Australia’s grand opening day for the World Cup. The twelve teams opened their way with the first individual flashes and lubricating the collective machinery for what would be a very intense 10 days. We review what he gave himself today:
Australia 57-70 France
One of the closest matches today in Sydney. Led by stunning Gabe Williams (23 points on 24), France scored a commendable victory that meant Lauren Jackson could return to the World Cup. Exaggerated local error. Good versions of Navy Fouthoux and Alexia Chartereau.
20 points for @gabbywilliams15who simply dominates this game 😲#FIBAWWC x Tweet embed pic.twitter.com/qIdlAnT4qH
– FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (FIBAWWC) September 22 2022
South Korea 44-107 China
beating today. China, together with Spaniard Cesar Ruperez, showed their strength against one of the teams in the tournament. Without forcing any of their stars and distributing the minutes, up to 9 players finished over 10 rating. Xu Han, New York Liberty player, 12 points and 15 rebounds in just 20 minutes.
Japan 89-56 Mali
Even the loss of Rui Machida did not shake the ideals of the Japanese national team who deeply absorbed his philosophy of playing. Japan influenced Mali from the outside (16/37 T3) and engaged their entire rotation in the match, which is why the bench came to 48 points. The display, on this occasion, is designed by Aika Hirashita. The 20-year-old, on her World Cup debut, saw the hoop as a swimming pool.
🇯🇵 Aika Hirashita’s World Cup debut at the age of 20: 17 points (5/6 T3) in 16 minutes. #FIBAWWC | Tweet embed
– Luis Vallejo (@Lvallejocolom) September 22 2022
Canada 67-60 Serbia
Although it was scheduled for the first day of competition, it is a key meeting of the aspirations of both teams. With France, Australia and Japan in the group, the outcome of this event can be fundamental in hindsight, and thus the tension is observed in it. In a match characterized by solid defenses and a lack of liquidity in 5 x 5, second chances and points after the Serbian defeats made the difference in favor of Victor Lapina’s team, who did not lose face in the confrontation in. At any time despite competitor pressure.
United States 87-72 Belgium
Without A’Ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Chelsea Gray, America has had enough of driving Alyssa Thomas and Brianna Stewart. Cheryl Reeve’s team dominated the standoff from start to finish, causing 25 turns thanks to intensity and changes at the back, and Emma Meesseman to a minimum. Without the usual main role of their biggest star, the collective version of the Belgian cats was still positive and the assignment of tasks was greater than on other occasions, relying on the outside shot in general and on Julie Allemand in particular.
🇺🇸 Alyssa Thomas vs Belgium:
▪️ 14 points (60% FG)
▪️9 Isis
▪️7 REB
▪️2 Special Tribunal for Lebanon
▪️27 EFF#FIBAWWC | Tweet embed pic.twitter.com/J72nepW77F– Luis Vallejo (@Lvallejocolom) September 22 2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina 58-82 Puerto Rico
A wonderful first day for the couple formed by Arella Guirantes and Mya Hollingshed (#8 in the 2022 WNBA Draft). The new Puerto Rican duo, accompanied by a strong version of the entire starting line-up, defeated the Bosnian national team that did not accompany its star, Jonkel Jones. He was the better quarterback despite obvious fatigue (72 hours before her WNBA Finals) and rose to 15 points and 8 rebounds in 25 minutes.
🇵🇷 Ariella Giranec vs Bosnia:
▪️26 points (55%)
▪️9 ribs
▪️8 Isis
▪️3 Special Tribunal for Lebanon
▪️36 EFF#FIBAWWC | Tweet embed pic.twitter.com/muCeozllqo– Luis Vallejo (@Lvallejocolom) September 22 2022
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