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Yuka Osaki
Group A
China - South Korea 72-64
China remains perfect in Asian Games and won the top game so far of the competition. The hosts of the tournament rout South Korea 72:64 for 3-0 record on top. South Korea meanwhile dropped to 2-1 and suffered their first loss. The game was expected long time ago and brought too much interest in the country. The hosts opened the game with 21-20 and managed to take 41:35 halftime advantage. Moreover China also won the third frame 19-17, while both teams nailed 12 points each in the last frame. Chen Nan (197-C-83) exploded with 29 points and 15 rebounds for the perfect record. Guan Xin (196-C-87) collected 9 points and 13 rebounds, while Bian Lan and Ma Zheng-Yu netted 7 each. Kim Dan-Bi (180-F-90) ended up with 17 points in the losing effort. Park Jung-Eun (180-F-77) scored 9 and Lee Kyung-Eun brought 7. In the Semifinals China will face now Taiwan that finished second in Group B. South Korea meanwhile will take on Japan that won the other group. The games are scheduled for November 24th.
India - Thailand 54-62
Thailand won their first game at the Asian Games to face Maldives ion the last game for the 5/6 places on November 24th. The team overcame India 62:54 in the last game of Group A. India started with 17-14 and actually they looked better in the first period. The second quarter however belonged to Thailand as they erupted with 22-3 in it. The board showed 36:20 when both teams disappeared in the lockers. The game was like a carousel as the teams exchanged the lead again. India needed 27-12 in the third period to trail 47:48 after 30 minutes. Thailand however finished the game with 14-7 for the initial victory. Atchara Kaichaiyapoom (178-C-92) paced all the winners with 13 points and Suksomwong Charothai added 11. Penphan Yothanan (169-C-83) scored 9, while Banmoo Naruemol added 8. Geethu Anna Jose (185-C-85) collected 20 points and 12 rebounds in defeat as India finished the tournament winless. Pauldurai Anitha posted 15, while Kaur Harjeet notched 9 points.
Group B
Maldives - Japan 19-143
Japan destroyed Maldives to win Group B of the Asian Games. The leader of the group smashed the opponent 143:19 for 2-0 record. It was an easy start for the favorites that opened the game with 33-4 in the first period., Moreover Japan added 37-4 in the second frame for 70:8 at the halftime. In the third quarter Maldives scored their high 7 points and got 37from Japan. The latter also added 36-4 in the last frame to triumph in the group. Yuka Mamiya (183-C/F-90) paced all the winners with 21 points and Yoko Nagi as well as Yoshie Sakurada (170-G/F-84) posted 19 each. Takada Maki nailed 18, while Suzuki Ayumi followed them with 17. Aminath Shiura (176-C-87) ended up with 8 points in the losing effort, while Fadhuwa Zahir (161-F-86) and Risma Aishath had 4 each. In the Semifinals Japan will face South Korea that finished second in Group A. China will face now Taiwan that finished second in Group B. The games are scheduled for November 24th. Maldives will play with Thailand in the game for the 5th place at the Ying Dong Gymnasium.
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