the final quarter and relied on crucial points to win 60-55 over Canada. The scores of both teams fluctuated greatly throughout the game, and consecutive points and mistakes occurred from time to time.
The other match is Japan vs. Hungary. Japan has won the Asian championship several times and is ranked 9th in the world, while Hungary is ranked 19th in the world. This match is a chance for Japan to qualify early.
In the opening game, Japan showed excellent offensive and opened the game with a 9-0 lead. Hungary quickly chased the score before the end of the first quarter to close the gap to 22-13. At the start of the second quarter, Japan continued to hold the lead, but Hungary made consecutive free throws to take the lead to 32-32. Throughout the game, both teams made more mistakes and had less than ideal shooting percentages.
In the third quarter, Hungary overtook Japan for a time. Jujas hit a crucial 3-pointer in the final minute of the final quarter to help Hungary narrow 81-76 over Japan. Japan's second-half shooting percentage slipped and they lost their chance to qualify early.
Looking at the overall data, there is a gap between Spain and Canada in terms of rebounds, assists and steals. Canada has a lot of turnovers and doesn't shoot 25 percent from three-point range. Hungary, on the other hand, had a more consistent shooting percentage of 48 per cent throughout the game. Japan's grip dropped significantly in the second half, resulting in a shooting percentage that dropped to 45 per cent.
In this round of the women's basketball Olympic qualifying tournament, the unexpected results have unexpected results. Spain showed great strength in their matchup with Canada to achieve a comeback victory. The Japanese team lost to Hungary and missed out on qualifying early.
As you can see from these competitions, the competition in the Women's Basketball Olympic Qualifying Tournament is fierce, with every team fighting for a place in the competition. In the next games, teams need to learn from their experience, adjust their mentality, and make the most of every opportunity to win. Only consistent performance and excellent team cooperation can achieve better results in the qualifying rounds.
As a fan of basketball, I personally believe that in such a game, it is not only a duel of strength, but also a contest of psychological quality and willpower. Athletes need to stay calm, adjust their condition and perform at their best. At the same time, the tacit understanding and cooperation of the team is also crucial, and only close cooperation and mutual support can achieve victory in the competition.
Regardless of the outcome, the Women's Basketball Olympic Qualifiers are a valuable experience and learning opportunity. Every participating team is working hard for the honor of the country, and no matter whether they win or lose, they deserve our respect and encouragement. I hope that every athlete can stick to their dreams, win glory for their country, and make more contributions to the cause of women's basketball.