POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Yuka Osaki
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 Nagi Yoko (175-F-82) as well as Yoshie Sakurada (170-G/F-84) posted 19 each. Maki Takada (183-C-89) nailed 18, while Ayumi Suzuki (180-C/F-85) 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 Aishath Risma (176-F/G-85) 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.
Maldives: Aminath Shiura 8, Fadhuwa Zahir 4, Aishath Risma 4
Japan: Yuka Mamiya 21, Nagi Yoko 19, Yoshie Sakurada 19, Maki Takada 18, Ayumi Suzuki 17
