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Germany women's basketball reaches historic World Cup semifinals
The German women's national basketball team has reached the semifinals of the FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin for the first time in history. Following a decisive 93-74 victory over European champions Belgium in the quarterfinals, the team, led by coach Olaf Lange and standout players Leonie Fiebich and Nyara Sabally, will face France in the semifinals.
In the other quarterfinal matchups, France secured their place in the final four by defeating China 90-61, led by Marine Johannès and Janelle Salaün. The United States, the tournament favorites, advanced after a dominant 108-56 win against Hungary. The semifinals will feature matchups between France and Germany, and the United States against Spain.
The tournament in Berlin has also highlighted individual performances, such as the physical presence of China's 2.23-meter Zhang Ziyu, and the continued dominance of the US team, which has maintained a long winning streak.
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Belgium Women's National Basketball Team · Berlin · Emma Meesseman · France Women's National Basketball Team · Germany women's national basketball team · Leonie Fiebich · Nyara Sabally · Olaf Lange · USA Women's National Basketball Team · United States women's national basketball team · Zhang Ziyu
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- [● 2 SOURCES] France will face either Belgium or Germany in the semifinals. www.sport365.fr · www.nicematin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leila Lacan scored 12 points during the game. www.sport365.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gabby Williams is the top scorer of the tournament with an average of 18.7 points per game. trashtalk.co
- [DISPUTED] France defeated China in the women's basketball World Cup quarterfinals. trashtalk.co · www.sport365.fr · www.nicematin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] This victory marks the first time the French women's team has reached the semifinals of a World Cup. www.sport365.fr · www.nicematin.com
- [DISPUTED] The final score of the match was 91-60 in favor of France. www.sport365.fr · www.nicematin.com