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Li Yueru
SEMIFINALS
China - Taiwan 89-46
Li Yueru (192-C-99) stepped up with 20 points and 8 rebounds to carry China past Taiwan in the semifinal clash in Medan. China sank 29 points in the second frame to grab a 19-point halftime lead. China followed with a 26:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Wang Mengqi (172-G-99) chipped in 13 points for the winners. Chen Meng-Hsin (164-SF-99) answered with 10 points for Taiwan.
Japan - South Korea 64-55
Japan beat South Korea to advance into Final. South Korea jumped to a 21:17 lead after ten minutes. Japan however bounced back in the second quarter. They registered a 35:27 halftime lead. Japan protected the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Haruki Takahara (173-PF-99) delivered 14 points and 6 boards for Japan. June Mineharu (171-SG-99) acconted for 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Lee Sohee (168-F-00) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for South Korea.
5-6 Place
India - Hong Kong 44-66
Hong Kong registered the sixth straight victory at the championship. They knocked down India to gain Level I promotion. Wong Nga Man (166-SG-99) scored 18 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and issued 4 assists for the winners. Hong Kong outgunned India in each quarter to race to the win. Lau Sheung Hok (162-SG-99) netted 14 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and issued 5 assists in the win. Rutuja Pawar (168-G-99) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds for India.
Thailand - Indonesia 74-60
Thailand rolled over Indonesia to stay in Division A for another season. Kkanyawat Saraban (162-PG-99) posted 21 points to lead the winners. Thailand recorded a 42:23 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 26-point mark at the final intermission and rallied to the victory. Rattiyakorn Udomsuk (174-G/F-99) netted 14 points and collected 7 rebounds in the win. Tiara Denaya (164-G-99) responded with 11 points for Indonesia.