France tops host Germany 86-64 to reach women's FIBA World Cup final against US or Spain
Gabby Williams led France to the final of the women’s FIBA World Cup with an 86-64 win over host Germany on Saturday. Willams scored 22 points and had five rebounds to put France in touching distance of the title after a dogged performance from the host, which refused to give up in front of a partisan crowd at Berlin Arena. It was the first semifinal appearance for both teams since the stage was…
France's Gabby Williams powered her team to a 86-64 victory over host Germany, securing their place in the women's FIBA World Cup final. Williams contributed 22 points and five rebounds, showcasing France's strong performance. This marks the first semifinal appearance for both France and Germany since the addition of the stage in 1986.
The tournament, four-time defending champion and favorite, Spain, or the US will face France in the Sunday final. The semifinal game occurred later on Saturday, leaving the future uncertain. Germany, playing in its second tournament, was seeking a major upset to reach the final. Coach Olaf Lange described the quarterfinal win over European champion Belgium as Germany's "best day" in basketball.
France scored over 90 points in each of their four games, while Germany achieved that tally in their last two matches after a strong recovery following their opening game loss to Spain by 30 points.
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